Final Score: Magic 84 - Knicks 88
Saturday, January 3, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Knicks
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 16 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 101.4 | 102.5 |
| Last meeting | 79 | 84 |
| Stat | Magic | Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 31 | 30 |
| Avg points scored | 90.6 | 92.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.5 | 86.7 |
| Win percentage | 55% | 57% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 83% |
Recent Results
Magic
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 152
71-81
vs New York Knicks
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -5 · Total: 163
79-84
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -26 · Total: 188
81-107
vs Brooklyn Nets
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: -11 · Total: 187
88-99
vs Indiana Pacers
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 187
92-95
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 18, 1997 · Margin: -12 · Total: 158
73-85
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: -29 · Total: 185
78-107
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 10, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 204
106-98
Knicks
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 201
98-103
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 163
84-79
vs Toronto Raptors
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: -3 · Total: 191
94-97
vs Dallas Mavericks
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 146
79-67
@ Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 176
78-98
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 19, 1997 · Margin: +27 · Total: 181
104-77
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 167
80-87
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 16, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 161
83-78
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Dec 13, 1997 · Margin: +12 · Total: 178
95-83
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 11, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 210
107-103