Final Score: Magic 87 - Nets 89
Thursday, January 8, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Nets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 21 | 12 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 106.6 | 105.4 |
| Last meeting | 88 | 99 |
| Stat | Magic | Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 34 | 32 |
| Avg points scored | 89.6 | 97.4 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.4 | 96.4 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 53% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 59% | 79% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Toronto Raptors
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +2 · Total: 164
83-81
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 5, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 143
69-74
@ New York Knicks
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -4 · Total: 172
84-88
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
Nets
@ New York Knicks
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 177
88-89
@ Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 3, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 176
81-95
vs New York Knicks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 201
103-98
@ Indiana Pacers
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 200
91-109
vs Washington Wizards
Dec 29, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 190
99-91
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Dec 27, 1997 · Margin: +8 · Total: 216
112-104
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: -20 · Total: 212
96-116
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 22, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 187
99-88
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 20, 1997 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
vs Detroit Pistons
Dec 17, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 206
105-101