Final Score: Magic 86 - Suns 111
Friday, January 16, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Suns
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 11 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 108.2 | 112.4 |
| Last meeting | 85 | 121 |
| Stat | Magic | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 38 | 34 |
| Avg points scored | 89.9 | 99.0 |
| Avg points conceded | 92.2 | 95.7 |
| Win percentage | 53% | 65% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 55% | 72% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 182
98-84
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 8, 1998 · Margin: -2 · Total: 176
87-89
@ 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
Suns
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 186
84-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 186
90-96
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +21 · Total: 179
100-79
@ Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 7, 1998 · Margin: +15 · Total: 169
92-77
@ Indiana Pacers
Jan 6, 1998 · Margin: +1 · Total: 161
81-80
@ Washington Wizards
Jan 4, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 208
99-109
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 2, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 177
92-85
vs Boston Celtics
Dec 30, 1997 · Margin: +10 · Total: 190
100-90
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Dec 28, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 203
97-106
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 26, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 218
118-100