Final Score: Magic 95 - Rockets 88
Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Magic @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Magic | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 10 | 13 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average points | 104.1 | 104.4 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 95 |
| Stat | Magic | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 44 | 41 |
| Avg points scored | 89.6 | 100.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 93.2 | 100.4 |
| Win percentage | 45% | 49% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 44% | 57% |
Recent Results
Magic
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 177
86-91
@ Miami Heat
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 197
86-111
@ 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
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 224
115-109
@ San Antonio Spurs
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 205
90-115
vs San Antonio Spurs
Jan 24, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 199
112-87
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 22, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 179
86-93
@ Brooklyn Nets
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 229
112-117
vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -34 · Total: 194
80-114
@ Chicago Bulls
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 206
100-106
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 231
115-116
vs Dallas Mavericks
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +13 · Total: 187
100-87
vs Utah Jazz
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: -27 · Total: 195
84-111