Final Score: Suns 74 - Heat 71
Friday, January 30, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Heat
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 18 | 3 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 113.6 | 103.0 |
| Last meeting | 96 | 87 |
| Stat | Suns | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 42 |
| Avg points scored | 99.3 | 94.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 95.2 | 91.3 |
| Win percentage | 66% | 64% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 58% | 76% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 170
93-77
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 156
87-69
vs Miami Heat
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 197
111-86
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
Heat
vs New York Knicks
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: +4 · Total: 168
86-82
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: -1 · Total: 187
93-94
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: +12 · Total: 192
102-90
vs Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 179
92-87
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 183
87-96
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -9 · Total: 207
99-108
@ Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 15, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 188
85-103
@ Portland Trail Blazers
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 144
76-68
@ Memphis Grizzlies
Jan 11, 1998 · Margin: +6 · Total: 186
96-90
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 9, 1998 · Margin: +19 · Total: 177
98-79