Final Score: Heat 89 - Pistons 78
Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Heat @ Pistons

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Heat
23-7 Rating 1738
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
47%
53%
Projected margin: Detroit Pistons +1.6
Pistons
15-12 Rating 1643
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Heat Pistons
All-time wins 33 30
Last 5 meetings 0 5
Average points 93.6 94.6
Last meeting 77 78

Key Season Stats

Stat Heat Pistons
Games played 30 27
Avg points scored 101.2 90.0
Avg points conceded 96.2 89.3
Win percentage 77% 56%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 67%