Final Score: Lakers 120 - Mavericks 107
Thursday, May 8, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
68-22 Rating 1789
Form: WWLLW
Model Probability
56%
44%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.3
Mavericks
49-42 Rating 1608
Form: LLWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 29 11
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 117.1 110.2
Last meeting 116 113

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 90 91
Avg points scored 117.5 114.9
Avg points conceded 109.2 113.9
Win percentage 76% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 67%