Final Score: Lakers 119 - Mavericks 130
Saturday, December 20, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
18-5 Rating 1776
Form: LWLWW
Model Probability
49%
51%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +1.2
Mavericks
16-8 Rating 1662
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 32 11
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 116.9 110.0
Last meeting 112 104

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 23 24
Avg points scored 116.7 117.0
Avg points conceded 106.8 109.8
Win percentage 78% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 91%