Final Score: Lakers 102 - Mavericks 92
Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
39-19 Rating 1643
Form: LLWLL
Model Probability
78%
22%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Mavericks
19-37 Rating 1212
Form: WWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 70 22
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 113.1 105.7
Last meeting 102 83

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 58 56
Avg points scored 99.5 93.2
Avg points conceded 96.2 98.7
Win percentage 67% 34%
Away win % / Home win % 59% 38%