Final Score: Lakers 118 - Mavericks 96
Tuesday, November 11, 1997 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
4-0 Rating 1728
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +5.8
Mavericks
3-2 Rating 1284
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 72 22
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 112.7 105.3
Last meeting 87 80

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 4 5
Avg points scored 109.0 93.6
Avg points conceded 94.0 93.4
Win percentage 100% 60%
Away win % / Home win % 100% 50%