Final Score: Pacers 97 - Mavericks 118
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Pacers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pacers
18-5 Rating 1652
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
20%
80%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +8.3
Mavericks
20-3 Rating 1864
Form: LWWLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pacers Mavericks
All-time wins 18 25
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.2 104.5
Last meeting 110 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Pacers Mavericks
Games played 23 23
Avg points scored 98.5 105.4
Avg points conceded 92.0 93.2
Win percentage 78% 87%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 100%