Final Score: Lakers 87 - Mavericks 106
Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
25-14 Rating 1611
Form: WLWLL
Model Probability
33%
67%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +4.7
Mavericks
25-16 Rating 1654
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 94 26
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average points 111.2 103.9
Last meeting 93 110

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 39 41
Avg points scored 99.4 102.8
Avg points conceded 94.5 100.1
Win percentage 64% 61%
Away win % / Home win % 35% 86%