Final Score: Lakers 104 - Mavericks 118
Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
16-13 Rating 1593
Form: WLWWL
Model Probability
28%
72%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +6.0
Mavericks
20-10 Rating 1700
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 94 27
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 111.0 104.0
Last meeting 87 106

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 29 30
Avg points scored 97.9 100.9
Avg points conceded 97.1 95.1
Win percentage 55% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 42% 62%