Final Score: Mavericks 114 - Lakers 112
Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
55-24 Rating 1784
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
79%
21%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +5.8
Lakers
34-45 Rating 1339
Form: LWLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 28 96
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.0 110.8
Last meeting 95 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 79 79
Avg points scored 102.3 98.5
Avg points conceded 96.7 101.2
Win percentage 70% 43%
Away win % / Home win % 69% 55%