Final Score: Mavericks 90 - Lakers 112
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
18-6 Rating 1794
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
65%
35%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +1.7
Lakers
13-11 Rating 1526
Form: LWWWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 29 97
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.1 110.8
Last meeting 106 109

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 24 24
Avg points scored 99.0 95.7
Avg points conceded 94.0 94.2
Win percentage 75% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 45%