Final Score: Mavericks 98 - Lakers 101
Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
27-7 Rating 1852
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +0.9
Lakers
22-11 Rating 1658
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 31 98
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.0 110.6
Last meeting 110 101

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 34 33
Avg points scored 98.5 105.1
Avg points conceded 91.7 101.6
Win percentage 79% 67%
Away win % / Home win % 73% 79%