Final Score: Lakers 95 - Mavericks 114
Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
26-13 Rating 1658
Form: LLWWW
Model Probability
20%
80%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +8.4
Mavericks
32-8 Rating 1874
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 99 31
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 110.5 104.0
Last meeting 101 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 39 40
Avg points scored 105.1 99.4
Avg points conceded 102.6 92.5
Win percentage 67% 80%
Away win % / Home win % 47% 86%