Final Score: Mavericks 96 - Lakers 131
Sunday, January 3, 2010 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
23-10 Rating 1716
Form: LWWLW
Model Probability
29%
71%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +6.1
Lakers
26-6 Rating 1807
Form: LWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 35 105
Last 5 meetings 1 4
Average points 104.0 109.7
Last meeting 94 80

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 33 32
Avg points scored 100.9 104.1
Avg points conceded 96.3 97.3
Win percentage 70% 81%
Away win % / Home win % 71% 86%