Final Score: Lakers 86 - Mavericks 122
Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
61-30 Rating 1718
Form: WWLLL
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +6.0
Mavericks
64-27 Rating 1829
Form: WWWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 109 40
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 109.2 103.5
Last meeting 92 98

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 91 91
Avg points scored 100.7 99.6
Avg points conceded 95.0 95.3
Win percentage 67% 70%
Away win % / Home win % 64% 73%