Final Score: Lakers 118 - Mavericks 120
Sunday, May 4, 1986 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
67-21 Rating 1796
Form: WWWWL
Model Probability
57%
43%
Projected margin: Los Angeles Lakers +0.9
Mavericks
48-41 Rating 1601
Form: LWLLW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 28 10
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 117.1 109.8
Last meeting 108 110

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 88 89
Avg points scored 117.5 114.8
Avg points conceded 109.1 113.8
Win percentage 76% 54%
Away win % / Home win % 65% 66%