Final Score: Lakers 98 - Mavericks 114
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
47-18 Rating 1806
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
48%
52%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +1.3
Mavericks
46-20 Rating 1698
Form: WWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 89 23
Last 5 meetings 5 0
Average points 112.0 104.1
Last meeting 105 103

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 65 66
Avg points scored 101.2 105.3
Avg points conceded 93.0 102.0
Win percentage 72% 70%
Away win % / Home win % 66% 74%