Final Score: Mavericks 103 - Lakers 105
Friday, December 6, 2002 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
17-1 Rating 1891
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
70%
30%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +3.3
Lakers
7-13 Rating 1568
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 25 89
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 104.2 111.5
Last meeting 98 72

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 18 20
Avg points scored 103.9 93.0
Avg points conceded 90.6 95.8
Win percentage 94% 35%
Away win % / Home win % 89% 56%