Final Score: Lakers 100 - Mavericks 89
Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Mavericks

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
43-31 Rating 1695
Form: WWWLW
Model Probability
27%
73%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +6.2
Mavericks
56-18 Rating 1816
Form: WWLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Mavericks
All-time wins 90 25
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 111.5 104.2
Last meeting 105 103

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Mavericks
Games played 74 74
Avg points scored 99.3 103.4
Avg points conceded 97.5 94.8
Win percentage 58% 76%
Away win % / Home win % 43% 81%