Final Score: Mavericks 103 - Lakers 108
Friday, March 4, 2005 at 7:00 PM ET

Mavericks @ Lakers

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Mavericks
38-18 Rating 1726
Form: WWLWL
Model Probability
67%
33%
Projected margin: Dallas Mavericks +2.5
Lakers
28-28 Rating 1438
Form: WLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Mavericks Lakers
All-time wins 28 94
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.1 110.9
Last meeting 118 104

Key Season Stats

Stat Mavericks Lakers
Games played 56 56
Avg points scored 102.9 98.0
Avg points conceded 97.7 99.1
Win percentage 68% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 70% 63%