Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 18, 16:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Bulls

The Brooklyn Nets go head-to-head with the Chicago Bulls in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Bet on Bulls to Get the Job Done

Our betting prediction is that the Bulls are going to cover the -6 on the spread. You can get -112 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against the Nets.

7 Nets Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls went head-to-head at Barclays Center two nights ago, with the Nets claiming a 112-109 win.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 points for the Nets, Noah Clowney had 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Day'Ron Sharpe bagged 14 points. For the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic racked up 19 points, Ayo Dosunmu finished with 18 and Coby White 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Nets winning seven times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have 2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 106.5 points, 39.7 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 43.7% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 114.0 points and 44.6 rebounds per matchup.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.0 points and 3.0 (40.5%) 3-pointers made. Day'Ron Sharpe averages 8.4 rebounds and Nolan Traore 3.6 assists.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.4 points, 44.7 rebounds, 29.2 assists, 6.5 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.7 points and 44.8 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 20.3 points and 9.3 rebounds, Tre Jones 7.0 assists and Matas Buzelis 2.2 (31.9%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Danny Wolf, Egor Demin, Terance Mann, Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton.

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro.

Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

The Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a generous line of -6 when it comes to Bulls for this NBA showdown. The -112 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Nets vs Bulls stats:

The -6 line has been covered by Bulls in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

Bulls -6 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5 Assists -135

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. You can secure betting odds of -135 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Nikola Vucevic Over 17.5 Points -116

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls) has totaled an average of 22.4 points in the past 5 home games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -116.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Bulls -6

Totals Over 221.5

Player Assists Ayo Dosunmu Over 3.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Bulls -6 on the spread, combined with Over 221.5 and Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls) to have Over 3.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

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107 - 118 Bulls logo

Bulls

The Bulls to win by a 118-107 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bulls Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With a 72% chance of securing victory, Chicago Bulls are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -256. For those wanting to back Brooklyn Nets, you will find +210 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 222.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 222.5, the odds are -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Cam Thomas Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Cam Thomas is available at -109 to rack up Over 19.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.

Player Points

Cam Thomas (Nets)

Coby White (Bulls)

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Matas Buzelis (Bulls)

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Player Assists

Tre Jones (Bulls)

Coby White (Bulls)

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls)

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Player Rebounds

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Jalen Smith (Bulls)

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Day'Ron Sharpe (Nets)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with basketball fans essentially being able to wager in-game when it comes to score, team and player props. Check out the two-way lines where you can bet whether the next shot will be a Two-pointer or a Three-pointer.

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United Center

Bulls Have Won Six of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Bulls have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 115.10 points scored and 115.20 points allowed.

The Nets have been beaten four straight times on the road. They have a 3-7 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 108.40 points scored and 112.10 points allowed.

The Nets defeated the Bulls 113-103 the last time they played at United Center. In the last 10 head-to-head games at United Center, the Bulls have notched six victories, with the Nets posting four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O221.5	U221.5
Chicago Bulls Home Stats		6-4	230.30	115.10	115.20	6	4
Brooklyn Nets Away Stats		3-7	220.50	108.40	112.10	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Nets

NBA: 17/01 Bulls 109 Nets112
NBA: 15/01 Nets 113 Pelicans116
NBA: 13/01 Nets 105 Mavericks113
NBA: 11/01 Nets 98 Grizzlies103
NBA: 10/01 Clippers 121 Nets105

Bulls

NBA: 17/01 Bulls 109 Nets112
NBA: 15/01 Jazz 126 Bulls128
NBA: 14/01 Bulls 113 Rockets119
NBA: 11/01 Mavericks 107 Bulls125
NBA: 08/01 Bulls 93 Pistons108

Head to Head

Nets vs Bulls

NBA: 17/01 2026 Bulls 109 Nets 112
NBA: 04/12 2025 Nets 113 Bulls 103
NBA: 14/03 2025 Nets 110 Bulls 116
NBA: 03/12 2024 Nets 102 Bulls 128
NBA: 02/11 2024 Bulls 112 Nets 120
NBA: 30/03 2024 Bulls 108 Nets 125
NBA: 27/11 2023 Bulls 109 Nets 118
NBA: 04/11 2023 Nets 109 Bulls 107
NBA: 25/02 2023 Nets 87 Bulls 131
NBA: 10/02 2023 Bulls 105 Nets 116

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets Stats

Chicago Bulls Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 220.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 220.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 221.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.50 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.40 pts and allowed 112.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 221.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.40 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 115.20 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 23.80 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.30 (75.46%)
Rebounds: Total 39.7, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 27.70
Assists: 24.00
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 24.20 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 17.70 (80.82%)
Rebounds: Total 39.6, Offensive 9.80, Defensive 29.80
Assists: 25.00
Blocks: 5.50
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 16.00
Personal Fouls: 19.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 14.10 (80.11%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 35.10
Assists: 29.20
Blocks: 6.10
Steals: 6.50
Turnovers : 11.50
Personal Fouls: 16.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 15.00 (78.95%)
Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 36.20
Assists: 30.80
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 7.30
Turnovers : 12.70
Personal Fouls: 18.20

Team News

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Michael Porter Jr.	32	33.07	825	103	25.8	3.2	3.8	7.5	0.2	1.0
Nicolas Claxton	37	29.7	477	150	12.9	4.1	0.1	7.6	1.4	0.7
Noah Clowney	39	28.53	518	76	13.3	1.9	2.1	4.1	0.8	0.8

Terance Mann	35	25.75	269	127	7.7	3.6	0.8	3.4	0.3	0.8
Cameron Thomas	17	25.16	307	46	18.1	2.7	1.9	1.6	0.1	0.2
Egor Demin	35	24.75	364	122	10.4	3.5	2.4	3.1	0.4	0.9
Ziaire Williams	29	22.54	264	19	9.1	0.7	1.6	2.4	0.5	1.1
Tyrese Martin	31	19.59	240	66	7.7	2.1	1.5	3.0	0.1	0.7
Danny Wolf	25	19.38	190	46	7.6	1.8	1.1	4.3	0.4	0.7
Drake Powell	29	18.75	181	48	6.2	1.7	0.7	1.6	0.2	0.6
Day'Ron Sharpe	38	17.89	305	89	8.0	2.3	0.2	6.3	0.5	1.0
Nolan Traore	19	17.05	87	52	4.6	2.7	0.7	1.2	0.3	0.5
Ben Saraf	12	16.92	65	34	5.4	2.8	0.8	1.6	0.3	0.7
Jalen Wilson	26	13.63	130	12	5.0	0.5	1.0	1.1	0.1	0.3
EJ Liddell	8	4.4	14	-	1.8	-	0.3	1.1	-	-
Tyson Etienne	8	4.3	12	1	1.5	0.1	0.5	-	-	-
Chaney Johnson	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Josh Giddey	30	32.78	577	270	19.2	9.0	1.9	9.0	0.4	0.9
Nikola Vucevic	40	30.73	678	149	17.0	3.7	1.8	9.1	0.6	0.7
Coby White	20	28.34	357	92	17.9	4.6	2.1	3.6	0.1	0.7

Matas Buzelis	41	27.83	606	71	14.8	1.7	1.8	5.2	1.4	0.7
Tre Jones	35	26.95	433	195	12.4	5.6	0.5	2.9	0.2	1.3
Ayo Dosunmu	35	25.97	504	123	14.4	3.5	1.8	2.7	0.2	0.7
Isaac Okoro	33	25.23	284	49	8.6	1.5	1.1	2.7	0.5	0.6
Kevin Huerter	36	23.86	411	85	11.4	2.4	1.6	3.7	0.6	0.8
Jalen Smith	34	18.69	318	45	9.4	1.3	1.4	6.7	0.9	0.4
Patrick Williams	39	18.44	254	47	6.5	1.2	1.3	2.9	0.3	0.7
Zach Collins	10	18.37	97	15	9.7	1.5	0.9	5.6	0.4	0.2
Jevon Carter	19	11.94	108	18	5.7	0.9	1.5	1.1	-	0.6
Julian Phillips	28	10.18	83	7	3.0	0.3	0.5	1.4	0.2	0.6
Dalen Terry	26	10.18	75	27	2.9	1.0	0.4	1.7	0.3	0.7
Lachlan Olbrich	8	8.28	4	7	0.5	0.9	-	2.4	-	-
Emanuel Miller	5	6.62	15	4	3.0	0.8	0.4	0.6	-	0.4
Noa Essengue	2	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.5
Trentyn Flowers	2	2.8	4	1	2.0	0.5	-	0.5	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

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Chicago Bulls Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

0 Coby White

9 Nikola Vucevic

14 Matas Buzelis

25 Jalen Smith

35 Isaac Okoro

Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup

2 Danny Wolf

8 Egor Demin

14 Terance Mann

21 Noah Clowney

33 Nicolas Claxton

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Bulls 109-112 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Nets 113-116 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Nets 105-113 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Nets 98-103 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Clippers 121-105 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Magic 104-103 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Nuggets 115-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nets 99-119 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Rockets 120-96 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Warriors 120-107 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Bulls 109-112 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Jazz 126-128 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Bulls 113-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Mavericks 107-125 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Bulls 93-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Bulls 101-115 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Hornets 112-99 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Magic 114-121 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	15	0.75	117.2	109.5	7.7	24-7	21-8	10-4	30-8	8-2	1L
Spurs	44	17	0.721	118.2	111.4	6.8	21-6	23-11	10-3	26-13	9-1	1W
Celtics	41	21	0.661	114.5	107.1	7.4	20-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	40	23	0.635	116.8	110.7	6.1	23-9	17-14	11-3	27-15	6-4	1L
Rockets	38	22	0.633	114.7	109.4	5.3	20-7	18-15	6-5	21-16	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	39	23	0.629	119.1	114.5	4.6	21-11	18-12	8-5	24-17	7-3	4W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W
Suns	35	26	0.574	112.1	111.2	0.9	20-12	15-14	10-6	24-18	4-6	2W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Magic	32	28	0.533	114.8	114.4	0.4	19-12	13-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	1W
Heat	33	29	0.532	119.9	116.7	3.2	19-11	14-18	5-5	17-18	6-4	2W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	31	0.508	116.1	112.3	3.8	14-16	18-15	9-4	20-21	7-3	6W
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	30	33	0.476	115.3	118.3	-3	16-15	14-18	5-7	23-18	5-5	1W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	40	0.344	113.5	117.7	-4.2	14-19	7-21	3-10	11-29	2-8	4L
Pelicans	19	44	0.302	114.9	120.2	-5.3	11-21	8-23	6-7	12-28	6-4	2L
Jazz	18	44	0.29	117.6	125.5	-7.9	11-21	7-23	1-10	10-30	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	45	0.262	112.2	123	-10.8	11-21	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	6L
Nets	15	46	0.246	106.8	115.6	-8.8	8-22	7-24	3-10	11-27	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	46	0.246	111.4	119.6	-8.2	10-22	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	6L
Kings	14	49	0.222	110.2	121.1	-10.9	9-21	5-28	2-10	10-33	2-8	2L

W = Wins
L = Losses
PCT = Winning Percentage
PPG = Points Per Game
OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
DIFF = Average Point Differential
Home = Home Record
Road = Away Record
Div = Division Record
Conf = Conference Record
Last 10 = Record last 10 games
Strk = Current Streak

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