Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 14, 14:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Hornets vs Cavaliers

The Charlotte Hornets battle the Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Under 237.5 Has to Be the Best Bet

The total line looks too big at 237.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -114 and hope that the Hornets and the Cavaliers don’t produce too many fireworks.

Cavs Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H

Charlotte Hornets have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Spectrum Center, they were turned over 129-126 by Chicago Bulls. Kon Knueppel tallied 33 points, while Miles Bridges put up 32 and Brandon Miller 18.

Cleveland Cavaliers won last time out by a 130-126 scoreline. It was on the road against Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Donovan Mitchell bagged 48 points, Evan Mobley had 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Darius Garland recorded 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 118-117 victory was registered against the Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Cavs have beaten the Hornets in the past four matchups. They’ve also claimed 7 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W

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Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Hornets are averaging 111.8 points, 41.3 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 45.6% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 116.5 points and 42.2 rebounds per matchup.

Miles Bridges is averaging 20.1 points, Moussa Diabate 6.0 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.0 assists, while Kon Knueppel averages 3.6 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.6 points, 47.1 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 81.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.4 points and 44.1 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 32.7 points, 5.6 assists and 4.5 (40.5%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 10.3 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, Sion James, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Brandon Miller.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

In our opinion, the teams are unlikely to reach the 237.5 points line. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -114 and hope the number isn’t reached in this NBA contest.

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Key Hornets vs Cavaliers stats:

The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Hornets games on the road.
The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Hornets games.
The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hornets games.
The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cavs games at home.
The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games at home.
The 237.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 237.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Miles Bridges Under 22.5 Points -110

Miles Bridges (Hornets) has scored an average of 15.4 points in the past 5 road games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -110.

Latest Miles Bridges Player Prop Odds

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Assists

Rebounds

Evan Mobley Over 9.5 Rebounds -130

Evan Mobley (Cavs) has totaled Over 9.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. There is odds of -130 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Evan Mobley Player Prop Odds

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Assists

Rebounds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 231.5

Spread Hornets +12

Player Points Miles Bridges Under 22.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 231.5, Hornets +12 and Miles Bridges (Hornets) to score Under 22.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hornets

113 - 121 Cavaliers logo

Cavaliers

We’re going for the Cavaliers to win by a 121-113 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Cavs Big Favorites to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 85% probability of winning this NBA game, Cleveland Cavaliers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -588 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Charlotte Hornets are least likely to win at +450.

There is a spread of 12 and total points has a line of 231.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those who wager Under 231.5 can get -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -118 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -114.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

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Player Assists

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Kon Knueppel (Hornets)

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Player Rebounds

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

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Cavs Have Picked Up Five Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Cavs own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 113.20 points on offense and surrendering 111.50 on defense.

The Hornets have gone 1-9 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 112.50 points on offense and surrendering 120.40 on defense.

The Cavs earned a 115-105 win against the Hornets in the teams’ last meeting at Rocket Arena. Over the last 10 head-to-head games at Rocket Arena, both sides have won five times.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O238.5	U238.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		4-6	229.10	114.70	114.40	2	8
Charlotte Hornets Away Stats		2-8	226.80	110.10	116.70	2	8

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Hornets

NBA: 21/12 Hornets 86 Pistons112
NBA: 19/12 Hawks 126 Hornets133
NBA: 14/12 Hornets 119 Cavaliers111
NBA: 13/12 Bulls 129 Hornets126
NBA: 08/12 Nuggets 115 Hornets106

Cavaliers

NBA: 20/12 Bulls 136 Cavaliers125
NBA: 18/12 Cavaliers 111 Bulls127
NBA: 14/12 Hornets 119 Cavaliers111
NBA: 13/12 Cavaliers 130 Wizards126
NBA: 07/12 Warriors 99 Cavaliers94

Head to Head

Hornets vs Cavaliers

NBA: 14/12 2025 Hornets 119 Cavaliers 111
NBA: 08/03 2025 Cavaliers 118 Hornets 117
NBA: 06/01 2025 Hornets 105 Cavaliers 115
NBA: 07/12 2024 Cavaliers 116 Hornets 102
NBA: 18/11 2024 Hornets 114 Cavaliers 128
NBA: 14/04 2024 Hornets 120 Cavaliers 110
NBA: 28/03 2024 Cavaliers 111 Hornets 118
NBA: 26/03 2024 Hornets 92 Cavaliers 115
NBA: 09/04 2023 Hornets 106 Cavaliers 95
NBA: 15/03 2023 Cavaliers 120 Hornets 104

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 226.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 238.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 238.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 114.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 239.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 229.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 238.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 238.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.40 pts and allowed 121.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.70 pts and allowed 114.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 25.80 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.20 (80.37%)
Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 33.40
Assists: 26.60
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 8.30
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (82.57%)
Rebounds: Total 46.4, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 34.10
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 16.60
Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 18.70 (81.66%)
Rebounds: Total 47.3, Offensive 14.10, Defensive 33.20
Assists: 26.60
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 12.70
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (74.78%)
Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 34.50
Assists: 25.70
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 12.90
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Team News

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Miles Bridges	28	34.61	590	103	21.1	3.7	2.5	6.0	0.5	0.6
Kon Knueppel	28	34.01	542	102	19.4	3.6	3.5	5.4	0.3	0.8
Brandon Miller	12	28.97	214	43	17.8	3.6	2.5	4.2	1.2	1.0

LaMelo Ball	18	28.63	346	155	19.2	8.6	2.7	5.6	0.3	1.2
Sion James	28	26.14	191	41	6.8	1.5	1.3	3.3	0.5	0.7
Ryan Kalkbrenner	26	25.58	226	16	8.7	0.6	-	6.4	1.8	0.7
Collin Sexton	21	25.22	326	89	15.5	4.2	1.2	2.2	0.2	0.7
Moussa Diabate	27	21.66	213	31	7.9	1.1	-	7.3	1.0	0.6
Tre Mann	19	20.43	168	51	8.8	2.7	1.4	2.8	0.1	0.7
KJ Simpson	14	15.94	84	35	6.0	2.5	0.9	2.1	-	1.1
Tidjane Salaun	15	15.1	100	13	6.7	0.9	1.2	3.5	0.2	0.5
Josh Green	4	14.4	18	4	4.5	1.0	1.0	2.0	-	1.3
Liam McNeeley	18	14.09	89	16	4.9	0.9	1.0	2.4	0.1	0.2
Drew Peterson	6	10.72	5	2	0.8	0.3	-	1.5	0.2	0.5
Pat Connaughton	13	9.13	51	7	3.9	0.5	0.7	1.8	0.1	0.4
Antonio Reeves	6	8.83	21	2	3.5	0.3	0.8	0.8	-	0.3
Mason Plumlee	13	8.81	21	16	1.6	1.2	-	2.7	0.0	0.5
Grant Williams	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Donovan Mitchell	26	34.43	799	142	30.7	5.5	4.0	4.5	0.3	1.4
Evan Mobley	25	34.17	477	103	19.1	4.1	1.5	9.3	1.6	1.0
Darius Garland	13	30.24	220	85	16.9	6.5	2.2	3.0	0.2	0.8

De'Andre Hunter	25	28.48	377	54	15.1	2.2	1.9	4.3	0.2	0.6
Jaylon Tyson	24	28.25	319	46	13.3	1.9	2.0	5.5	0.6	1.0
Jarrett Allen	18	26.22	252	36	14.0	2.0	-	7.5	0.9	1.0
Sam Merrill	12	25.94	167	27	13.9	2.3	3.7	2.1	0.3	0.6
Lonzo Ball	22	23.87	122	104	5.5	4.7	1.3	4.6	0.3	1.5
Dean Wade	27	22.73	142	45	5.3	1.7	1.0	4.0	0.5	0.8
Craig Porter	25	16.44	126	68	5.0	2.7	0.7	3.2	0.7	1.2
Nae'Qwan Tomlin	20	16.24	139	14	7.0	0.7	0.5	3.3	0.7	0.8
Larry Nance Jr.	16	15.03	57	20	3.6	1.3	0.6	2.8	0.3	0.6
Tyrese Proctor	21	12.53	117	31	5.6	1.5	1.0	1.6	-	0.4
Thomas Bryant	22	8.92	90	7	4.1	0.3	0.4	2.6	0.3	0.3
Luke Travers	12	8.59	28	9	2.3	0.8	0.1	2.0	0.3	0.6
Chris Livingston	3	5.8	9	1	3.0	0.3	-	1.0	-	0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

LaMelo Ball

Injured

Pat Connaughton

Injured

Tre Mann

Injured

Collin Sexton

Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Larry Nance Jr.

Injured

Sam Merrill

Injured

Max Strus

Injured

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

10 Darius Garland

12 De'Andre Hunter

31 Jarrett Allen

32 Dean Wade

45 Donovan Mitchell

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

4 Sion James

7 Kon Knueppel

11 Ryan Kalkbrenner

24 Brandon Miller

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Hornets 86-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Hawks 126-133 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Bulls 129-126 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Nuggets 115-106 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Hornets 111-86 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Hornets 104-119 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Hornets 103-116 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Raptors 111-118 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Bulls 116-123 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

17 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 130-126 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Trail Blazers 122-110 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 135-119 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Nov NBA

Celtics 117-115 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Cavaliers 123-130 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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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