Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 12, 18:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Bulls vs Hornets

The Chicago Bulls hit the hardwood against the Charlotte Hornets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Can Hornets Keep the Scores Close?

We’re making the Hornets against the spread our prediction when they face the Bulls. The line is favorably set at +2.5 and you can secure -108 that this happens.

8 Bulls Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Chicago Bulls have suffered seven straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Golden State Warriors 123-91 at United Center. Josh Giddey tallied 18 points, while Matas Buzelis put up 16 and Jevon Carter 13.

Charlotte Hornets lost when they last took to the court. At Spectrum Center, they were turned over 115-106 at home to Denver Nuggets. Offensively, Miles Bridges led the charge with 24, while Brandon Miller contributed 17 and KJ Simpson 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Spectrum Center, with the Hornets claiming the win. Beating the Bulls by a 123-116 scoreline. The Bulls have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L

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Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 111.6 points, 42.2 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 123.4 points and 49.1 rebounds per matchup.

Josh Giddey is averaging 18.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 2.1 (43.8%) 3-pointers made.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.0 points, 42.9 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 83.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.3 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Miles Bridges is averaging 19.4 points, Moussa Diabate 6.9 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.9 assists, while Kon Knueppel has an average of 3.6 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls lineup: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Brandon Miller, KJ Simpson.

Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets 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

Hornets look easy to back at -108 considering the underdogs have been given a generous spread of +2.5. This looks a great number when squaring off in this NBA contest.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Bulls vs Hornets stats:

The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 10 consecutive games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bulls in 17 of their last 20 games.

Hornets +2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kon Knueppel Over 3.5 Assists -159

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -159 available.

Latest Kon Knueppel Player Prop Odds

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Assists

Rebounds

Matas Buzelis Over 13.5 Points -122

Matas Buzelis (Bulls) has recorded Over 13.5 points in 4 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Matas Buzelis Player Prop Odds

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Rebounds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +2.5

Totals Over 229.5

Player Assists Kon Knueppel Over 3.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Hornets +2.5, Over 229.5 and Kon Knueppel (Hornets) to have Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bulls

117 - 121 Hornets logo

Hornets

For a fun wager, consider backing the Hornets to claim a 121-117 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

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Chicago Bulls vs Charlotte Hornets 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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

Chicago Bulls are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. Charlotte Hornets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +120.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 229.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 229.5, it’s -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Miles Bridges Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Miles Bridges. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 22.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

Coby White (Bulls)

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

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Player Assists

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Coby White (Bulls)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

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Player Rebounds

Josh Giddey (Bulls)

Nikola Vucevic (Bulls)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Ryan Kalkbrenner (Hornets)

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Micro Betting

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Hornets Have Six Home Defeats in Previous Ten Matches

The Hornets are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, putting up 111.30 points per contest and giving up 115.70.

The Bulls are on a skid of four straight road defeats. They have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 121.10 points per matchup and giving up 127.00.

The most recent Spectrum Center meeting saw the Hornets claim a 123-116 win over the Bulls. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Spectrum Center, the Bulls have notched eight victories, with the Hornets posting two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O233.5	U233.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		4-6	227.00	111.30	115.70	2	8
Chicago Bulls Away Stats		2-8	248.10	121.10	127.00	9	1

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Bulls

NBA: 08/12 Warriors 123 Bulls91
NBA: 06/12 Pacers 120 Bulls105
NBA: 04/12 Nets 113 Bulls103
NBA: 02/12 Bulls 120 Magic125
NBA: 30/11 Bulls 101 Pacers103

Hornets

NBA: 08/12 Nuggets 115 Hornets106
NBA: 06/12 Hornets 111 Raptors86
NBA: 04/12 Hornets 104 Knicks119
NBA: 02/12 Hornets 103 Nets116
NBA: 30/11 Raptors 111 Hornets118

Head to Head

Bulls vs Hornets

NBA: 29/11 2025 Bulls 116 Hornets 123
NBA: 06/04 2025 Bulls 131 Hornets 117
NBA: 18/01 2025 Hornets 125 Bulls 123
NBA: 31/12 2024 Bulls 115 Hornets 108
NBA: 14/12 2024 Hornets 95 Bulls 109
NBA: 01/02 2024 Bulls 117 Hornets 110
NBA: 09/01 2024 Bulls 119 Hornets 112
NBA: 06/01 2024 Hornets 91 Bulls 104
NBA: 07/12 2023 Hornets 100 Bulls 111
NBA: 01/04 2023 Bulls 121 Hornets 91

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Bulls Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 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

-2.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
-2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
+2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 248.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 233.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 233.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 123.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.10 pts and allowed 127.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 227.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 233.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 233.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.00 pts and allowed 116.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.30 pts and allowed 115.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 18.00 (76.6%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 32.10
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 15.30
Personal Fouls: 18.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.20 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 18.30 (77.87%)
Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 36.00
Assists: 30.10
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 21.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.80 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 19.80 (83.19%)
Rebounds: Total 42.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 32.10
Assists: 24.00
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 6.70
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 24.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.80 (86.46%)
Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 31.80
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 6.00
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 18.70

Team News

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Josh Giddey	21	34.15	426	186	20.3	8.9	1.8	9.6	0.5	1.0
Nikola Vucevic	22	30.43	349	74	15.9	3.4	1.9	9.5	0.3	0.8
Coby White	7	29.21	155	38	22.1	5.4	2.3	2.7	-	0.6

Matas Buzelis	23	28.56	321	37	14.0	1.6	1.5	5.7	1.4	0.9
Tre Jones	17	28.57	225	83	13.2	4.9	0.5	3.2	0.2	1.7
Ayo Dosunmu	20	27.82	304	63	15.2	3.2	1.9	2.7	0.3	0.6
Isaac Okoro	15	24.84	123	24	8.2	1.6	1.2	2.7	0.7	0.4
Kevin Huerter	19	24.08	227	46	11.9	2.4	1.4	3.3	0.7	0.8
Patrick Williams	22	20.92	158	28	7.2	1.3	1.5	3.3	0.3	1.0
Zach Collins	2	19.7	11	2	5.5	1.0	0.5	5.0	0.5	-
Jalen Smith	18	17.06	180	22	10.0	1.2	1.6	5.8	0.7	0.3
Jevon Carter	14	14.26	96	17	6.9	1.2	1.7	1.4	-	0.8
Dalen Terry	13	11.12	40	19	3.1	1.5	0.2	1.8	0.3	0.8
Julian Phillips	21	10.4	62	7	3.0	0.3	0.4	1.4	0.2	0.5
Lachlan Olbrich	5	7.18	2	3	0.4	0.6	-	2.2	-	-
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	-	-

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Miles Bridges	24	34.72	503	86	21.0	3.6	2.4	6.3	0.5	0.6
Kon Knueppel	24	33.45	433	78	18.0	3.3	3.4	5.5	0.2	0.8
LaMelo Ball	16	28.94	310	136	19.4	8.5	2.4	6.0	0.2	1.1

Brandon Miller	8	26.14	131	25	16.4	3.1	2.3	2.5	1.1	0.8
Sion James	24	26.1	158	36	6.6	1.5	1.2	3.1	0.5	0.8
Ryan Kalkbrenner	22	25.55	197	10	9.0	0.5	-	6.7	1.9	0.7
Collin Sexton	21	25.22	326	89	15.5	4.2	1.2	2.2	0.2	0.7
Moussa Diabate	23	22.43	200	28	8.7	1.2	-	7.8	1.0	0.7
Tre Mann	18	20.57	165	48	9.2	2.7	1.5	2.8	0.1	0.6
KJ Simpson	11	15.07	64	26	5.8	2.4	0.8	2.2	-	1.0
Tidjane Salaun	11	14.7	71	7	6.5	0.6	1.3	3.8	0.2	0.5
Liam McNeeley	18	14.09	89	16	4.9	0.9	1.0	2.4	0.1	0.2
Drew Peterson	4	13.3	5	2	1.3	0.5	-	1.8	0.3	0.8
Pat Connaughton	12	9.69	51	7	4.3	0.6	0.8	1.9	0.1	0.4
Mason Plumlee	10	9.38	17	11	1.7	1.1	-	2.9	0.0	0.4
Antonio Reeves	6	8.83	21	2	3.5	0.3	0.8	0.8	-	0.3
Grant Williams	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Josh Green	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Bulls Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Kevin Huerter

Injured

Noa Essengue

Injured

Ayo Dosunmu

Injured

Charlotte Hornets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

LaMelo Ball

Injured

Tre Mann

Injured

Collin Sexton

Injured

Pat Connaughton

Injured

Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

0 Miles Bridges

7 Kon Knueppel

11 Ryan Kalkbrenner

24 Brandon Miller

25 KJ Simpson

Chicago Bulls Confirmed Lineup

0 Coby White

3 Josh Giddey

9 Nikola Vucevic

14 Matas Buzelis

35 Isaac Okoro

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Warriors 123-91 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Pacers 120-105 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Nets 113-103 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Bulls 120-125 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Bulls 101-103 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Bulls 116-123 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

24 Nov NBA

Bulls 130-143 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Wizards 120-121 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

21 Nov NBA

Heat 143-107 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

19 Nov NBA

Bulls 122-121 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Charlotte Hornets 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

26 Nov NBA

Knicks 129-101 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Nov NBA

Hornets 110-113 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Clippers 131-116 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

19 Nov NBA

Hornets 118-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	26	0.658	116.8	114.7	2.1	26-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	29	0.618	119.3	115.3	4	24-14	23-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1L
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Clippers	39	37	0.513	113.9	112.5	1.4	21-16	18-21	8-6	22-24	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

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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