Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 7 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 16, 18:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Mavericks vs Pelicans

The Dallas Mavericks battle the New Orleans Pelicans 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.

We Think Under 238.5 is the Value Bet

Under 238.5 points could be on the money when the Mavericks go up against the Pelicans. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -108 looks like a value wager.

119-113 Victory for Pelicans in Last Head-to-Head

Dallas Mavericks won their previous game 130-120. This victory at Rocket Arena against Cleveland Cavaliers was their second road win on the spin. Cooper Flagg dropped 27 points, as Naji Marshall finished with 25 and PJ Washington 20.

New Orleans Pelicans have won four home games on the spin. On the road at Toyota Center in their last game, they were beaten 107-105 by Houston Rockets. Dejounte Murray scored 35 points, with Zion Williamson adding 21 and Trey Murphy 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pelicans beat the Mavs in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 119-113 scoreline at Smoothie King Center. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

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Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Mavs are averaging 105.5 points, 46.0 rebounds, 25.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 43.8% from the field and 77.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.2 points and 45.1 rebounds per matchup.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 13.0 points and 4.5 assists, while Daniel Gafford averages 6.6 rebounds and Max Christie 2.1 (32.8%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.9 points, 46.8 rebounds, 25.6 assists, 9.1 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points and 44.1 rebounds.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 19.2 points and 5.3 rebounds, Dejounte Murray 4.2 assists and Trey Murphy 2.7 (47.4%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Ryan Nembhard, Naji Marshall, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Yves Missi, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey.

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 238.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this NBA contest. The two teams could well end up falling short and -108 can be backed.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Mavericks vs Pelicans stats:

The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Mavs games.
The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Mavs games on the road.
The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games at home.
The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Pelicans games at home.
The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Pelicans games.
The 238.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 238.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naji Marshall Under 16.5 Points -123

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has recorded an average of 11.5 points in the past 8 games. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -123 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

Latest Naji Marshall Player Prop Odds

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Max Christie Over 2.5 Rebounds -106

Max Christie (Mavs) has totaled Over 2.5 rebounds in 7 of the past 10 games. We recommend backing the -106 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Max Christie Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 240.5

Spread Pelicans -8.5

Player Points Naji Marshall Under 16.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 240.5, followed by Pelicans -8.5 on the spread and Naji Marshall (Mavs) to score Under 16.5 points.

The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same basketball game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored wager on the contest which interests them most.

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Correct Score Prediction

Mavericks

109 - 122 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Pelicans to achieve a 122-109 victory at huge odds.

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Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.

Pelicans Heavy Favorites to Win

New Orleans Pelicans are -345 favorites and that means a 78% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Dallas Mavericks are the underdogs at +280 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 240.5 right now. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to bet Under 240.5, there are odds of -108.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Zion Williamson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -122 that he goes Over 22.5 points and -112 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Daniel Gafford (Mavericks)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

P.J. Washington (Mavericks)

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)

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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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Pelicans Eye Another Home Win

The Pelicans have chalked up four straight victories at Smoothie King Center. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 118.20 points scored and 113.60 points allowed.

The Mavs have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, scoring 112.60 points per contest and conceding 119.60.

When the teams last met at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans beat the Mavs 119-113. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Pelicans have won six while the Mavs have four victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O238.5	U238.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		7-3	231.80	118.20	113.60	2	8
Dallas Mavericks Away Stats		4-6	232.20	112.60	119.60	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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Last 5 Games

Mavericks

NBA: 15/03 Mavericks 130 Cavaliers120
NBA: 14/03 Cavaliers 138 Mavericks105
NBA: 13/03 Mavericks 120 Grizzlies112
NBA: 11/03 Mavericks 112 Hawks124
NBA: 08/03 Mavericks 92 Raptors122

Pelicans

NBA: 14/03 Pelicans 105 Rockets107
NBA: 12/03 Raptors 111 Pelicans122
NBA: 09/03 Wizards 118 Pelicans138
NBA: 07/03 Pelicans 116 Suns118
NBA: 06/03 Pelicans 133 Kings123

Head to Head

Mavericks vs Pelicans

NBA: 23/12 2025 Mavericks 113 Pelicans 119
NBA: 22/11 2025 Pelicans 115 Mavericks 118
NBA: 06/11 2025 Pelicans 101 Mavericks 99
NBA: 22/02 2025 Pelicans 103 Mavericks 111
NBA: 30/01 2025 Mavericks 137 Pelicans 136
NBA: 16/01 2025 Mavericks 116 Pelicans 119
NBA: 20/11 2024 Pelicans 91 Mavericks 132
NBA: 15/01 2024 Pelicans 120 Mavericks 125
NBA: 14/01 2024 Pelicans 118 Mavericks 108
NBA: 15/11 2023 Mavericks 110 Pelicans 131

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Mavericks Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

+8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
+8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 224.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 238.5: Covered in 2 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 105.50 pts and allowed 119.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 119.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 231.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 238.5: Covered in 4 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 118.90 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 113.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.80 (50%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 19.30 (77.82%)
Rebounds: Total 46, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 34.50
Assists: 25.10
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 6.10
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 17.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 20.00 (76.92%)
Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 34.30
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 7.30
Turnovers : 13.90
Personal Fouls: 17.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 23.30 (80.62%)
Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 33.10
Assists: 25.60
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 14.90
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.80 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.50 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 21.10 (76.45%)
Rebounds: Total 45.8, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 33.50
Assists: 24.30
Blocks: 6.00
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 18.50

Team News

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cooper Flagg	55	33.62	1113	243	20.2	4.4	1.0	6.7	0.9	1.1
PJ Washington	49	30.84	683	92	13.9	1.9	1.3	7.0	1.2	1.0
Max Christie	63	29.46	798	133	12.7	2.1	2.3	3.3	0.3	0.6

Naji Marshall	65	29.42	979	204	15.1	3.1	0.8	4.8	0.1	1.0
Khris Middleton	50	24.29	553	154	11.1	3.1	1.1	3.9	0.2	0.7
Brandon Williams	59	22.28	769	225	13.0	3.8	0.6	3.0	0.3	0.9
Klay Thompson	59	21.91	694	81	11.8	1.4	2.9	2.3	0.3	0.5
Daniel Gafford	48	21.67	431	49	9.0	1.0	-	6.8	1.3	0.8
Marvin Bagley III	50	20.01	505	70	10.1	1.4	0.2	6.2	0.8	0.5
Ryan Nembhard	47	18.2	298	221	6.3	4.7	0.9	1.9	-	0.4
Dereck Lively	7	16.47	30	13	4.3	1.9	-	5.3	1.6	0.6
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl	22	16.39	101	15	4.6	0.7	0.5	4.7	0.0	0.4
Caleb Martin	58	14.76	227	81	3.9	1.4	0.3	2.5	0.3	0.7
John Poulakidas	2	14.55	10	2	5.0	1.0	1.0	4.0	-	0.5
Dwight Powell	51	13.69	165	48	3.2	0.9	-	3.8	0.3	0.5
Moussa Cisse	34	12.51	127	8	3.7	0.2	-	4.9	1.1	0.4
Miles Kelly	14	9.55	43	12	3.1	0.9	0.7	1.7	0.1	0.3
AJ Johnson	38	8.72	105	33	2.8	0.9	0.2	1.2	-	0.2
Tyler Smith	1	5.7	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	-	-

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	59	35.41	1295	228	21.9	3.9	3.3	5.7	0.3	1.5
Saddiq Bey	61	30.84	1045	152	17.1	2.5	1.9	5.7	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	51	29.67	1093	170	21.4	3.3	-	5.9	0.6	1.0

Herbert Jones	45	28.96	403	124	9.0	2.8	1.4	3.6	0.4	1.7
Dejounte Murray	8	27.04	158	42	19.8	5.3	1.6	5.5	0.5	1.8
Jeremiah Fears	68	25.11	890	218	13.1	3.2	1.1	3.7	0.4	1.1
Derik Queen	66	24.82	749	255	11.3	3.9	0.3	7.0	0.9	1.0
Jordan Poole	33	24.47	458	101	13.9	3.1	2.5	2.1	0.4	0.6
Bryce McGowens	42	20.95	340	62	8.1	1.5	0.9	2.1	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	55	18.84	303	61	5.5	1.1	-	5.6	1.4	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	10	16.29	41	8	4.1	0.8	-	6.4	0.8	0.3
Karlo Matkovic	54	14.08	295	47	5.5	0.9	0.6	3.5	0.9	0.4
Kevon Looney	18	13.92	52	25	2.9	1.4	0.1	5.3	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	51	13.81	204	47	4.0	0.9	0.4	1.8	0.1	0.6
Jordan Hawkins	42	12.26	158	27	3.8	0.6	0.7	1.5	0.2	0.2
Trey Alexander	5	8.32	14	5	2.8	1.0	0.4	0.8	0.2	0.2
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

1 Zion Williamson

2 Herbert Jones

21 Yves Missi

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup

0 Max Christie

9 Ryan Nembhard

13 Naji Marshall

25 PJ Washington

32 Cooper Flagg

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

15 Mar NBA

Mavericks 130-120 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 138-105 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NBA

Mavericks 120-112 Grizzlies

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Mavericks 112-124 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Mavericks 92-122 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Mavericks 100-120 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Mavericks 114-115 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Mavericks 90-117 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Thunder 100-87 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Grizzlies 124-105 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Raptors 111-122 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Wizards 118-138 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Pelicans 116-118 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Pelicans 133-123 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Pelicans 101-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Pelicans 117-137 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Feb NBA

Pelicans 115-105 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Pelicans 129-118 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

24 Feb NBA

Warriors 109-113 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	1	0	1	132	125	7	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Hornets	1	0	1	110	103	7	0-0	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pistons	1	0	1	121	113	8	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Rockets	1	0	1	128	110	18	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Pacers	1	0	1	123	120	3	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Clippers	1	0	1	121	96	25	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Lakers	1	0	1	127	105	22	1-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Grizzlies	1	0	1	123	103	20	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Timberwolves	1	0	1	131	106	25	0-0	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1W
Thunder	2	0	1	106	94	12	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
76ers	2	0	1	110	103	7	1-0	1-0	1-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Trail Blazers	1	0	1	124	83	41	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Raptors	1	0	1	135	92	43	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Wizards	1	0	1	128	116	12	1-0	0-0	0-0	1-0	1-0	1W
Bulls	1	1	0.5	112	130	-18	0-0	1-1	1-0	1-1	1-1	1W
Celtics	0	1	0	113	121	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Nets	0	1	0	103	110	-7	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Cavaliers	0	1	0	106	114	-8	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Mavericks	0	1	0	110	128	-18	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Nuggets	0	1	0	84	96	-12	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Warriors	0	1	0	105	127	-22	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Heat	0	1	0	106	131	-25	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Bucks	0	2	0	120.5	130	-9.5	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-2	2L
Pelicans	0	1	0	120	123	-3	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-1	1L
Knicks	0	1	0	100	106	-6	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Magic	0	1	0	125	132	-7	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Suns	0	1	0	83	124	-41	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Kings	0	1	0	96	121	-25	0-0	0-1	0-1	0-1	0-1	1L
Spurs	0	1	0	104	116	-12	0-1	0-0	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L
Jazz	0	1	0	103	123	-20	0-0	0-1	0-0	0-1	0-1	1L

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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