Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 7, 18:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Celtics

The Denver Nuggets battle the Boston Celtics 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.

We’re Predicting Celtics to Cover the Line

We’re confident of backing the Celtics to cover the -9.5 spread when they play the Nuggets. This is a more than generous line and they look a value pick at odds of -110.

Celtics H2H Record Includes 7 Wins in 10

Denver Nuggets got the win in their previous game. A 125-124 (OT) triumph occurred on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena when playing Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Pickett poured in 29 points, with Peyton Watson contributing 24 and Zeke Nnaji adding 21.

Boston Celtics were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 115-101 home victory against Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. Offensively, Anfernee Simons led the charge with 27, while Payton Pritchard contributed 21 and Jaylen Brown 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have won the last two meetings against the Nuggets. They triumphed 118-106 at Ball Arena and then 110-103 at TD Garden. The Celtics have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Nuggets	38	24	0.613	120.5	116.1	4.4	16-12	22-12	6-4	22-13	5-5	1W

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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 121.1 points, 40.4 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 83.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 123.7 points and 45.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jamal Murray is averaging 23.5 points and 7.9 assists, while Nikola Jokic averages 6.9 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.5 (40.7%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.7 points, 45.3 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.6 points and 38.9 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 27.8 points, Neemias Queta 6.8 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.9 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 3.6 (35.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, Jamal Murray.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bet on Celtics against the spread, with an attractive line of -9.5 that the favorites get the job done. There are odds of -110 that are currently on offer for this NBA matchup.

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Key Nuggets vs Celtics stats:

The -9.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 consecutive games.
The -9.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 7 of their last 10 games.

Celtics -9.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anfernee Simons Over 12.5 Points -130

Anfernee Simons (Celtics) has had Over 12.5 points in 5 straight games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -130 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Derrick White Over 4.5 Rebounds -114

Derrick White (Celtics) has covered the 4.5 rebounds total in 5 straight home games. We recommend backing the -114 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

Latest Derrick White Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -9

Totals Over 231.5

Player Points Anfernee Simons Over 12.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Celtics -9, Over 231.5 and Anfernee Simons (Celtics) to score Over 12.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets

112 - 126 Celtics logo

Celtics

The Celtics might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 126-112 for a big possible return from your stake.

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Denver Nuggets vs Boston Celtics 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.

Books Taking No Chances With Celtics

With a 78% chance of securing victory, Boston Celtics are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -345. For those wanting to back Denver Nuggets, you will find +280 about the underdogs.

The spread currently stands at 9 and the total points line is 231.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 231.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Jaylen Brown is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -114 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Derrick White (Celtics)

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

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Player Assists

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Derrick White (Celtics)

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

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Player Rebounds

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

Luka Garza (Celtics)

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Micro Betting

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, basketball micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to wager on the Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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TD Garden

Celtics Looking to Keep Rolling at Home

The Celtics have chalked up three straight victories at TD Garden. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 118.20 points on offense and surrendering 112.00 on defense.

The Nuggets have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 121.80 points on offense and surrendering 121.60 on defense.

The Celtics defeated the Nuggets 110-103 when the teams last met at TD Garden. In the past 7 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have won five while the Nuggets have two victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O230.5	U230.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		8-2	230.20	118.20	112.00	6	4
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		5-5	243.40	121.80	121.60	7	3

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Nuggets

NBA: 06/01 Nuggets 125 76ers124
NBA: 04/01 Nuggets 115 Nets127
NBA: 03/01 Nuggets 108 Cavaliers113
NBA: 01/01 Nuggets 106 Raptors103
NBA: 30/12 Nuggets 123 Heat147

Celtics

NBA: 06/01 Bulls 101 Celtics115
NBA: 04/01 Celtics 146 Clippers115
NBA: 02/01 Celtics 120 Kings106
NBA: 31/12 Celtics 129 Jazz119
NBA: 29/12 Celtics 108 Trail Blazers114

Head to Head

Nuggets vs Celtics

NBA: 02/03 2025 Nuggets 103 Celtics 110
NBA: 08/01 2025 Celtics 118 Nuggets 106
NBA: 08/03 2024 Celtics 109 Nuggets 115
NBA: 20/01 2024 Nuggets 102 Celtics 100
NBA: 02/01 2023 Celtics 111 Nuggets 123
NBA: 12/11 2022 Nuggets 112 Celtics 131
NBA: 21/03 2022 Celtics 124 Nuggets 104
NBA: 12/02 2022 Nuggets 102 Celtics 108
NBA: 11/04 2021 Celtics 105 Nuggets 87
NBA: 17/02 2021 Nuggets 99 Celtics 112

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 244.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 243.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 230.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.10 pts and allowed 123.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.80 pts and allowed 121.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 230.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.70 pts and allowed 109.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 112.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 20.40 (83.27%)
Rebounds: Total 40.4, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 28.20
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 6.40
Turnovers : 12.30
Personal Fouls: 19.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 19.70 (80.08%)
Rebounds: Total 39.2, Offensive 8.10, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 28.50
Blocks: 3.50
Steals: 6.70
Turnovers : 11.90
Personal Fouls: 18.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.10 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 17.00 (80.57%)
Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 33.60
Assists: 23.10
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 11.10
Personal Fouls: 18.10

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.10 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 14.90 (80.11%)
Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 23.40
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 7.10
Turnovers : 10.60
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jamal Murray	34	35.43	864	245	25.4	7.2	3.4	4.6	0.3	1.0
Nikola Jokic	32	34.56	948	351	29.6	11.0	2.1	12.1	0.8	1.4
Cameron Johnson	28	30.61	327	66	11.7	2.4	1.9	3.5	0.3	0.6

Christian Braun	12	29.13	128	33	10.7	2.8	0.5	4.2	0.3	0.8
Peyton Watson	34	28.37	414	53	12.2	1.6	1.1	4.7	0.9	1.0
Aaron Gordon	14	27.83	264	19	18.9	1.4	2.0	5.9	0.2	0.7
Tim Hardaway Jr.	35	26.91	474	49	13.5	1.4	2.8	2.3	0.1	0.4
Bruce Brown	36	24.92	266	79	7.4	2.2	0.5	4.3	0.3	1.0
Spencer Jones	32	22.11	200	32	6.3	1.0	1.0	2.8	0.4	1.0
Jalen Pickett	21	13.8	104	43	5.0	2.0	1.0	2.0	0.1	0.2
DaRon Holmes II	7	13.53	29	12	4.1	1.7	0.9	1.7	0.3	0.1
Jonas Valanciunas	33	13.28	280	41	8.5	1.2	0.1	4.7	0.6	0.2
Zeke Nnaji	23	10.23	79	8	3.4	0.3	0.3	1.9	0.3	0.3
Julian Strawther	18	9.41	68	14	3.8	0.8	0.3	1.3	0.1	0.1
Hunter Tyson	13	5.29	28	4	2.2	0.3	0.3	1.4	0.1	0.1
Curtis Jones	5	4.38	4	1	0.8	0.2	-	0.8	-	0.2
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jaylen Brown	33	33.9	977	163	29.6	4.9	2.1	6.3	0.4	1.1
Derrick White	34	33.86	626	181	18.4	5.3	3.2	4.4	1.5	1.4
Payton Pritchard	35	32.92	591	185	16.9	5.3	2.6	4.5	0.1	0.8

Neemias Queta	33	24.6	335	48	10.2	1.5	-	7.8	1.3	0.8
Anfernee Simons	35	23.83	474	84	13.5	2.4	2.6	2.3	0.1	0.5
Sam Hauser	35	21.71	262	42	7.5	1.2	2.3	3.5	0.3	0.5
Jordan Walsh	30	19.95	207	28	6.9	0.9	0.9	4.9	0.5	1.0
Josh Minott	29	17.6	184	32	6.3	1.1	1.1	4.0	0.4	0.8
Luka Garza	27	15.71	198	27	7.3	1.0	0.6	4.1	0.5	0.4
Hugo Gonzalez	30	14.74	126	19	4.2	0.6	0.5	3.3	0.3	0.7
Baylor Scheierman	31	11.36	82	19	2.6	0.6	0.7	1.6	0.1	0.4
Chris Boucher	8	11.33	18	3	2.3	0.4	0.1	2.3	0.9	0.6
Xavier Tillman	11	9.38	31	5	2.8	0.5	0.3	2.2	0.2	0.5
Amari Williams	6	5.17	3	1	0.5	0.2	-	1.2	0.3	0.2
Ron Harper Jr.	4	5.05	8	4	2.0	1.0	0.5	0.8	0.5	0.3
Max Shulga	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

11 Payton Pritchard

30 Sam Hauser

88 Neemias Queta

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

8 Peyton Watson

14 DaRon Holmes II

21 Spencer Jones

27 Jamal Murray

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Nuggets 125-124 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Nuggets 115-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Nuggets 106-103 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Nuggets 123-147 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Jazz 112-135 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Rockets 115-101 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Bulls 101-115 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Celtics 146-115 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Celtics 120-106 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Celtics 129-119 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Celtics 140-122 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Pacers 95-103 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Celtics 112-96 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Heat 116-129 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Pistons 112-105 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	41	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	35	26	0.574	113.7	112	1.7	16-16	19-10	4-10	27-16	5-5	1L
76ers	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
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	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
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	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
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	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
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	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Jazz	18	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L

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	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
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	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
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	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
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	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
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	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
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	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
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	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	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

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	48	15	0.762	119.1	107.9	11.2	25-7	23-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	3W
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	20	0.672	114.9	107	7.9	20-9	21-11	9-5	27-13	8-2	3W
Knicks	40	22	0.645	117.1	110.9	6.2	23-8	17-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	3W
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	33	28	0.541	116	116.2	-0.2	16-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	2L
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
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hawks	31	31	0.5	117.4	117.4	0	14-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	4W
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W
Clippers	29	31	0.483	112.1	112.1	0	15-13	14-18	8-5	19-18	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	33	0.468	115.2	118.4	-3.2	16-15	13-18	5-7	22-18	5-5	2L
Bucks	26	34	0.433	111.3	115.6	-4.3	14-15	12-19	8-5	19-22	5-5	3L
Bulls	25	37	0.403	115.7	120	-4.3	16-18	9-19	4-10	17-26	1-9	1L
Grizzlies	23	37	0.383	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-17	11-20	6-6	18-24	3-7	1L
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	43	0.295	117.9	125.8	-7.9	11-21	7-22	1-10	10-30	2-8	6L
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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