Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 30, 21:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pistons vs Lakers

The Detroit Pistons go head-to-head with the LA Lakers 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.

Can Pistons Gain the Upper Hand?

The prediction is that the Pistons will outscore the Lakers, with odds of -135 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

Lakers Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Detroit Pistons have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Intuit Dome. LA Clippers claimed a 112-99 win. Cade Cunningham tallied 27 points, while Jalen Duren put up 18 and Jaden Ivey 11.

LA Lakers won their last game which was at home. It was a 125-101 triumph at Crypto.com Arena against Sacramento Kings. Luka Doncic scored 34 points, with LeBron James putting up 24 and Nick Smith Jr. contributing 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Lakers. At Little Caesars Arena, the scoreline was 115-103 and then we saw 117-114 at Crypto.com Arena. It’s been seven Lakers wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA	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
Lakers	37	24	0.607	115.8	115.2	0.6	18-12	19-12	8-7	26-15	5-5	3W

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Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Pistons are averaging 120.0 points, 46.8 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 10.5 steals and 6.5 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 73.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.2 points and 40.9 rebounds per matchup.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.3 points, 10.5 assists and 2.5 (41.0%) 3-pointers made, while Jalen Duren averages 9.9 rebounds.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.0 points and 43.2 rebounds.

LeBron James is averaging 21.1 points and 5.8 assists, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 7.4 rebounds and Luka Doncic 2.0 (28.2%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, LeBron James, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Approach Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

This NBA contest could go the way of Pistons and they are our pick on the Moneyline. You can land -135 that they beat their opponents and claim a victory.

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Key Pistons vs Lakers stats:

Pistons have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Pistons have won 14 of their last 20 games.
Lakers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Lakers have lost their last 2 games against Pistons.

Pistons Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. However, we have this figure between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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As an option, you could consider the spread where you can back the Pistons to cover a particular line. That means you might need a margin of victory to yield a return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Under 34.5 Points -110

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has recorded an average of 29 points in the past 4 games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -110 that he doesn’t cover the line.

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Ausar Thompson Over 5.5 Rebounds +102

Ausar Thompson (Pistons) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of +102 currently available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Pistons

Totals Over 233.5

Player Points Luka Doncic Under 34.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pistons on the moneyline combined with Over 233.5. Add in Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Under 34.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pistons

120 - 115 Lakers logo

Lakers

The Pistons might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 120-115 for a big possible return from your stake.

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Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers 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 Struggling to Separate Teams

There’s the opportunity to back LA Lakers at +122 on the Moneyline although Detroit Pistons are priced up at betting odds of -145. The hosts have a 45% chance of victory in the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks.

2.5 is the spread and 233.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 233.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Luka Doncic is available at -120 to rack up Over 34.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

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Player Assists

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Tobias Harris (Pistons)

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Player Rebounds

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

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Micro Betting

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Lakers Have Won Seven of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Lakers have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, posting 123.30 points per contest while yielding 119.70.

The Pistons have gone 5-5 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.30 points on offense and surrendering 117.50 on defense.

The Pistons beat the Lakers 117-114 in their most recent meeting at Crypto.com Arena. Looking at the last 7 head-to-heads at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have tallied six victories, with the Pistons winning once.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
LA Lakers Home Stats		7-3	243.00	123.30	119.70	8	2
Detroit Pistons Away Stats		5-5	235.80	118.30	117.50	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pistons

NBA: 29/12 Pistons 99 Clippers112
NBA: 27/12 Pistons 129 Jazz131
NBA: 24/12 Pistons 136 Kings127
NBA: 23/12 Pistons 110 Trail Blazers102
NBA: 21/12 Hornets 86 Pistons112

Lakers

NBA: 29/12 Kings 101 Lakers125
NBA: 26/12 Rockets 119 Lakers96
NBA: 24/12 Lakers 108 Suns132
NBA: 21/12 Lakers 88 Clippers103
NBA: 19/12 Lakers 143 Jazz135

Head to Head

Pistons vs Lakers

NBA: 24/12 2024 Pistons 117 Lakers 114
NBA: 05/11 2024 Lakers 103 Pistons 115
NBA: 14/02 2024 Pistons 111 Lakers 125
NBA: 30/11 2023 Lakers 133 Pistons 107
NBA: 12/12 2022 Lakers 124 Pistons 117
NBA: 19/11 2022 Pistons 121 Lakers 128
NBA: 29/11 2021 Pistons 106 Lakers 110
NBA: 22/11 2021 Lakers 121 Pistons 116
NBA: 07/02 2021 Pistons 129 Lakers 135
NBA: 29/01 2021 Lakers 92 Pistons 107

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Pistons Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 231.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 112.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 243.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 231.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 119.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 123.30 pts and allowed 119.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 33.20 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 21.20 (73.61%)
Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 15.70, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 28.10
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 10.50
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 24.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 19.90 (74.25%)
Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 16.00, Defensive 30.50
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 23.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.00 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 20.10 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 41.7, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 29.90
Assists: 22.70
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 20.70

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (62%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 21.20 (80%)
Rebounds: Total 38.6, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 30.00
Assists: 25.80
Blocks: 4.20
Steals: 7.40
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 20.50

Team News

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cade Cunningham	29	35.79	768	279	26.5	9.6	2.1	6.3	0.8	1.5
Duncan Robinson	30	29.94	355	58	11.8	1.9	2.8	2.9	0.3	0.8
Jalen Duren	29	28.78	529	51	18.2	1.8	0.0	10.9	1.0	0.8

Tobias Harris	22	28.43	302	57	13.7	2.6	1.4	4.8	0.3	0.7
Ausar Thompson	28	26.47	328	73	11.7	2.6	0.2	6.0	0.7	1.5
Isaiah Stewart	29	22.88	288	32	9.9	1.1	0.9	5.9	2.0	0.2
Ron Holland	30	20.83	249	47	8.3	1.6	0.6	3.8	0.2	1.4
Caris LeVert	26	20.13	219	73	8.4	2.8	1.3	1.8	0.6	0.8
Javonte Green	32	18.32	210	26	6.6	0.8	0.9	2.7	0.3	1.3
Jaden Ivey	17	15.74	142	31	8.4	1.8	1.2	2.1	0.3	0.6
Daniss Jenkins	26	15.62	188	75	7.2	2.9	0.8	1.7	0.0	0.9
Wendell Moore Jr.	3	14.37	6	3	2.0	1.0	-	1.3	0.3	0.7
Tolu Smith	2	11.15	17	2	8.5	1.0	-	5.5	0.5	0.5
Chaz Lanier	13	10.27	43	10	3.3	0.8	0.9	1.1	0.0	0.3
Paul Reed	24	10.13	131	23	5.5	1.0	0.3	3.8	0.7	0.7
Bobi Klintman	6	8.82	17	4	2.8	0.7	0.5	2.7	-	0.3
Colby Jones	1	6.8	2	2	2.0	2.0	-	4.0	-	-
Marcus Sasser	4	4.68	7	7	1.8	1.8	0.3	0.8	-	-
Isaac Jones	4	4.55	5	1	1.3	0.3	-	0.5	-	-

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Luka Doncic	23	36.28	775	198	33.7	8.6	3.4	8.3	0.6	1.6
Austin Reaves	23	35.3	612	144	26.6	6.3	2.7	5.2	0.2	1.0
LeBron James	14	32.95	287	94	20.5	6.7	1.4	4.9	0.6	1.0

Rui Hachimura	27	32.49	344	23	12.7	0.9	1.8	3.8	0.2	0.6
DeAndre Ayton	26	29.6	385	23	14.8	0.9	-	8.8	1.0	0.8
Marcus Smart	21	27.3	206	59	9.8	2.8	1.6	2.6	0.3	1.4
Jake LaRavia	30	25.08	262	59	8.7	2.0	0.9	4.1	0.4	1.2
Gabe Vincent	14	21.48	66	20	4.7	1.4	1.2	0.9	0.1	0.5
Jarred Vanderbilt	21	18.85	103	27	4.9	1.3	0.6	5.4	0.3	1.0
Jaxson Hayes	25	17.19	147	24	5.9	1.0	0.0	4.0	0.6	0.3
Nick Smith Jr.	13	16.36	112	17	8.6	1.3	1.6	1.3	0.2	0.6
Dalton Knecht	25	13.68	137	12	5.5	0.5	0.9	1.8	0.3	0.3
Christian Koloko	6	13.28	10	3	1.7	0.5	-	2.7	1.0	1.0
Maximilian Kleber	15	12.25	29	11	1.9	0.7	0.2	1.7	0.3	0.3
Bronny James	17	8.4	29	22	1.7	1.3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.5
Adou Thiero	14	5.9	20	4	1.4	0.3	-	1.1	-	0.4
Christopher Manon	3	4.27	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	0.7	0.3
Drew Timme	3	3.67	2	3	0.7	1.0	-	1.0	-	0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

12 Jake LaRavia

23 LeBron James

36 Marcus Smart

77 Luka Doncic

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

55 Duncan Robinson

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Pistons 99-112 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Pistons 129-131 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pistons 136-127 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Hornets 86-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Pistons 114-116 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Pistons 112-105 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Hawks 115-142 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Bucks 112-124 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Trail Blazers 116-122 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Kings 101-125 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Rockets 119-96 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Lakers 108-132 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Lakers 88-103 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Lakers 143-135 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Lakers 116-114 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

10 Dec NBA

Spurs 132-119 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Lakers 112-108 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Lakers 105-126 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

04 Dec NBA

Lakers 123-120 Raptors

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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