Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 31, 07:38 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Warriors vs Hornets

The Golden State Warriors tip off 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.

We’re Expecting Hornets to Cover the Spread

With the Hornets capable of remaining close to the Warriors, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -112 is available that the +7 is covered.

7 Warriors Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Golden State Warriors won their previous game 120-107. This was a road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets. Stephen Curry dropped 27 points, as Jimmy Butler finished with 21 and Trayce Jackson-Davis 11.

Charlotte Hornets were defeated last time out. Spectrum Center saw them beaten at home to Milwaukee Bucks by a 123-113 scoreline. Brandon Miller scored 31 points, with LaMelo Ball adding 26 and Collin Sexton 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors beat the Hornets when the teams last met. It was a 119-101 scoreline at Spectrum Center. It’s been five victories on the bounce for the Warriors when playing the Hornets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	31	30	0.508	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	12-17	6-6	21-19	4-6	2L
Hornets	31	31	0.5	116.1	112.7	3.4	14-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	5W

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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.3 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.4 points and 44.7 rebounds per matchup.

Stephen Curry is averaging 24.5 points and 3.9 (39.0%) 3-pointers made. Quinten Post averages 5.2 rebounds and Jimmy Butler 4.2 assists.

Charlotte Hornets – Last 10 Games

The Hornets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.2 points, 45.4 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 75.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.5 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Kon Knueppel is averaging 19.9 points and 3.9 (47.6%) 3-pointers made. Moussa Diabate has an average of 7.5 rebounds and LaMelo Ball 5.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors lineup: Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, Quinten Post, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Charlotte Hornets lineup: LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller.

Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets Prediction & Picks

Our Golden State Warriors vs Charlotte Hornets preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The underdogs look a great play at +7 on the spread. Hornets could easily beat their opponents and the -112 about this NBA pick makes lots of appeal.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Warriors vs Hornets stats:

The +7 line has been covered by Hornets in 7 of their last 10 games.
The +7 line has been covered by Hornets in 3 of their last 5 games.
The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Warriors in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Warriors in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Hornets +7 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kon Knueppel Over 17.5 Points -102

Kon Knueppel (Hornets) has totaled an average of 23.5 points in the past 4 games at home. We think that the line looks really appealing at -102 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Brandon Miller Over 3.5 Assists +112

Brandon Miller (Hornets) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 straight games at home. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +112, with bettors able to make this Player Assists bet with confidence.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Hornets +7

Totals Over 232.5

Player Points Kon Knueppel Over 17.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Hornets +7, Over 232.5 and Kon Knueppel (Hornets) to score Over 17.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Warriors

120 - 118 Hornets logo

Hornets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Warriors landing a 120-118 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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Golden State Warriors 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.

Warriors Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With the sportsbooks giving them a 73% probability of winning this NBA game, Golden State Warriors might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -270 Moneyline betting odds. Charlotte Hornets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +220.

The spread is 7 and the total points line is currently 234.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 234.5, this selection is available at -114.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best NBA sportsbooks offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Stephen Curry Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of landing the most baskets, favorite Stephen Curry is available at -118 to rack up Over 28.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -114 is available.

Player Points

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Brandon Miller (Hornets)

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

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Player Assists

LaMelo Ball (Hornets)

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Draymond Green (Warriors)

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Player Rebounds

Moussa Diabate (Hornets)

Miles Bridges (Hornets)

Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on basketball. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Past Ten Hornets Home Games Feature Six Losses

The Hornets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 115.80 points per contest and giving up 119.80.

The Warriors have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, posting 112.90 points per matchup while yielding 110.40.

When the teams last met at Spectrum Center, the Warriors beat the Hornets 119-101. Across the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Spectrum Center, the Hornets have collected four wins, with the Warriors owning three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Charlotte Hornets Home Stats		4-6	235.60	115.80	119.80	6	4
Golden State Warriors Away Stats		4-6	223.30	112.90	110.40	3	7

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Warriors

NBA: 30/12 Warriors 120 Nets107
NBA: 28/12 Warriors 127 Raptors141
NBA: 25/12 Mavericks 116 Warriors126
NBA: 23/12 Magic 97 Warriors120
NBA: 21/12 Suns 116 Warriors119

Hornets

NBA: 30/12 Bucks 123 Hornets113
NBA: 27/12 Hornets 120 Magic105
NBA: 24/12 Wizards 109 Hornets126
NBA: 23/12 Hornets 132 Cavaliers139
NBA: 21/12 Hornets 86 Pistons112

Head to Head

Warriors vs Hornets

NBA: 04/03 2025 Warriors 119 Hornets 101
NBA: 26/02 2025 Hornets 92 Warriors 128
NBA: 30/03 2024 Warriors 115 Hornets 97
NBA: 24/02 2024 Hornets 84 Warriors 97
NBA: 28/12 2022 Hornets 105 Warriors 110
NBA: 30/10 2022 Warriors 113 Hornets 120
NBA: 15/11 2021 Warriors 102 Hornets 106
NBA: 04/11 2021 Hornets 92 Warriors 114
NBA: 27/02 2021 Hornets 121 Warriors 130
NBA: 21/02 2021 Warriors 100 Hornets 102

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Warriors Stats

Charlotte Hornets Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

-7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

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

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 223.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.30 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 110.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 115.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.80 pts and allowed 119.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 19.70 (81.74%)
Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 33.40
Assists: 28.60
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 9.50
Turnovers : 15.60
Personal Fouls: 20.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 23.40 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.40 (81.42%)
Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 33.80
Assists: 27.50
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 10.70
Turnovers : 17.20
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 24.10 (51%)
3-Pointers Made: 17.40 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 16.80 (75.68%)
Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 33.50
Assists: 28.30
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.20 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.60 (80.98%)
Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 11.00, Defensive 30.40
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 4.30
Steals: 6.30
Turnovers : 11.20
Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team News

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Stephen Curry	24	31.93	691	103	28.8	4.3	4.8	4.0	0.5	1.3
Jimmy Butler	29	31.59	571	141	19.7	4.9	0.9	5.6	0.2	1.4
Brandin Podziemski	33	27.58	405	107	12.3	3.2	1.9	4.5	0.2	1.1

Draymond Green	27	27.2	229	135	8.5	5.0	1.4	6.0	0.8	0.9
Moses Moody	31	24.82	338	49	10.9	1.6	2.2	3.4	0.7	1.0
Jonathan Kuminga	18	24.76	212	46	11.8	2.6	0.9	6.2	0.3	0.3
Al Horford	15	20.5	94	28	6.3	1.9	1.5	4.5	1.0	1.0
Will Richard	28	19.38	228	31	8.1	1.1	1.3	2.8	0.1	1.1
De'Anthony Melton	9	19.02	70	18	7.8	2.0	0.6	2.0	0.7	1.7
Quinten Post	33	18.32	252	49	7.6	1.5	1.5	4.2	0.6	0.5
Buddy Hield	31	17.58	232	45	7.5	1.5	1.4	2.5	0.1	0.8
Seth Curry	2	16.05	14	3	7.0	1.5	1.0	2.0	-	1.0
Patrick Spencer	22	15.26	150	68	6.8	3.1	0.7	2.3	0.0	0.7
Trayce Jackson-Davis	22	13.28	108	24	4.9	1.1	-	3.9	0.8	0.4
Gary Payton II	31	11.86	129	55	4.2	1.8	0.3	3.0	0.4	0.6
Gui Santos	24	9.59	75	17	3.1	0.7	0.5	2.1	0.1	0.4
Jackson Rowe	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Charlotte Hornets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Miles Bridges	32	33.57	636	121	19.9	3.8	2.3	6.2	0.6	0.6
Kon Knueppel	31	33.12	597	107	19.3	3.5	3.6	5.1	0.2	0.7
Brandon Miller	16	29.89	300	55	18.8	3.4	2.6	4.0	1.2	0.9

LaMelo Ball	22	28.29	440	185	20.0	8.4	3.1	5.3	0.3	1.1
Sion James	32	25.81	211	51	6.6	1.6	1.1	3.3	0.4	0.7
Ryan Kalkbrenner	26	25.58	226	16	8.7	0.6	-	6.4	1.8	0.7
Collin Sexton	24	24.31	367	101	15.3	4.2	1.4	2.0	0.2	0.6
Moussa Diabate	31	23.11	254	40	8.2	1.3	-	8.1	0.9	0.8
Tre Mann	23	18.7	184	58	8.0	2.5	1.3	2.7	0.1	0.6
Tidjane Salaun	19	16.81	130	17	6.8	0.9	1.2	4.3	0.3	0.5
KJ Simpson	14	15.94	84	35	6.0	2.5	0.9	2.1	-	1.1
Josh Green	8	15.38	47	8	5.9	1.0	1.5	1.8	-	0.9
Liam McNeeley	21	12.99	103	19	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
Mason Plumlee	14	8.89	26	16	1.9	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
Pat Connaughton	16	7.98	55	8	3.4	0.5	0.6	1.6	0.1	0.3
Grant Williams	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Charlotte Hornets Confirmed Lineup

1 LaMelo Ball

7 Kon Knueppel

8 Collin Sexton

14 Moussa Diabate

24 Brandon Miller

Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup

4 Moses Moody

10 Jimmy Butler

21 Quinten Post

23 Draymond Green

30 Stephen Curry

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Warriors 120-107 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Warriors 127-141 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Mavericks 116-126 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Magic 97-120 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Suns 116-119 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Warriors 98-99 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Warriors 131-136 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Warriors 123-91 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Warriors 99-94 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Charlotte Hornets Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Bucks 123-113 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Hornets 120-105 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Wizards 109-126 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers

Confirmed 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

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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