Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Thursday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 1, 17:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nets

The Houston Rockets battle the Brooklyn Nets 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 Nets Cover the Line?

The Nets have been given a generous +10.5 line on the spread. We think they can avoid a heavy defeat against the Rockets and you can play them at -110.

7 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Nets

Houston Rockets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 126-119 triumph against Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center made it three straight wins. Kevin Durant poured in 30 points, with Jabari Smith contributing 21 and Amen Thompson adding 20.

Brooklyn Nets lost when they last took to the court. At Barclays Center, they were turned over 120-107 at home to Golden State Warriors. Offensively, Michael Porter Jr. led the charge with 27, while Egor Demin contributed 23 and Nicolas Claxton 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 137-109 triumph when facing the Nets at Toyota Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Nets win seven times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 118.6 points, 47.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.6 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 116.5 points and 36.2 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points, with Jabari Smith landing 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 (40.5%) 3-pointers. Amen Thompson averages 5.9 assists.

Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.5 points, 42.6 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 81.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 104.8 points and 40.1 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.8 points and 4.1 (45.6%) 3-pointers made, while Nicolas Claxton has an average of 8.5 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun.

Brooklyn Nets lineup: Ziaire Williams, Danny Wolf, Drake Powell, Noah Clowney, Nicolas Claxton.

Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Nets might not be beaten heavily in this NBA showdown. They have been afforded a generous +10.5 and we recommend backing the underdogs at -110.

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Key Rockets vs Nets stats:

The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 7 of their last 10 games.
The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 13 of their last 20 games.
The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
The -10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
The +10.5 line has been covered by Nets in 8 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Nets +10.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 6.5 Rebounds -141

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has recorded Over 6.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -141.

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Nicolas Claxton Over 12.5 Points -106

Nicolas Claxton (Nets) has totaled Over 12.5 points in 3 straight games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -106 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Nets +12.5

Totals Over 216.5

Player Rebounds Amen Thompson Over 6.5

Our same game parlay pick is Nets +12.5 on the spread, Over 216.5 and Amen Thompson (Rockets) to record Over 6.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

117 - 110 Nets logo

Nets

There are some big returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Rockets to enjoy a 117-110 winning scoreline.

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Houston Rockets vs Brooklyn Nets 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 Have Rockets as Heavy Favorites

At betting odds of -588 with the sportsbooks, Houston Rockets are regarded as 85% likely to win this NBA game. Brooklyn Nets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +440.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 216.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 216.5, this selection is available at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -120 that he scores Over 25.5 points or -110 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Cam Thomas (Nets)

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Player Assists

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Nicolas Claxton (Nets)

Michael Porter Jr (Nets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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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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Barclays Center

Nets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Barclays Center

The Nets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 107.20 points scored and 105.70 points allowed.

The Rockets have gone 4-6 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 118.60 points on offense and surrendering 116.70 on defense.

When the teams last met at Barclays Center, the Nets beat the Rockets 99-97. Across 8 head-to-head clashes at Barclays Center, the Nets have posted six victories, while the Rockets have managed two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O221.5	U221.5
Brooklyn Nets Home Stats		4-6	212.90	107.20	105.70	2	8
Houston Rockets Away Stats		4-6	235.30	118.60	116.70	7	3

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 30/12 Pacers 119 Rockets126
NBA: 28/12 Cavaliers 100 Rockets117
NBA: 26/12 Rockets 119 Lakers96
NBA: 24/12 Rockets 108 Clippers128
NBA: 22/12 Rockets 124 Kings125

Nets

NBA: 30/12 Warriors 120 Nets107
NBA: 28/12 Nets 123 Timberwolves107
NBA: 24/12 Nets 114 76ers106
NBA: 22/12 Raptors 81 Nets96
NBA: 19/12 Heat 106 Nets95

Head to Head

Rockets vs Nets

NBA: 28/10 2025 Nets 109 Rockets 137
NBA: 05/02 2025 Rockets 97 Nets 99
NBA: 02/02 2025 Nets 110 Rockets 98
NBA: 28/01 2024 Rockets 104 Nets 106
NBA: 04/01 2024 Nets 101 Rockets 112
NBA: 30/03 2023 Rockets 114 Nets 123
NBA: 08/03 2023 Nets 118 Rockets 96
NBA: 06/04 2022 Rockets 105 Nets 118
NBA: 09/12 2021 Nets 104 Rockets 114
NBA: 01/04 2021 Rockets 108 Nets 120

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Brooklyn Nets Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 221.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 116.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.60 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 216.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 212.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 221.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.50 pts and allowed 104.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 107.20 pts and allowed 105.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.90 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 16.20 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 16.10, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 6.00
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 16.20
Personal Fouls: 19.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 32.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 47.4, Offensive 16.30, Defensive 31.10
Assists: 26.60
Blocks: 6.20
Steals: 7.80
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 24.30 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.60 (81.48%)
Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 27.80
Blocks: 5.10
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 16.40
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 23.40 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (77.17%)
Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 11.50, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 26.40
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 14.60
Personal Fouls: 18.70

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	29	36.63	516	155	17.8	5.3	0.4	7.6	0.6	1.3
Kevin Durant	27	35.21	692	117	25.6	4.3	2.2	5.1	1.0	0.8
Alperen Sengun	25	35.1	551	169	22.0	6.8	0.8	9.8	1.0	1.5

Jabari Smith	28	34.01	443	56	15.8	2.0	2.4	7.1	0.8	0.8
Reed Sheppard	29	25.69	394	100	13.6	3.4	2.7	3.0	0.6	1.6
Tari Eason	15	22.89	181	24	12.1	1.6	2.3	5.4	0.7	1.1
Steven Adams	24	21.05	145	32	6.0	1.3	-	8.8	0.6	0.7
Josh Okogie	29	20.94	186	28	6.4	1.0	1.1	3.0	0.2	1.1
Dorian Finney-Smith	3	15.17	9	2	3.0	0.7	1.0	1.7	0.3	0.3
Aaron Holiday	24	14.82	169	24	7.0	1.0	1.5	1.0	0.1	0.3
Clint Capela	27	11.16	100	12	3.7	0.4	-	4.9	0.7	0.4
Jae'Sean Tate	19	7.86	52	11	2.7	0.6	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.2
JD Davison	15	5.93	25	15	1.7	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.1	0.3
Jeff Green	14	4.48	29	2	2.1	0.1	0.5	0.4	0.1	-
Isaiah Crawford	2	2.3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tyler Smith	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Michael Porter Jr.	26	32.98	672	86	25.8	3.3	3.8	7.5	0.2	0.9
Nicolas Claxton	30	30.34	409	129	13.6	4.3	0.0	7.8	1.3	0.8
Noah Clowney	30	28.25	396	57	13.2	1.9	2.2	4.0	0.8	0.7

Cameron Thomas	10	26.49	213	27	21.3	2.7	2.0	1.3	0.1	0.4
Terance Mann	28	26.38	221	105	7.9	3.8	0.9	3.5	0.3	0.8
Egor Demin	28	24.19	275	96	9.8	3.4	2.2	3.1	0.3	0.9
Ziaire Williams	25	22.25	218	17	8.7	0.7	1.5	2.5	0.5	0.9
Tyrese Martin	27	20.11	213	64	7.9	2.4	1.4	3.1	0.1	0.7
Danny Wolf	16	18.06	119	28	7.4	1.8	1.1	3.8	0.2	0.4
Drake Powell	21	17.72	123	39	5.9	1.9	0.7	1.7	0.1	0.7
Ben Saraf	12	16.92	65	34	5.4	2.8	0.8	1.6	0.3	0.7
Day'Ron Sharpe	29	16.22	204	63	7.0	2.2	0.2	5.6	0.4	0.9
Jalen Wilson	21	13.35	103	11	4.9	0.5	1.0	1.0	-	0.2
Nolan Traore	10	12.33	33	16	3.3	1.6	0.6	0.9	0.2	0.4
EJ Liddell	7	4.59	14	-	2.0	-	0.3	1.3	-	-
Tyson Etienne	8	4.3	12	1	1.5	0.1	0.5	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Brooklyn Nets Confirmed Lineup

1 Ziaire Williams

2 Danny Wolf

4 Drake Powell

21 Noah Clowney

33 Nicolas Claxton

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

17 Tari Eason

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Pacers 119-126 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Rockets 119-96 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Rockets 108-128 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Rockets 124-125 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Rockets 115-101 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Rockets 128-133 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Rockets 125-128 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Dec NBA

Clippers 113-115 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Rockets 109-122 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Warriors 120-107 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nets 123-107 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Nets 114-106 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Raptors 81-96 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Heat 106-95 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Bucks 82-127 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Nets 111-119 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Pelicans 101-119 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

04 Dec NBA

Jazz 123-110 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Nets 113-103 Bulls

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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