Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Jan 3, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Mavericks

The Houston Rockets face the Dallas Mavericks 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.

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

You can get -110 that there are Over 225.5 points and there’s lots of juice in those odds. The Rockets and the Mavericks should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

Mavs Won 122-109 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Houston Rockets won their previous game 120-96. This road victory at Barclays Center against Brooklyn Nets was their fourth on the spin. Amen Thompson poured in 23 points, with Kevin Durant contributing 22 and Alperen Sengun adding 20.

Dallas Mavericks were beaten 123-108 at American Airlines Center in their last game. This loss at home to Philadelphia 76ers was their fourth straight defeat. Max Christie scored 18 points, with Brandon Williams putting up 14 and Anthony Davis contributing 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at American Airlines Center, with the Mavs claiming the win. Beating the Rockets by a 122-109 scoreline. 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
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.7 points, 48.5 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.6 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 50.8% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.9 points and 35.8 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points and 5.7 assists, while Jabari Smith averages 7.8 rebounds and 3.0 (41.1%) 3-pointers made.

Dallas Mavericks – Last 10 Games

The Mavs have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 117.9 points, 45.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 6.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 122.2 points and 47.4 rebounds.

Cooper Flagg is averaging 23.7 points and 6.1 assists, while Anthony Davis has an average of 8.0 rebounds and Klay Thompson 2.3 (34.3%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Dallas Mavericks lineup: Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, Cooper Flagg.

Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks Prediction & Picks

Tackle Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 225.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Rockets vs Mavericks stats:

The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games on the road.
The 225.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Rockets games on the road.
The 225.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Mavs games at home.
The 225.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Mavs games.
The 225.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Mavs games.

Over 225.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cooper Flagg Over 3.5 Assists -167

Cooper Flagg (Mavs) has recorded Over 3.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re happy to take the -167 for this Player Assists prop bet as he is capable of a big performance against the Celtics.

Latest Cooper Flagg Player Prop Odds

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Naji Marshall Over 10.5 Points +102

Naji Marshall (Mavs) has scored Over 10.5 points in 9 of the past 10 games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with +102 available that it’s covered.

Latest Naji Marshall Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 227.5

Spread Rockets -8

Player Assists Cooper Flagg Over 3.5

Our same game parlay pick is Over 227.5, Rockets -8 on the spread and Cooper Flagg (Mavs) to get Over 3.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

121 - 110 Mavericks logo

Mavericks

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Rockets to claim a 121-110 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks 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.

Rockets Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Houston Rockets are -333 favorites to win and that means a 77% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back Dallas Mavericks, you will find +270 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 8 and the total points line is 227.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 227.5, the odds are -112.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best betting apps have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -106 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -127 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

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Player Assists

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Cooper Flagg (Mavericks)

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Player Rebounds

Anthony Davis (Mavericks)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

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Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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American Airlines Center

Mavs Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Mavs have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, posting 117.70 points per matchup while yielding 115.80.

The Rockets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 120.20 points on average and giving up 116.30.

The last time these teams met at American Airlines Center, the Mavs came out on top 122-109 against the Rockets. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at American Airlines Center, the Mavs have come away with seven wins, while the Rockets have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Dallas Mavericks Home Stats		7-3	233.50	117.70	115.80	8	2
Houston Rockets Away Stats		4-6	236.50	120.20	116.30	7	3

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 02/01 Rockets 120 Nets96
NBA: 30/12 Pacers 119 Rockets126
NBA: 28/12 Cavaliers 100 Rockets117
NBA: 26/12 Rockets 119 Lakers96
NBA: 24/12 Rockets 108 Clippers128

Mavericks

NBA: 02/01 76ers 123 Mavericks108
NBA: 30/12 Mavericks 122 Trail Blazers125
NBA: 27/12 Mavericks 107 Kings113
NBA: 25/12 Mavericks 116 Warriors126
NBA: 24/12 Nuggets 130 Mavericks131

Head to Head

Rockets vs Mavericks

NBA: 07/12 2025 Rockets 109 Mavericks 122
NBA: 04/11 2025 Mavericks 102 Rockets 110
NBA: 15/03 2025 Mavericks 96 Rockets 133
NBA: 08/02 2025 Rockets 105 Mavericks 116
NBA: 02/01 2025 Mavericks 99 Rockets 110
NBA: 01/11 2024 Rockets 108 Mavericks 102
NBA: 07/04 2024 Rockets 136 Mavericks 147
NBA: 01/04 2024 Mavericks 125 Rockets 107
NBA: 23/12 2023 Mavericks 96 Rockets 122
NBA: 29/11 2023 Rockets 115 Mavericks 121

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Dallas Mavericks 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

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

Point Spread

-7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 233.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 236.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 225.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.20 pts and allowed 116.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 240.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 225.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 122.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.70 pts and allowed 115.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 33.00 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 16.50 (74.66%)
Rebounds: Total 48.5, Offensive 15.80, Defensive 32.70
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 6.10
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 15.80
Personal Fouls: 19.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 33.30 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 18.50 (76.45%)
Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 15.10, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 6.60
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 15.40
Personal Fouls: 20.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 37.30 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 8.20 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 18.70 (77.27%)
Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 35.40
Assists: 26.30
Blocks: 6.40
Steals: 6.80
Turnovers : 14.40
Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 19.50 (81.59%)
Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 33.20
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 6.90
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 14.00
Personal Fouls: 18.20

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	30	36.49	539	158	18.0	5.3	0.4	7.5	0.6	1.3
Kevin Durant	28	35.26	714	128	25.5	4.6	2.2	5.1	1.0	0.8
Alperen Sengun	26	35.04	571	175	22.0	6.7	0.8	9.6	1.0	1.5

Jabari Smith	29	33.95	457	57	15.8	2.0	2.4	7.1	0.8	0.8
Reed Sheppard	30	25.87	408	101	13.6	3.4	2.7	3.0	0.7	1.6
Tari Eason	16	22.83	196	24	12.3	1.5	2.3	5.6	0.7	1.1
Steven Adams	24	21.05	145	32	6.0	1.3	-	8.8	0.6	0.7
Josh Okogie	30	20.94	191	30	6.4	1.0	1.1	3.0	0.2	1.1
Dorian Finney-Smith	4	15.2	9	3	2.3	0.8	0.8	2.0	0.3	0.5
Aaron Holiday	25	14.36	172	25	6.9	1.0	1.5	0.9	0.1	0.3
Clint Capela	27	11.16	100	12	3.7	0.4	-	4.9	0.7	0.4
Jae'Sean Tate	20	8.01	56	12	2.8	0.6	0.3	1.5	0.2	0.2
JD Davison	16	5.65	25	16	1.6	1.0	0.3	0.4	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Dallas Mavericks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cooper Flagg	33	34.67	636	135	19.3	4.1	0.9	6.6	0.8	1.2
PJ Washington	29	32.05	442	56	15.2	1.9	1.4	7.7	1.4	1.1
Anthony Davis	17	30.34	341	47	20.1	2.8	0.6	10.7	1.5	1.2

Max Christie	33	28.44	395	69	12.0	2.1	2.3	3.3	0.4	0.5
Naji Marshall	35	28.28	465	88	13.3	2.5	0.9	4.7	0.1	1.0
Brandon Williams	31	22.25	357	123	11.5	4.0	0.5	2.6	0.2	1.2
Klay Thompson	32	21.73	356	42	11.1	1.3	2.7	2.5	0.3	0.4
Ryan Nembhard	22	20.86	171	114	7.8	5.2	1.0	1.8	-	0.3
Daniel Gafford	24	20.52	196	23	8.2	1.0	-	6.0	1.4	0.9
D'Angelo Russell	25	19.04	256	100	10.2	4.0	1.3	2.4	0.1	0.5
Dereck Lively	7	16.47	30	13	4.3	1.9	-	5.3	1.6	0.6
Dwight Powell	24	12.23	64	21	2.7	0.9	-	2.8	0.3	0.5
Jaden Hardy	25	10.94	145	16	5.8	0.6	1.1	1.3	0.1	0.2
Moussa Cisse	20	10.01	59	3	3.0	0.2	-	3.5	1.0	0.3
Caleb Martin	28	9.57	44	29	1.6	1.0	0.1	1.5	0.1	0.4
Miles Kelly	2	5.65	2	-	1.0	-	-	2.0	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Dallas Mavericks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Dallas Mavericks Confirmed Lineup

0 Max Christie

3 Anthony Davis

21 Daniel Gafford

25 PJ Washington

32 Cooper Flagg

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

17 Tari Eason

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Rockets 120-96 Nets

Confirmed 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

Previous Dallas Mavericks Lineups

01 Jan NBA

76ers 123-108 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Mavericks 107-113 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Mavericks 116-126 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Mavericks 114-121 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Pistons 114-116 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Mavericks 133-140 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Nets 111-119 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	42	14	0.75	119.7	108	11.7	22-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	5-5	1L
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Nuggets	35	21	0.625	120.3	116.3	4	15-11	20-10	4-2	20-10	4-6	1L
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Lakers	33	21	0.611	116	116	0	15-10	18-11	5-6	22-14	6-4	1W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	28	0.491	112	112.4	-0.4	14-11	13-17	7-4	17-16	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	27	29	0.482	116.3	118.3	-2	16-13	11-16	5-5	21-16	4-6	1W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	39	0.278	107.2	114.9	-7.7	8-19	7-20	3-9	11-23	3-7	2L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

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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