Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 20, 16:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nuggets

The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

Over 236.5 points seems like a realistic outcome when the Rockets go up against the Nuggets. We’re taking odds of -112 on the basis that the total line is too low.

Nuggets Overtime Victory in Last H2H

Houston Rockets have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 133-128 (OT) loss against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Kevin Durant poured in 32 points, with Alperen Sengun contributing 28 and Amen Thompson adding 23.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 126-115, making it six victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Ball Arena against Orlando Magic. Nikola Jokic shone on the court with a triple-double performance that consisted of 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 128-125 (OT) triumph when facing the Rockets at Ball Arena. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Nuggets when playing the Rockets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
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

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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 118.7 points, 48.4 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 6.1 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 111.5 points and 37.3 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 20.9 points, Amen Thompson 8.6 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 5.6 assists, while Aaron Holiday averages 2.7 (45.8%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 128.6 points, 41.6 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 6.6 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 53.6% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 120.1 points and 40.8 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 28.7 points and 4.5 (58.4%) 3-pointers made, while Nikola Jokic has an average of 11.2 rebounds and 11.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Denver Nuggets lineup: Tim Hardaway Jr., Nikola Jokic, Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 236.5 when these NBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -112.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Rockets vs Nuggets stats:

The 236.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Nuggets games at home.
The 236.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
The 236.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Over 236.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 22.5 Points -103

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has totaled an average of 29.75 points in the past 4 road games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -103 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Alperen Sengun Player Prop Odds

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Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists -149

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has totaled Over 9.5 assists in 4 straight home games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -149.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 236.5

Spread Rockets +1.5

Player Points Alperen Sengun Over 22.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 236.5, followed by Rockets +1.5 on the spread and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to score Over 22.5 points.

The same game parlay option is great for basketball bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

122 - 121 Nuggets logo

Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Rockets landing a 122-121 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

There are betting odds of -102 about Denver Nuggets winning, with Houston Rockets currently available at -116. The hosts have a 51% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

The current spread is 1 and the total points line is 236.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 236.5 at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -115 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at the same odds.

Player Points

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

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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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Ball Arena

Nuggets Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 home games, averaging 125.90 points scored and 120.80 points allowed.

The Rockets have come up short in their last four on the road. They own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 118.00 points per contest while yielding 114.90.

The previous meeting at Ball Arena saw the Nuggets defeat the Rockets 128-125. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have eight wins while the Rockets have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O228.5	U228.5
Denver Nuggets Home Stats		5-5	225.30	112.00	113.30	6	4
Houston Rockets Away Stats		7-3	222.20	111.70	110.50	3	7

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 11/03 Raptors 99 Rockets113
NBA: 09/03 Rockets 120 Spurs145
NBA: 07/03 Trail Blazers 99 Rockets106
NBA: 06/03 Warriors 115 Rockets113
NBA: 03/03 Rockets 123 Wizards118

Nuggets

NBA: 10/03 Nuggets 126 Thunder129
NBA: 07/03 Knicks 142 Nuggets103
NBA: 06/03 Lakers 113 Nuggets120
NBA: 03/03 Nuggets 128 Jazz125
NBA: 01/03 Timberwolves 117 Nuggets108

Head to Head

Rockets vs Nuggets

NBA: 20/12 2025 Rockets 115 Nuggets 101
NBA: 16/12 2025 Rockets 125 Nuggets 128
NBA: 22/11 2025 Nuggets 112 Rockets 109
NBA: 13/04 2025 Nuggets 126 Rockets 111
NBA: 24/03 2025 Nuggets 116 Rockets 111
NBA: 16/01 2025 Rockets 128 Nuggets 108
NBA: 09/12 2023 Rockets 114 Nuggets 106
NBA: 30/11 2023 Rockets 124 Nuggets 134
NBA: 25/11 2023 Nuggets 86 Rockets 105
NBA: 13/11 2023 Nuggets 104 Rockets 107

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Denver Nuggets Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

+5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
-5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 226.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 228.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 228.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.20 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.70 pts and allowed 110.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 238.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 228.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 228.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.70 pts and allowed 118.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 113.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.70 (79.73%)
Rebounds: Total 47, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 34.40
Assists: 25.30
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 16.70
Personal Fouls: 19.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 20.20 (80.16%)
Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 32.80
Assists: 22.90
Blocks: 6.70
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 14.00
Personal Fouls: 17.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 22.30 (78.52%)
Rebounds: Total 46.4, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 35.60
Assists: 28.20
Blocks: 2.90
Steals: 6.50
Turnovers : 14.20
Personal Fouls: 18.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 21.10 (76.17%)
Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 9.60, Defensive 33.80
Assists: 26.50
Blocks: 3.30
Steals: 5.20
Turnovers : 13.10
Personal Fouls: 17.70

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	62	37.1	1099	328	17.7	5.3	0.3	7.6	0.6	1.5
Kevin Durant	61	36.45	1592	272	26.1	4.5	2.3	5.5	0.9	0.9
Jabari Smith	60	34.9	926	109	15.4	1.8	2.2	6.8	1.0	0.9

Alperen Sengun	57	33.57	1159	348	20.3	6.1	0.5	9.1	1.1	1.3
Tari Eason	42	26.47	464	69	11.0	1.6	1.8	6.3	0.5	1.3
Reed Sheppard	64	25.8	861	210	13.5	3.3	2.6	2.8	0.7	1.4
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	61	18.7	303	49	5.0	0.8	0.9	2.7	0.2	0.9
Dorian Finney-Smith	29	17.3	95	25	3.3	0.9	0.8	2.7	0.1	0.4
Aaron Holiday	42	12.9	236	37	5.6	0.9	1.1	0.9	0.1	0.5
Clint Capela	58	12.1	208	36	3.6	0.6	-	4.6	0.8	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	34	8.43	92	17	2.7	0.5	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.3
JD Davison	25	7.34	55	29	2.2	1.2	0.3	1.0	0.2	0.2
Isaiah Crawford	10	5.46	10	3	1.0	0.3	0.2	0.7	0.3	0.2
Jeff Green	23	5.09	57	4	2.5	0.2	0.5	0.7	0.0	0.0
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jamal Murray	60	34.97	1524	431	25.4	7.2	3.2	4.4	0.4	0.9
Nikola Jokic	49	34.67	1416	507	28.9	10.3	1.9	12.5	0.8	1.3
Christian Braun	29	31.84	306	85	10.6	2.9	0.8	4.9	0.3	0.6

Peyton Watson	49	30.65	731	96	14.9	2.0	1.5	4.9	1.2	1.0
Cameron Johnson	39	30.38	432	91	11.1	2.3	1.8	3.7	0.3	0.6
Aaron Gordon	25	27.68	432	64	17.3	2.6	1.8	6.2	0.2	0.7
Tim Hardaway Jr.	64	27.38	894	84	14.0	1.3	2.8	2.6	0.1	0.5
Bruce Brown	65	25.07	490	141	7.5	2.2	0.6	4.0	0.2	1.1
Spencer Jones	53	22.55	302	42	5.7	0.8	1.0	3.2	0.4	0.8
Jalen Pickett	42	17.2	224	103	5.3	2.5	1.0	2.5	0.1	0.3
Tyus Jones	58	15.6	178	147	3.1	2.5	0.6	1.1	0.1	0.6
Julian Strawther	42	15.47	294	44	7.0	1.0	0.9	2.0	0.1	0.5
KJ Simpson	17	14.48	89	43	5.2	2.5	0.7	2.1	-	1.0
Jonas Valanciunas	53	13.74	450	63	8.5	1.2	0.1	5.0	0.6	0.3
Zeke Nnaji	45	12.46	176	25	3.9	0.6	0.3	2.7	0.5	0.3
DaRon Holmes II	19	10.24	83	16	4.4	0.8	0.9	1.5	0.2	0.1
Hunter Tyson	21	7.71	46	17	2.2	0.8	0.3	1.7	0.0	0.1
David Roddy	1	6.4	1	1	1.0	1.0	-	-	-	1.0
Curtis Jones	6	5.13	9	3	1.5	0.5	0.2	0.8	-	0.2
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

10 Tim Hardaway Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

21 Spencer Jones

23 Cameron Johnson

27 Jamal Murray

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

20 Josh Okogie

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Raptors 99-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Rockets 120-145 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Warriors 115-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Mar NBA

Rockets 123-118 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

28 Feb NBA

Rockets 105-115 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Rockets 113-108 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Kings 97-128 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Feb NBA

Jazz 105-125 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

21 Feb NBA

Rockets 106-108 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

09 Mar NBA

Nuggets 126-129 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Knicks 142-103 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Lakers 113-120 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Mar NBA

Nuggets 128-125 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Timberwolves 117-108 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Nuggets 121-127 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Celtics 84-103 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

22 Feb NBA

Nuggets 117-128 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

20 Feb NBA

Nuggets 157-103 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

19 Feb NBA

Nuggets 114-115 Clippers

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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