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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 15, 20:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Nuggets

The Houston Rockets take the court against the Denver Nuggets 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.

Take Rockets to Land Victory

The Rockets are available at -104 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Nuggets and there’s value on offer when it comes to these odds.

Nuggets Too Strong for Rockets in Last H2H

Houston Rockets have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Toyota Center where they recorded a 115-113 victory over LA Clippers. Alperen Sengun dropped 22 points, as Amen Thompson finished with 20 and Jabari Smith 18.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in their last four games. The latest of these was on the road where Sacramento Kings were beaten 136-105 at Golden 1 Center. Nikola Jokic scored 36 points and had 12 rebounds, with Peyton Watson totaling 21 points and Cameron Johnson 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Rockets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 112-109 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Nuggets have three straight wins against the Rockets. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

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

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 115.7 points, 47.2 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.0 points and 37.1 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 18.5 points, with Aaron Holiday making 2.8 (44.4%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 8.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 126.7 points, 41.4 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 53.1% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 119.8 points and 39.6 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points, 10.9 rebounds and 10.5 assists, while Jamal Murray has an average of 4.1 (55.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, Nikola Jokic, Spencer Jones, Cameron Johnson, Jamal Murray.

Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

Tackle Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets 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 are many reasons to support the pick that Rockets will win this NBA contest. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -104.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Rockets vs Nuggets stats:

Rockets have won 16 of their last 20 games.
Rockets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
Nuggets have lost their last 4 games at home.

Rockets Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alperen Sengun Over 21.5 Points -102

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has had Over 21.5 points in 4 straight games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -102 available for this Player Points wager.

Latest Alperen Sengun Player Prop Odds

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Assists

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Jamal Murray Over 6.5 Assists -109

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has racked up Over 6.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -109 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Rockets

Totals Over 237.5

Player Points Alperen Sengun Over 20.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Rockets on the moneyline, Over 237.5 and Alperen Sengun (Rockets) to score Over 20.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

121 - 118 Nuggets logo

Nuggets

The Rockets are available at huge odds to register a 121-118 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

Denver Nuggets are -104 to win against Houston Rockets who are priced at betting odds of -112. The leading NBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 51% chance of success.

The spread is currently 1, with the total points line at 237.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 237.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -127 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -105 that he goes Under.

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)

Steven Adams (Rockets)

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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Can Nuggets Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

The Nuggets have taken four losses in a row at Ball Arena. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 126.00 points scored and 116.70 points allowed.

The Rockets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 117.90 points scored and 109.80 points allowed.

The previous meeting at Ball Arena saw the Rockets defeat the Nuggets 128-108. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have posted eight victories, while the Rockets have managed 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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Home
Away

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

Type

Name

Info

Dorian Finney-Smith

Injured

Fred VanVleet

Injured

Tari Eason

Injured

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Aaron Gordon

Injured

Christian Braun

Injured

Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

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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