Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 23, 19:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Pistons

The Houston Rockets meet the Detroit Pistons 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.

Find Out Why We’re Siding With Pistons

The best betting angle could be the Pistons against the spread. You can land -110 that the market leaders are able to cover the -4 line and they are more than capable in their meeting with the Rockets.

Pistons Won 115-111 in Teams’ Last Matchup

Houston Rockets have now lost five straight road games. In their previous game, Philadelphia 76ers won 128-122 (OT) at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Kevin Durant tallied 36 points, while Amen Thompson put up 17 and Reed Sheppard 14.

Detroit Pistons won last time out by a 112-104 scoreline. On the road against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, they made it four wins on the spin. Jalen Duren racked up 20 points and 15 rebounds, with Daniss Jenkins having 17 points and Duncan Robinson 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pistons are bidding for a third successive victory against the Rockets. They previously won 107-96 and 115-111 at Toyota Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Rockets land six wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.7 points, 49.6 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 44.2% from the field and 66.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.5 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 2.7 (36.5%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson averages 8.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists.

Detroit Pistons – Last 10 Games

The Pistons have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.0 points, 44.5 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 12.0 steals and 8.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 100.5 points and 41.2 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham is averaging 15.6 points and 7.2 assists, while Jalen Duren has an average of 6.3 rebounds and Duncan Robinson 3.2 (47.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Detroit Pistons lineup: Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson.

Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons Prediction & Picks

Our expert Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to go for Pistons against the spread, especially with an attractive -4 line at -110. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Rockets vs Pistons stats:

The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 13 of their last 20 games.
The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 6 of their last 10 games.
The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The +4 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 consecutive games on the road.
The -4 line has been covered by Pistons in 2 consecutive games against Rockets.

Pistons -4 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Duncan Robinson Over 10.5 Points -120

Duncan Robinson (Pistons) has totaled Over 10.5 points in 6 straight games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -120 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Duncan Robinson Player Prop Odds

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Amen Thompson Over 5.5 Assists +128

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 3 of the past 5 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of +128 for this happening.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pistons -4

Totals Under 216.5

Player Points Duncan Robinson Over 10.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Pistons -4, Under 216.5 and Duncan Robinson (Pistons) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

101 - 110 Pistons logo

Pistons

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Pistons on the correct score lines. For example, a 110-101 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons 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 Pistons as Favorites

Detroit Pistons are regarded as having a 64% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -175. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at +148.

The spread is 4 and the total points line is currently 217.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 217.5 at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -114.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Jalen Duren (Pistons)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Cade Cunningham (Pistons)

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Micro Betting

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Little Caesars Arena

Rockets Have Won Last Five Head-to-Head Meetings at Little Caesars Arena

The Pistons have put together three consecutive victories at Little Caesars Arena. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.40 points scored and 99.80 points allowed.

The Rockets are on a skid of five straight road defeats. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 110.90 on defense.

The Rockets defeated the Pistons 101-99 the last time they played at Little Caesars Arena. In 7 meetings at Little Caesars Arena, the Rockets have five wins to their name, with the Pistons having two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O216.5	U216.5
Detroit Pistons Home Stats		8-2	214.20	114.40	99.80	3	7
Houston Rockets Away Stats		3-7	222.60	111.70	110.90	3	7

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 23/01 Rockets 122 76ers128
NBA: 21/01 Spurs 106 Rockets111
NBA: 19/01 Pelicans 110 Rockets119
NBA: 17/01 Timberwolves 105 Rockets110
NBA: 16/01 Thunder 111 Rockets91

Pistons

NBA: 22/01 Pistons 112 Pelicans104
NBA: 20/01 Celtics 103 Pistons104
NBA: 18/01 Pacers 78 Pistons121
NBA: 16/01 Suns 105 Pistons108
NBA: 11/01 Clippers 98 Pistons92

Head to Head

Rockets vs Pistons

NBA: 25/10 2025 Pistons 115 Rockets 111
NBA: 20/01 2025 Pistons 107 Rockets 96
NBA: 10/11 2024 Rockets 101 Pistons 99
NBA: 13/01 2024 Rockets 112 Pistons 110
NBA: 02/01 2024 Pistons 113 Rockets 136
NBA: 01/04 2023 Pistons 115 Rockets 121
NBA: 29/01 2023 Rockets 117 Pistons 114
NBA: 18/12 2021 Rockets 116 Pistons 107
NBA: 11/11 2021 Pistons 112 Rockets 104
NBA: 20/03 2021 Pistons 113 Rockets 100

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Detroit Pistons Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+4 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-4 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
-4 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 217.20 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 222.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 216.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 216.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.70 pts and allowed 109.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.70 pts and allowed 110.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 212.50 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 214.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 216.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 216.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.00 pts and allowed 100.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 99.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (52%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 16.80 (66.93%)
Rebounds: Total 49.6, Offensive 16.30, Defensive 33.30
Assists: 22.80
Blocks: 5.30
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 16.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 15.60 (69.96%)
Rebounds: Total 48.3, Offensive 16.40, Defensive 31.90
Assists: 25.30
Blocks: 6.10
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 13.80
Personal Fouls: 18.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.60 (75.54%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 33.80
Assists: 26.80
Blocks: 8.40
Steals: 12.00
Turnovers : 16.30
Personal Fouls: 21.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 18.60 (74.1%)
Rebounds: Total 47, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 35.30
Assists: 27.50
Blocks: 8.30
Steals: 12.20
Turnovers : 15.80
Personal Fouls: 21.40

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	42	37.29	776	218	18.5	5.2	0.4	7.7	0.5	1.4
Kevin Durant	40	36.54	1045	184	26.1	4.6	2.3	5.4	1.0	0.7
Jabari Smith	41	34.97	631	75	15.4	1.8	2.2	6.8	0.8	0.8

Alperen Sengun	35	34.33	745	225	21.3	6.4	0.7	9.2	1.0	1.5
Reed Sheppard	42	24.96	545	134	13.0	3.2	2.6	2.5	0.5	1.4
Tari Eason	23	23.73	270	36	11.7	1.6	2.1	6.1	0.6	1.3
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	42	19.53	232	39	5.5	0.9	0.9	2.7	0.2	1.0
Dorian Finney-Smith	13	15.46	41	7	3.2	0.5	0.8	2.7	0.2	0.2
Aaron Holiday	30	13.99	179	30	6.0	1.0	1.3	0.8	0.2	0.4
Clint Capela	36	11.48	130	18	3.6	0.5	-	4.5	0.7	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	25	7.68	65	13	2.6	0.5	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.2
JD Davison	20	7.17	39	21	2.0	1.1	0.3	0.8	0.2	0.3
Jeff Green	15	4.41	32	2	2.1	0.1	0.5	0.5	0.1	-
Isaiah Crawford	2	2.3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tyler Smith	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Detroit Pistons Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Cade Cunningham	36	35.45	924	351	25.7	9.8	1.9	5.9	0.8	1.4
Duncan Robinson	40	28.93	488	76	12.2	1.9	2.9	2.8	0.4	0.7
Jalen Duren	35	28.35	624	63	17.8	1.8	0.0	10.9	0.9	0.9

Tobias Harris	27	27.51	367	67	13.6	2.5	1.4	4.7	0.3	0.8
Ausar Thompson	38	26	413	98	10.9	2.6	0.1	5.9	0.8	1.7
Isaiah Stewart	38	23.49	382	45	10.1	1.2	0.9	5.6	2.0	0.3
Ron Holland	40	20.81	329	57	8.2	1.4	0.6	4.3	0.4	1.4
Caris LeVert	31	19.73	246	88	7.9	2.8	1.1	1.8	0.6	0.9
Javonte Green	42	19.34	307	32	7.3	0.8	1.1	2.7	0.4	1.4
Jaden Ivey	27	17.08	226	45	8.4	1.7	1.2	2.1	0.4	0.5
Daniss Jenkins	34	16.25	262	113	7.7	3.3	1.0	1.7	0.2	1.0
Wendell Moore Jr.	3	14.37	6	3	2.0	1.0	-	1.3	0.3	0.7
Paul Reed	31	12.18	179	38	5.8	1.2	0.2	4.3	0.6	0.9
Tolu Smith	5	10.92	26	4	5.2	0.8	-	5.6	1.0	0.4
Marcus Sasser	12	10.1	70	23	5.8	1.9	1.2	1.1	0.2	0.6
Chaz Lanier	16	9.59	53	12	3.3	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.0	0.3
Bobi Klintman	6	8.82	17	4	2.8	0.7	0.5	2.7	-	0.3
Colby Jones	1	6.8	2	2	2.0	2.0	-	4.0	-	-
Isaac Jones	4	4.55	5	1	1.3	0.3	-	0.5	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Detroit Pistons Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons Confirmed Lineup

0 Jalen Duren

2 Cade Cunningham

9 Ausar Thompson

12 Tobias Harris

55 Duncan Robinson

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

20 Josh Okogie

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

22 Jan NBA

Rockets 122-128 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

20 Jan NBA

Spurs 106-111 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Jan NBA

Pelicans 110-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Thunder 111-91 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

13 Jan NBA

Bulls 113-119 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Jan NBA

Rockets 98-111 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Suns 97-100 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Detroit Pistons Lineups

21 Jan NBA

Pistons 112-104 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Celtics 103-104 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Pacers 78-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Suns 105-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Clippers 98-92 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Bulls 93-108 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Knicks 90-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Heat 118-112 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	56	15	0.789	118.7	107.5	11.2	29-7	27-8	11-3	37-9	10-0	11W
Spurs	53	18	0.746	119	111.7	7.3	28-7	25-11	11-3	31-14	9-1	5W
Pistons	51	19	0.729	117.4	109.5	7.9	27-8	24-11	10-4	34-11	6-4	3W
Celtics	47	24	0.662	114.1	107	7.1	24-11	23-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1L
Knicks	47	25	0.653	117.2	110.4	6.8	26-9	21-16	12-3	31-15	7-3	6W
Lakers	46	25	0.648	116.5	114.9	1.6	23-12	23-13	8-7	30-16	9-1	9W
Cavaliers	44	27	0.62	119	114.7	4.3	22-13	22-14	10-5	28-17	7-3	3W
Rockets	43	27	0.614	114	109.9	4.1	25-10	18-17	7-6	23-21	5-5	2W
Nuggets	44	28	0.611	120.8	116.4	4.4	21-13	23-15	7-5	26-16	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	44	28	0.611	118.4	114.5	3.9	24-13	20-15	9-7	27-21	5-5	1W
Raptors	39	31	0.557	113.8	112.1	1.7	19-16	20-15	4-10	29-16	4-6	2L
Suns	40	32	0.556	112.2	111	1.2	23-14	17-18	10-6	25-20	5-5	1W
Hawks	39	32	0.549	117.9	116.5	1.4	20-16	19-16	8-6	22-21	9-1	1W
76ers	39	32	0.549	115.8	116.1	-0.3	20-16	19-16	9-7	22-23	6-4	2W
Magic	38	32	0.543	115.3	114.3	1	22-14	16-18	9-7	24-21	6-4	4L
Heat	38	33	0.535	120.3	117.2	3.1	23-13	15-20	7-7	22-20	6-4	4L
Hornets	37	34	0.521	116.1	112.1	4	17-17	20-17	11-5	22-22	7-3	3W
Clippers	35	36	0.493	113.5	113	0.5	19-15	16-21	8-6	22-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	35	37	0.486	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	17-21	7-8	25-20	6-4	1L
Warriors	33	38	0.465	114.7	114.6	0.1	19-15	14-23	6-6	22-22	2-8	3L
Bucks	29	41	0.414	111	116.2	-5.2	16-19	13-22	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	28	42	0.4	115.8	120.2	-4.4	17-20	11-22	4-11	17-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	25	47	0.347	115.5	119.2	-3.7	16-22	9-25	7-8	16-30	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	24	46	0.343	115.5	118.7	-3.2	13-21	11-25	6-7	19-27	1-9	2L
Mavericks	23	48	0.324	113.5	118.7	-5.2	14-22	9-26	4-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Jazz	21	50	0.296	117.3	124.8	-7.5	13-23	8-27	1-12	11-33	3-7	1L
Kings	19	53	0.264	111	121	-10	13-25	6-28	3-10	12-35	5-5	1W
Nets	17	54	0.239	106.4	115.5	-9.1	9-26	8-28	3-12	12-32	2-8	7L
Wizards	16	55	0.225	112.5	124.1	-11.6	11-26	5-29	2-12	11-34	0-10	16L
Pacers	15	56	0.211	111.4	120.4	-9	10-25	5-31	3-10	11-33	0-10	16L

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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