Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 5 months ago | Last Updated: Oct 21, 13:37 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Thunder

Get Under 227.5 as the Value Bet

The Rockets and the Thunder are unlikely to reach the 227.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -115 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Rockets Overcame Thunder in Previous Clash

The Houston Rockets were beaten in their last outing, falling 103–89 to the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs. Amen Thompson scored 24 points, with Alperen Sengun getting 21 and Fred VanVleet 17.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned NBA champions in their last game, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points and 12 assists, with Jalen Williams scoring 20 points and Chet Holmgren 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 125-111 win for the Rockets at Toyota Center when they last played the Thunder. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Thunder win six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W

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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 106.5 points, 44.6 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.5 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.4% from the field and 69.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.8 points and 40.9 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 16.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists, while Fred VanVleet averages 3.0 (42.9%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.8 points, 40.6 rebounds, 19.0 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.9 points and 43.1 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.0 points and 6.3 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 8.1 rebounds and Luguentz Dort 2.4 (43.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Steven Adams, Alperen Sengun.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re going for a modest total for this upcoming NBA matchup. Under 227.5 points could be on the money and our pick is currently available at odds of -115.

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 Thunder stats:

The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rockets games.
The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Rockets games on the road.
The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Thunder games.
The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Thunder games at home.
The 227.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Thunder games.

Under 227.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Wiggins Under 11.5 Points -105

Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) has an average of 4 points in the past 5 games. This is a telling statistic and we’re happy to back him to fall short of the line once again, with odds of -105 available.

Latest Aaron Wiggins Player Prop Odds

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Rebounds

Jalen Williams Over 3.5 Rebounds -161

Jalen Williams (Thunder) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight home games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at -161.

Latest Jalen Williams Player Prop Odds

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Assists

Rebounds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 227.5

Spread Thunder -7

Player Points Aaron Wiggins Under 11.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 227.5 on the total, Thunder to cover the -7 spread and Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) to score Under 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

106 - 115 Thunder logo

Thunder

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Thunder on the correct score lines. For example, a 115-106 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

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Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Make Thunder Moneyline Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as having a 72% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -256. Houston Rockets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +205.

The spread is calculated to be 6.5, while total points comes in at 225.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 225.5, there are odds of -108.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -114.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Jalen Williams (Thunder)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Steven Adams (Rockets)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 06/02 Hornets 109 Rockets99
NBA: 05/02 Celtics 114 Rockets93
NBA: 03/02 Rockets 118 Pacers114
NBA: 01/02 Mavericks 107 Rockets111
NBA: 30/01 Rockets 104 Hawks86

Thunder

NBA: 05/02 Thunder 106 Spurs116
NBA: 04/02 Magic 92 Thunder128
NBA: 02/02 Thunder 121 Nuggets111
NBA: 30/01 Thunder 111 Timberwolves123
NBA: 28/01 Pelicans 95 Thunder104

Head to Head

Rockets vs Thunder

NBA: 16/01 2026 Thunder 111 Rockets 91
NBA: 22/10 2025 Rockets 124 Thunder 125
NBA: 05/04 2025 Thunder 111 Rockets 125
NBA: 04/03 2025 Rockets 128 Thunder 137
NBA: 15/12 2024 Rockets 96 Thunder 111
NBA: 02/12 2024 Thunder 116 Rockets 119
NBA: 09/11 2024 Rockets 107 Thunder 126
NBA: 28/03 2024 Rockets 132 Thunder 126
NBA: 28/02 2024 Rockets 95 Thunder 112
NBA: 26/02 2024 Thunder 123 Rockets 110

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 215.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 215.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 215.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.60 pts and allowed 107.80 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 110.30 pts and allowed 105.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 224.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 227.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 215.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 215.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.30 pts and allowed 108.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.00 pts and allowed 109.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 30.00 (48%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 16.40 (71.93%)
Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 14.90, Defensive 33.20
Assists: 25.20
Blocks: 6.80
Steals: 10.20
Turnovers : 13.00
Personal Fouls: 15.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.20 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 17.60 (71.84%)
Rebounds: Total 50.5, Offensive 18.00, Defensive 32.50
Assists: 23.80
Blocks: 7.20
Steals: 9.00
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 17.50

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 19.10 (81.62%)
Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 8.60, Defensive 34.40
Assists: 25.20
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 12.10
Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.00 (30%)
Free Throws Made: 23.00 (81.27%)
Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 35.10
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 7.20
Steals: 9.60
Turnovers : 11.50
Personal Fouls: 18.10

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	50	37.19	889	275	17.8	5.5	0.3	7.6	0.6	1.4
Kevin Durant	47	36.43	1224	209	26.0	4.4	2.3	5.4	0.9	0.8
Jabari Smith	49	34.86	740	93	15.1	1.9	2.2	6.8	1.0	0.8

Alperen Sengun	43	33.91	897	267	20.9	6.2	0.6	9.4	1.0	1.4
Tari Eason	28	24.63	339	40	12.1	1.4	2.1	6.4	0.6	1.4
Reed Sheppard	50	24.48	622	148	12.4	3.0	2.4	2.5	0.6	1.4
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	50	20	272	46	5.4	0.9	0.9	2.9	0.2	0.9
Dorian Finney-Smith	18	15.54	52	12	2.9	0.7	0.6	2.6	0.2	0.4
Aaron Holiday	35	13.27	205	34	5.9	1.0	1.2	0.9	0.1	0.5
Clint Capela	44	11.79	170	25	3.9	0.6	-	4.7	0.8	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	31	8.18	81	15	2.6	0.5	0.2	1.5	0.1	0.2
JD Davison	23	6.97	45	26	2.0	1.1	0.3	0.8	0.2	0.3
Isaiah Crawford	5	5.6	7	2	1.4	0.4	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.4
Jeff Green	18	4.54	41	3	2.3	0.2	0.6	0.6	0.1	0.1
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tyler Smith	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	49	33.31	1558	314	31.8	6.4	1.8	4.4	0.8	1.3
Jalen Williams	25	29.38	416	139	16.6	5.6	0.9	4.7	0.4	1.3
Chet Holmgren	45	29.24	796	72	17.7	1.6	1.3	8.5	2.0	0.5

Luguentz Dort	41	27.76	363	49	8.9	1.2	2.0	4.0	0.5	0.9
Cason Wallace	49	26.51	386	103	7.9	2.1	1.4	3.0	0.2	2.1
Ajay Mitchell	43	26.25	606	157	14.1	3.7	1.1	3.5	0.3	1.4
Isaiah Hartenstein	27	26.2	296	84	11.0	3.1	-	10.0	0.7	1.0
Aaron Wiggins	37	24	399	69	10.8	1.9	1.9	3.5	0.6	1.0
Isaiah Joe	43	20.69	417	59	9.7	1.4	2.3	2.5	0.2	0.6
Jaylin Williams	36	19.21	212	89	5.9	2.5	1.1	5.1	0.6	0.6
Alex Caruso	33	18.22	200	71	6.1	2.2	0.9	2.8	0.4	1.4
Jared McCain	37	16.76	245	62	6.6	1.7	1.2	2.0	0.1	0.6
Kenrich Williams	32	16.34	224	52	7.0	1.6	0.9	3.4	0.1	0.6
Branden Carlson	34	10.96	166	19	4.9	0.6	0.6	2.6	0.5	0.2
Brooks Barnhizer	28	7.65	45	14	1.6	0.5	0.2	1.7	0.1	0.2
Chris Youngblood	32	5.44	65	11	2.0	0.3	0.5	0.9	0.1	0.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Fred VanVleet

Injured

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Jalen Williams

Injured

Thomas Sorber

Injured

Kenrich Williams

Injured

Nikola Topic

Injured

Isaiah Joe

Injured

Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

22 Cason Wallace

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

12 Steven Adams

28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

05 Feb NBA

Hornets 109-99 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Celtics 114-93 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Feb NBA

Rockets 118-114 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

31 Jan NBA

Mavericks 107-111 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

29 Jan NBA

Rockets 104-86 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

28 Jan NBA

Spurs 111-99 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

26 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 99-108 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Jan NBA

Rockets 111-104 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

22 Jan NBA

Rockets 122-128 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

20 Jan NBA

Spurs 106-111 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

04 Feb NBA

Thunder 106-116 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

03 Feb NBA

Magic 92-128 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

01 Feb NBA

Thunder 121-111 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

29 Jan NBA

Thunder 111-123 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

27 Jan NBA

Pelicans 95-104 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

25 Jan NBA

Raptors 103-101 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

23 Jan NBA

Pacers 117-114 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

21 Jan NBA

Thunder 122-102 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Thunder 136-104 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Thunder 120-122 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

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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