Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 7, 20:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Trail Blazers

The Houston Rockets meet the Portland Trail Blazers 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.

Back Blazers to Frustrate Rockets

With the Trail Blazers being given a line of +6.5 to overcome, our prediction is that they can cover this against the Rockets. There’s the chance to get -112 for this outcome.

140-116 Victory for Rockets in Pair’s Last Battle

Houston Rockets won their previous game, beating Phoenix Suns at home. It was a 100-97 win at Toyota Center. Kevin Durant tallied 26 points, while Amen Thompson put up 17 and Jabari Smith 17.

Portland Trail Blazers were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 137-117 home victory against Utah Jazz at Moda Center. Offensively, Deni Avdija led the charge with 33, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 29 and Toumani Camara 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have beaten the Blazers in the last two matchups. A 125-103 victory at Moda Center was followed by a 140-116 win at Toyota Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Rockets winning six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W

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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 116.1 points, 49.0 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.0 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 74.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 110.5 points and 37.9 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.6 points and 5.8 assists, while Amen Thompson averages 7.5 rebounds and Jabari Smith 2.8 (37.8%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

The Blazers have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.7 points, 46.0 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.2 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Deni Avdija is averaging 26.0 points and 9.5 assists, while Donovan Clingan has an average of 12.4 rebounds and Toumani Camara 3.1 (37.8%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Steven Adams, Tari Eason.

Portland Trail Blazers lineup: Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, Toumani Camara, Sidy Cissoko.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

Take on Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Trail Blazers win this NBA showdown. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +6.5 when it comes to the spread at -112.

Team news plays a key role in our basketball predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NBA form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Rockets vs Trail Blazers stats:

The +6.5 line has been covered by Blazers in 4 of their last 5 games.
The +6.5 line has been covered by Blazers in 7 of their last 10 games.
The +6.5 line has been covered by Blazers in 3 consecutive games.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.

Blazers +6.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. 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: Deni Avdija Over 8.5 Assists +110

Deni Avdija (Blazers) has finished with Over 8.5 assists in 4 straight home games. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get +110 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Deni Avdija Player Prop Odds

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Shaedon Sharpe Over 3.5 Rebounds -122

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 4 straight home games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -122.

Latest Shaedon Sharpe Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Trail Blazers +6.5

Totals Over 224.5

Player Assists Deni Avdija Over 8.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Blazers +6.5 on the spread, combined with Over 224.5 and Deni Avdija (Blazers) to have Over 8.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

115 - 113 Trail Blazers logo

Trail Blazers

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Rockets to win 115-113. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers 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 Rockets Moneyline Favorites

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Houston Rockets as -294 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 75% likely to win. At +235, Portland Trail Blazers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 221.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to back Over 221.5, it’s -108.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -123 to score Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Reed Sheppard (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Donovan Clingan (Blazers)

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and basketball bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.

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Moda Center

Can Blazers Keep Their Home Streak Alive?

The Trail Blazers have stacked up three straight victories at Moda Center. They have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, averaging 117.40 points scored and 118.80 points allowed.

The Rockets own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 117.70 points scored and 117.20 points allowed.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O220.5	U220.5
Portland Trail Blazers Home Stats		6-4	235.00	117.50	117.50	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		3-7	229.60	115.40	114.20	5	5

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Rockets

NBA: 08/01 Rockets 102 Trail Blazers103
NBA: 06/01 Suns 97 Rockets100
NBA: 04/01 Rockets 104 Mavericks110
NBA: 02/01 Rockets 120 Nets96
NBA: 30/12 Pacers 119 Rockets126

Trail Blazers

NBA: 08/01 Rockets 102 Trail Blazers103
NBA: 06/01 Jazz 117 Trail Blazers137
NBA: 04/01 Trail Blazers 115 Spurs110
NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109
NBA: 01/01 Trail Blazers 95 Thunder124

Head to Head

Rockets vs Trail Blazers

NBA: 08/01 2026 Rockets 102 Trail Blazers 103
NBA: 15/11 2025 Trail Blazers 116 Rockets 140
NBA: 19/01 2025 Rockets 125 Trail Blazers 103
NBA: 24/11 2024 Trail Blazers 104 Rockets 98
NBA: 23/11 2024 Trail Blazers 88 Rockets 116
NBA: 13/04 2024 Rockets 116 Trail Blazers 107
NBA: 26/03 2024 Trail Blazers 92 Rockets 110
NBA: 09/03 2024 Rockets 123 Trail Blazers 107
NBA: 25/01 2024 Trail Blazers 137 Rockets 131
NBA: 27/02 2023 Rockets 114 Trail Blazers 131

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Portland Trail Blazers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 221.00 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 220.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.50 pts and allowed 107.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.40 pts and allowed 114.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 225.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 220.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 220.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.20 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.50 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 15.80 (74.53%)
Rebounds: Total 48.9, Offensive 15.50, Defensive 33.40
Assists: 24.40
Blocks: 5.90
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 14.30
Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 15.80 (74.53%)
Rebounds: Total 47.8, Offensive 16.10, Defensive 31.70
Assists: 25.70
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 15.00
Personal Fouls: 20.40

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 25.20 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 18.00 (72.87%)
Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 13.20, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 24.40
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 15.50
Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 20.30 (74.63%)
Rebounds: Total 44.1, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 25.50
Blocks: 4.20
Steals: 7.20
Turnovers : 16.10
Personal Fouls: 21.40

Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	34	36.74	618	179	18.2	5.3	0.4	7.5	0.6	1.3
Kevin Durant	32	35.88	834	142	26.1	4.4	2.1	5.1	1.0	0.7
Jabari Smith	33	34.53	503	65	15.2	2.0	2.3	6.8	0.7	0.8

Alperen Sengun	28	34.32	610	182	21.8	6.5	0.7	9.0	1.0	1.5
Reed Sheppard	34	25.6	444	113	13.1	3.3	2.5	2.8	0.6	1.5
Tari Eason	20	24.12	245	31	12.3	1.6	2.2	6.1	0.6	1.1
Steven Adams	27	22.34	164	41	6.1	1.5	-	8.6	0.6	0.7
Josh Okogie	34	19.85	201	33	5.9	1.0	1.0	2.8	0.2	1.0
Dorian Finney-Smith	7	15.03	18	4	2.6	0.6	0.9	2.9	0.1	0.3
Aaron Holiday	28	13.85	176	26	6.3	0.9	1.3	0.9	0.1	0.4
Clint Capela	31	11.54	116	16	3.7	0.5	-	4.6	0.7	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	21	7.89	59	12	2.8	0.6	0.3	1.5	0.1	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	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Deni Avdija	38	35.27	998	266	26.3	7.0	2.3	7.2	0.6	0.8
Toumani Camara	38	33.62	488	105	12.8	2.8	2.6	5.2	0.4	1.1
Jrue Holiday	12	33.39	200	99	16.7	8.3	2.6	5.3	0.3	1.6

Jerami Grant	26	30.35	519	69	20.0	2.7	2.5	4.0	0.6	0.7
Shaedon Sharpe	34	29.54	732	86	21.5	2.5	2.0	4.3	0.1	1.5
Donovan Clingan	34	26.98	382	61	11.2	1.8	1.0	10.7	1.4	0.5
Kris Murray	34	25.71	207	42	6.1	1.2	0.6	4.0	0.4	1.2
Caleb Love	30	20.73	302	68	10.1	2.3	1.9	2.6	0.1	0.4
Sidy Cissoko	33	20.47	196	51	5.9	1.5	1.1	2.2	0.3	0.6
Blake Wesley	6	16.35	36	19	6.0	3.2	0.3	2.3	0.2	1.7
Robert Williams	25	16.1	144	25	5.8	1.0	0.0	6.1	1.3	0.6
Matisse Thybulle	4	12.2	20	3	5.0	0.8	1.0	1.0	-	2.5
Rayan Rupert	31	10.34	68	17	2.2	0.5	0.3	1.7	0.1	0.3
Hansen Yang	21	8.13	53	16	2.5	0.8	0.2	1.8	0.4	0.1
Duop Reath	27	7.33	75	8	2.8	0.3	0.7	0.8	0.1	0.2
Javonte Cooke	5	6.14	7	5	1.4	1.0	0.2	0.6	-	0.2
Damian Lillard	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Scoot Henderson	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Portland Trail Blazers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers Confirmed Lineup

8 Deni Avdija

17 Shaedon Sharpe

23 Donovan Clingan

33 Toumani Camara

91 Sidy Cissoko

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

7 Kevin Durant

10 Jabari Smith

12 Steven Adams

17 Tari Eason

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Suns 97-100 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Rockets 104-110 Mavericks

Confirmed 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

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Jazz 117-137 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 115-110 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Clippers 119-103 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
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	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	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
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
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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