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

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 9, 16:38 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Trail Blazers

The Houston Rockets tip off against 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.

Blazers Can Trouble Rockets

We’re happy to get with the Trail Blazers against the spread. -112 is available that they are able to cover +6.5 against the Rockets and that looks more than reasonable.

Blazers 103-102 to the Good in Previous H2H

Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers went head-to-head at Moda Center two nights ago, with the Blazers winning 103-102.

Deni Avdija led the way for the Blazers with 41 points, while Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara had 20 and 14. For the Rockets, Kevin Durant managed 37 points, Amen Thompson racked up 24 points and 12 rebounds, with Tari Eason recording 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Rockets victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Trail Blazers	39	38	0.506	115.3	116	-0.7	21-17	18-21	7-8	26-21	7-3	2W

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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 113.5 points, 48.9 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 48.2% from the field and 74.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 107.5 points and 37.6 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 28.1 points and 5.6 assists, while Amen Thompson averages 8.1 rebounds and Jabari Smith 2.8 (37.3%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

The Blazers have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.2 points, 45.2 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 72.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.1 points and 42.8 rebounds.

Deni Avdija is averaging 27.7 points and 8.6 assists, while Donovan Clingan has an average of 11.7 rebounds and Caleb Love 3.1 (39.7%) 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

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

Trail Blazers are capable of staying close to the favorites in this NBA showdown, so we’ll take a chance and bet them against the spread. There’s an attractive +6.5 available which is priced 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 consecutive 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 13 of their last 20 games.
The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets 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 11 of their last 20 games.

Blazers +6.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tari Eason Over 6.5 Rebounds -147

Tari Eason (Rockets) has finished with Over 6.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -147.

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Rebounds

Deni Avdija Over 26.5 Points -109

Deni Avdija (Blazers) has had Over 26.5 points in 4 straight games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -109 on offer for this bet.

Latest Deni Avdija Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Trail Blazers +6.5

Totals Over 220.5

Player Rebounds Tari Eason Over 6.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Blazers to cover the +6.5 spread along with Over 220.5. Add in Tari Eason (Rockets) to have Over 6.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets

115 - 111 Trail Blazers logo

Trail Blazers

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Rockets to secure a 115-111 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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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.

Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Rockets Victory

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this NBA game, Houston Rockets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -244 Moneyline betting odds. Portland Trail Blazers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +200.

The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 221.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. The Over 221.5 selection is available to back at -108.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -110 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Reed Sheppard (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Donovan Clingan (Blazers)

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Tari Eason (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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Moda Center

Blazers Tough to Crack at Home

The Trail Blazers have run off four straight victories at Moda Center. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, scoring 117.50 points per contest and conceding 117.50.

The Rockets are 3-7 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 115.40 points per contest and giving up 114.20.

The Blazers beat the Rockets 103-102 when they last met at Moda Center. The past 10 games between these teams at Moda Center are dead even, with five wins apiece.

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	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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