Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 22, 18:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Celtics

The Indiana Pacers hit the hardwood against the Boston Celtics in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Celtics Look Set for a Big Win

There’s a case to be made for the Celtics on the spread against the Pacers. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -10.5 line at odds of -106 considering they should be superior.

7 Wins for Celtics in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Indiana Pacers were beaten in their previous four games and the latest was on the road at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans Pelicans claimed a 128-109 win. Pascal Siakam dropped 22 points, as Johnny Furphy finished with 18 and T.J. McConnell 16.

Boston Celtics won last time out by a 112-96 scoreline. On the road against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, they made it back-to-back wins. Payton Pritchard had 33 points and 10 assists, with Anfernee Simons scoring 15 points and Derrick White 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Pacers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 123-114 triumph when facing the Celtics at TD Garden. We’ve seen seven Celtics wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	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
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

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Indiana Pacers – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Pacers are averaging 111.3 points, 42.5 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.6 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.2 points and 47.1 rebounds per matchup.

Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.5 points, Isaiah Jackson 6.8 rebounds and Andrew Nembhard 6.0 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin averages 2.4 (36.9%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 119.5 points, 42.9 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.0 points and 39.0 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.6 points, Neemias Queta 7.0 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.6 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 4.2 (40.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam, Ethan Thompson.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jaylen Brown, Josh Minott, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, Neemias Queta.

Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Your complete Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -106 that Celtics can overcome the -10.5 in this NBA matchup. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key Pacers vs Celtics stats:

The -10.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 consecutive games.
The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pacers in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Celtics -10.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Celtics -10.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 18.5 Points -108

Derrick White (Celtics) has averaged 26.4 points in the past 5 home games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -108 on offer for this bet.

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Bennedict Mathurin Over 1.5 Assists -179

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers) has finished with Over 1.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We’re sweet on him covering the Player Assists line once again, with odds of -179 on offer that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -11.5

Totals Over 225.5

Player Points Derrick White Over 18.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers

108 - 121 Celtics logo

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Indiana Pacers vs Boston Celtics 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.

Celtics Big Favorites With the Books

At betting odds of -588 with the sportsbooks, Boston Celtics are regarded as 85% likely to win this NBA game. At +440, Indiana Pacers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 11.5 and the total points line is currently 225.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 225.5, then the odds are -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Jaylen Brown Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Jaylen Brown. Odds of -122 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -109 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Derrick White (Celtics)

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)

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Player Assists

Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Derrick White (Celtics)

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

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Player Rebounds

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Pascal Siakam (Pacers)

Bennedict Mathurin (Pacers)

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Celtics With Eight Wins in Previous Ten Home Games

The Celtics have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 123.10 points scored and 112.60 points allowed.

The Pacers have a 1-9 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 105.90 points on average and giving up 120.80.

The last TD Garden meeting saw the Pacers beat the Celtics 123-114. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have come away with eight wins, while the Pacers have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O227.5	U227.5
Boston Celtics Home Stats		7-3	223.90	114.80	109.10	5	5
Indiana Pacers Away Stats		2-8	228.70	108.70	120.00	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Pacers

NBA: 20/01 Pacers 104 76ers113
NBA: 18/01 Pacers 78 Pistons121
NBA: 17/01 Pelicans 119 Pacers127
NBA: 15/01 Raptors 115 Pacers101
NBA: 13/01 Celtics 96 Pacers98

Celtics

NBA: 20/01 Celtics 103 Pistons104
NBA: 18/01 Celtics 132 Hawks106
NBA: 16/01 Celtics 119 Heat114
NBA: 13/01 Celtics 96 Pacers98
NBA: 11/01 Spurs 100 Celtics95

Head to Head

Pacers vs Celtics

NBA: 13/01 2026 Celtics 96 Pacers 98
NBA: 27/12 2025 Celtics 140 Pacers 122
NBA: 23/12 2025 Pacers 95 Celtics 103
NBA: 30/12 2024 Pacers 123 Celtics 114
NBA: 28/12 2024 Pacers 105 Celtics 142
NBA: 31/10 2024 Celtics 132 Pacers 135
NBA: 28/05 2024 Celtics 105 Pacers 102
NBA: 26/05 2024 Celtics 114 Pacers 111
NBA: 24/05 2024 Pacers 110 Celtics 126
NBA: 22/05 2024 Pacers 128 Celtics 133

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers Stats

Boston Celtics Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

+11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+11 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-11 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 225.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 110.10 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.70 pts and allowed 120.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 223.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 227.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 107.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.80 pts and allowed 109.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 14.10 (75%)
Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 33.70
Assists: 29.20
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 14.50
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 15.10 (74.75%)
Rebounds: Total 40.3, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 30.80
Assists: 26.20
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 15.70
Personal Fouls: 23.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.40 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.30 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 14.40 (82.76%)
Rebounds: Total 48.2, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 34.90
Assists: 22.70
Blocks: 5.00
Steals: 6.30
Turnovers : 11.10
Personal Fouls: 16.20

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 16.40 (40%)
Free Throws Made: 13.80 (80.7%)
Rebounds: Total 45.1, Offensive 11.40, Defensive 33.70
Assists: 22.10
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 6.60
Turnovers : 11.30
Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Pascal Siakam	42	33.87	993	166	23.6	4.0	1.8	6.9	0.4	1.2
Bennedict Mathurin	24	32.15	427	52	17.8	2.2	2.2	5.5	0.2	0.7
Andrew Nembhard	34	31.89	600	241	17.6	7.1	1.9	2.6	0.2	0.9

Aaron Nesmith	23	30.27	309	46	13.4	2.0	2.5	5.3	0.6	0.7
Obadiah Toppin	3	27.4	42	5	14.0	1.7	1.0	6.7	-	1.0
Jarace Walker	44	23.07	397	84	9.0	1.9	1.5	4.3	0.4	0.7
Ben Sheppard	33	22.78	210	58	6.4	1.8	1.2	3.4	0.1	0.6
Jay Huff	44	20.02	386	57	8.8	1.3	1.4	3.8	2.1	0.4
Isaiah Jackson	31	17.86	222	24	7.2	0.8	-	5.7	0.8	0.7
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl	20	17.75	101	15	5.1	0.8	0.5	5.1	0.1	0.5
T.J. McConnell	31	17.27	307	155	9.9	5.0	0.4	2.2	0.2	1.2
Johnny Furphy	26	17.07	136	19	5.2	0.7	0.7	3.8	0.2	0.6
Micah Potter	13	16.93	86	19	6.6	1.5	1.2	3.6	0.2	0.3
Quenton Jackson	21	16.25	158	41	7.5	2.0	0.8	2.0	0.2	0.7
Ethan Thompson	19	16.03	84	26	4.4	1.4	0.8	1.8	0.3	0.5
James Wiseman	4	14.63	13	3	3.3	0.8	-	2.0	0.3	-
Cody Martin	4	13.8	7	2	1.8	0.5	-	3.5	0.5	1.0
Garrison Mathews	15	13.07	78	10	5.2	0.7	1.1	1.1	0.2	0.4
Tony Bradley	36	11.39	149	20	4.1	0.6	-	2.9	0.2	0.1
Mac McClung	3	11.3	19	1	6.3	0.3	0.7	1.3	0.3	1.7
Monte Morris	6	10.77	18	9	3.0	1.5	0.3	1.2	0.2	0.2
Kam Jones	11	7.48	21	9	1.9	0.8	0.1	0.8	-	0.4
Taelon Peter	22	6.31	38	16	1.7	0.7	0.5	1.0	0.1	0.3
Gabe McGlothan	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Derrick White	41	34.18	727	220	17.7	5.4	3.0	4.6	1.6	1.3
Jaylen Brown	39	34.14	1162	185	29.8	4.7	2.2	6.6	0.4	0.9
Payton Pritchard	41	32.66	681	218	16.6	5.3	2.5	4.4	0.1	0.9

Neemias Queta	40	24.77	408	54	10.2	1.4	-	8.2	1.2	0.9
Anfernee Simons	42	24.25	587	103	14.0	2.5	2.6	2.4	0.1	0.5
Sam Hauser	41	22.95	358	54	8.7	1.3	2.6	3.7	0.3	0.6
Jordan Walsh	37	19.16	220	32	5.9	0.9	0.7	4.6	0.5	0.9
Josh Minott	29	17.6	184	32	6.3	1.1	1.1	4.0	0.4	0.8
Luka Garza	34	16.5	257	32	7.6	0.9	0.7	4.3	0.5	0.4
Hugo Gonzalez	37	14.98	145	22	3.9	0.6	0.5	3.4	0.3	0.6
Baylor Scheierman	37	12.28	107	25	2.9	0.7	0.7	1.8	0.1	0.6
Chris Boucher	8	11.33	18	3	2.3	0.4	0.1	2.3	0.9	0.6
Xavier Tillman	13	8.45	31	5	2.4	0.4	0.2	1.9	0.2	0.5
Amari Williams	7	6.14	6	2	0.9	0.3	-	1.6	0.6	0.1
Ron Harper Jr.	5	5.2	11	4	2.2	0.8	0.6	1.2	0.4	0.2
Max Shulga	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

7 Jaylen Brown

8 Josh Minott

9 Derrick White

11 Payton Pritchard

88 Neemias Queta

Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup

0 Bennedict Mathurin

2 Andrew Nembhard

32 Jay Huff

43 Pascal Siakam

55 Ethan Thompson

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Pacers 104-113 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Pacers 78-121 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

16 Jan NBA

Pelicans 119-127 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

14 Jan NBA

Raptors 115-101 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Celtics 96-98 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Heat 99-123 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Jan NBA

Pacers 114-112 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

06 Jan NBA

Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pacers 127-135 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Spurs 123-113 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

19 Jan NBA

Celtics 103-104 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

17 Jan NBA

Celtics 132-106 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

15 Jan NBA

Celtics 119-114 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

12 Jan NBA

Celtics 96-98 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

10 Jan NBA

Spurs 100-95 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

09 Jan NBA

Raptors 117-125 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

07 Jan NBA

Nuggets 114-110 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

05 Jan NBA

Bulls 101-115 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

03 Jan NBA

Celtics 146-115 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Jan NBA

Celtics 120-106 Kings

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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