LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Monday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 1 hour ago | Last Updated: Mar 16, 03:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Rockets

The LA Lakers tip off against the Houston Rockets 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.

Can Lakers Stay Close to the Favorites?

We’re confident of the Lakers staying close to the Rockets, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +2.5 line looks generous at odds of -106.

Rockets Won When They Last Played Lakers

LA Lakers have won their previous five games. The latest was a 127-125 (OT) home triumph at Crypto.com Arena against Denver Nuggets. Luka Doncic racked up 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Houston Rockets were winners last time out. Their 107-105 victory against New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center was their third straight home triumph. Kevin Durant racked up 32 points, Amen Thompson 23 points and 12 rebounds, with Reed Sheppard bagging 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Lakers saw the former win. It was a 119-96 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	42	25	0.627	116.5	115.3	1.2	23-12	19-13	8-7	28-16	8-2	5W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W

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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.7 points, 42.2 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 77.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.4 points and 42.7 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 34.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 4.9 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.1 points, 46.9 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.0 points and 39.9 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.1 points, with Reed Sheppard making 3.9 (39.0%) 3-pointers per contest. Amen Thompson has an average of 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

With Lakers capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -106 is available that the +2.5 is covered in this NBA contest.

Our basketball picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each NBA franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Lakers vs Rockets stats:

The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 5 consecutive games.
The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 8 of their last 10 games.
The +2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 14 of their last 20 games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games.
The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games.

Lakers +2.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 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: Luka Doncic Over 30.5 Points -114

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has totaled an average of 38.2 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -114 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Austin Reaves Over 4.5 Assists +113

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has had Over 4.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at +113 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers +2.5

Totals Under 226.5

Player Points Luka Doncic Over 30.5

Our same game parlay pick is Lakers +2.5 on the spread, Under 226.5 and Luka Doncic (Lakers) to score Over 30.5 points.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers

112 - 110 Rockets logo

Rockets

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Lakers to secure a 112-110 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets 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.

Rockets Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The sportsbooks have Houston Rockets at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +126.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 226.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 226.5, there are odds of -110.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Luka Doncic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -116 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -111.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

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Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

LeBron James (Lakers)

Kevin Durant (Rockets)

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

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Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

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Rockets Keep Delivering at Home

The Rockets have rattled off three consecutive victories at Toyota Center. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, scoring 108.80 points per contest and conceding 104.30.

The Lakers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 116.70 points per matchup and giving up 113.50.

The Rockets beat the Lakers 119-115 in their most recent meeting at Toyota Center. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O226.5	U226.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		6-4	213.10	108.80	104.30	2	8
LA Lakers Away Stats		5-5	230.20	116.70	113.50	6	4

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Lakers

NBA: 15/03 Nuggets 125 Lakers127
NBA: 13/03 Bulls 130 Lakers142
NBA: 11/03 Timberwolves 106 Lakers120
NBA: 08/03 Knicks 97 Lakers110
NBA: 07/03 Pacers 117 Lakers128

Rockets

NBA: 14/03 Pelicans 105 Rockets107
NBA: 12/03 Rockets 93 Nuggets129
NBA: 11/03 Raptors 99 Rockets113
NBA: 09/03 Rockets 120 Spurs145
NBA: 07/03 Trail Blazers 99 Rockets106

Head to Head

Lakers vs Rockets

NBA: 26/12 2025 Rockets 119 Lakers 96
NBA: 12/04 2025 Rockets 109 Lakers 140
NBA: 01/04 2025 Rockets 98 Lakers 104
NBA: 06/01 2025 Lakers 115 Rockets 119
NBA: 30/01 2024 Lakers 119 Rockets 135
NBA: 03/12 2023 Rockets 97 Lakers 107
NBA: 20/11 2023 Rockets 104 Lakers 105
NBA: 09/11 2023 Lakers 94 Rockets 128
NBA: 03/04 2023 Lakers 134 Rockets 109
NBA: 16/03 2023 Lakers 110 Rockets 114

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 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

+2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 233.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 226.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 226.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.70 pts and allowed 111.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 113.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 225.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 213.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 226.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 226.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.10 pts and allowed 113.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.80 pts and allowed 104.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 18.10 (77.02%)
Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 28.00
Blocks: 4.80
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 11.70
Personal Fouls: 17.30

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (60%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 17.70 (72.24%)
Rebounds: Total 40.3, Offensive 8.70, Defensive 31.60
Assists: 26.00
Blocks: 3.70
Steals: 9.80
Turnovers : 11.50
Personal Fouls: 15.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.10 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 16.80 (76.71%)
Rebounds: Total 46.9, Offensive 13.70, Defensive 33.20
Assists: 24.50
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 7.70
Turnovers : 14.90
Personal Fouls: 18.90

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (39%)
Free Throws Made: 14.90 (77.2%)
Rebounds: Total 46.1, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 33.70
Assists: 24.20
Blocks: 6.30
Steals: 8.90
Turnovers : 16.90
Personal Fouls: 18.10

Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Luka Doncic	55	35.65	1804	470	32.8	8.5	3.9	8.0	0.6	1.5
Austin Reaves	41	34.02	986	226	24.0	5.5	2.5	4.8	0.4	1.1
LeBron James	46	33.26	978	320	21.3	7.0	1.4	5.7	0.6	1.1

Rui Hachimura	55	29.23	634	49	11.5	0.9	1.8	3.3	0.3	0.5
Marcus Smart	56	28.51	537	159	9.6	2.8	1.6	2.8	0.4	1.4
DeAndre Ayton	58	27.44	730	51	12.6	0.9	-	8.3	0.9	0.6
Jake LaRavia	67	25.24	584	127	8.7	1.9	1.0	3.9	0.4	1.2
Luke Kennard	63	21.03	526	128	8.3	2.0	1.6	2.2	0.1	0.7
Jarred Vanderbilt	55	17.78	246	68	4.5	1.2	0.5	4.6	0.3	0.8
Jaxson Hayes	55	17.72	396	51	7.2	0.9	0.1	4.1	0.6	0.4
Nick Smith Jr.	25	12.74	150	32	6.0	1.3	1.1	1.0	0.1	0.5
Maximilian Kleber	35	10.96	76	22	2.2	0.6	0.2	1.9	0.3	0.4
Dalton Knecht	48	10.61	201	16	4.2	0.3	0.6	1.4	0.2	0.2
Drew Timme	21	8.54	72	16	3.4	0.8	0.4	1.3	-	0.2
Kobe Bufkin	11	8.2	33	5	3.0	0.5	0.3	0.8	0.3	0.2
Bronny James	32	7	66	38	2.1	1.2	0.4	0.5	0.1	0.3
Adou Thiero	19	5.48	28	6	1.5	0.3	-	1.1	0.1	0.3
Christopher Manon	6	4.18	2	1	0.3	0.2	-	1.0	0.3	0.5

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Amen Thompson	64	37.04	1138	340	17.8	5.3	0.4	7.7	0.6	1.5
Kevin Durant	63	36.33	1635	282	26.0	4.5	2.3	5.5	0.9	0.8
Jabari Smith	62	34.84	953	114	15.4	1.8	2.2	6.8	0.9	0.9

Alperen Sengun	58	33.41	1169	351	20.2	6.1	0.5	9.0	1.1	1.2
Tari Eason	44	26.19	476	71	10.8	1.6	1.7	6.4	0.5	1.3
Reed Sheppard	66	25.92	888	215	13.5	3.3	2.7	2.8	0.7	1.4
Steven Adams	32	22.83	187	48	5.8	1.5	-	8.6	0.7	0.7
Josh Okogie	63	18.69	318	54	5.0	0.9	0.9	2.7	0.2	0.9
Dorian Finney-Smith	30	17.62	95	27	3.2	0.9	0.7	2.7	0.2	0.5
Aaron Holiday	43	12.97	238	40	5.5	0.9	1.1	0.9	0.1	0.4
Clint Capela	60	12.46	226	38	3.8	0.6	-	4.6	0.9	0.5
Jae'Sean Tate	34	8.43	92	17	2.7	0.5	0.2	1.4	0.1	0.3
JD Davison	25	7.34	55	29	2.2	1.2	0.3	1.0	0.2	0.2
Isaiah Crawford	11	6.05	15	4	1.4	0.4	0.2	0.9	0.3	0.2
Jeff Green	25	5.34	59	4	2.4	0.2	0.5	0.8	0.0	0.0
Kevon Harris	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tristen Newton	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

14 Mar NBA

Nuggets 125-127 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NBA

Bulls 130-142 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Timberwolves 106-120 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Knicks 97-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Pacers 117-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Lakers 113-120 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Pelicans 101-110 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Kings 104-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Feb NBA

Lakers 129-101 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Lakers 110-113 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

13 Mar NBA

Pelicans 105-107 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Rockets 93-129 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NBA

Raptors 99-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Rockets 120-145 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Warriors 115-113 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

02 Mar NBA

Rockets 123-118 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

28 Feb NBA

Rockets 105-115 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Rockets 113-108 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Kings 97-128 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	44	23	0.657	114.2	107	7.2	22-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Nets	17	50	0.254	106.7	115.6	-8.9	9-23	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	27	40	0.403	115.7	120.2	-4.5	16-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	3-7	2L
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	38	28	0.576	115.7	114.1	1.6	22-12	16-16	9-5	24-19	8-2	7W
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	36	31	0.537	117.7	116.6	1.1	18-16	18-15	7-6	21-21	9-1	9W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Wizards	16	50	0.242	112.6	123.7	-11.1	11-22	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	11L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	32	36	0.471	115.1	117.6	-2.5	18-16	14-20	6-7	24-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	42	25	0.627	116.5	115.3	1.2	23-12	19-13	8-7	28-16	8-2	5W
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	34	33	0.507	113.4	112.6	0.8	19-14	15-19	8-6	21-20	7-3	1L
Warriors	32	35	0.478	115.1	114.4	0.7	19-15	13-20	6-6	22-22	2-8	5L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	49	18	0.731	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	23	45	0.338	113.2	118.1	-4.9	14-20	9-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Celtics	44	23	0.657	114.2	107	7.2	22-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Magic	38	28	0.576	115.7	114.1	1.6	22-12	16-16	9-5	24-19	8-2	7W
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hawks	36	31	0.537	117.7	116.6	1.1	18-16	18-15	7-6	21-21	9-1	9W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	27	40	0.403	115.7	120.2	-4.5	16-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	3-7	2L
Nets	17	50	0.254	106.7	115.6	-8.9	9-23	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Wizards	16	50	0.242	112.6	123.7	-11.1	11-22	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	11L
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Spurs	49	18	0.731	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1W
Lakers	42	25	0.627	116.5	115.3	1.2	23-12	19-13	8-7	28-16	8-2	5W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	34	33	0.507	113.4	112.6	0.8	19-14	15-19	8-6	21-20	7-3	1L
Warriors	32	35	0.478	115.1	114.4	0.7	19-15	13-20	6-6	22-22	2-8	5L
Trail Blazers	32	36	0.471	115.1	117.6	-2.5	18-16	14-20	6-7	24-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	23	45	0.338	113.2	118.1	-4.9	14-20	9-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	53	15	0.779	118.5	107.7	10.8	29-7	24-8	11-3	37-9	9-1	8W
Spurs	49	18	0.731	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	23-11	11-3	28-14	8-2	1W
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Celtics	44	23	0.657	114.2	107	7.2	22-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	6-4	1W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Lakers	42	25	0.627	116.5	115.3	1.2	23-12	19-13	8-7	28-16	8-2	5W
Rockets	41	25	0.621	114.1	109.9	4.2	23-8	18-17	7-6	23-19	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	41	27	0.603	119.1	114.9	4.2	22-13	19-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Nuggets	41	27	0.603	120.7	116.7	4	18-13	23-14	6-5	25-15	5-5	1L
Timberwolves	41	27	0.603	118.5	115.2	3.3	22-12	19-15	8-6	25-20	6-4	1L
Suns	39	28	0.582	112.5	111.2	1.3	22-13	17-15	10-6	25-18	6-4	1L
Magic	38	28	0.576	115.7	114.1	1.6	22-12	16-16	9-5	24-19	8-2	7W
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hawks	36	31	0.537	117.7	116.6	1.1	18-16	18-15	7-6	21-21	9-1	9W
Clippers	34	33	0.507	113.4	112.6	0.8	19-14	15-19	8-6	21-20	7-3	1L
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Warriors	32	35	0.478	115.1	114.4	0.7	19-15	13-20	6-6	22-22	2-8	5L
Trail Blazers	32	36	0.471	115.1	117.6	-2.5	18-16	14-20	6-7	24-19	4-6	1L
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	27	40	0.403	115.7	120.2	-4.5	16-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	3-7	2L
Grizzlies	23	43	0.348	115.7	118.4	-2.7	12-20	11-23	6-7	18-27	2-8	7L
Mavericks	23	45	0.338	113.2	118.1	-4.9	14-20	9-25	4-10	12-29	2-8	1W
Pelicans	22	46	0.324	115.4	119.8	-4.4	13-21	9-25	6-8	13-30	6-4	1L
Jazz	20	48	0.294	117.3	124.9	-7.6	12-22	8-26	1-11	11-32	2-8	3L
Kings	18	51	0.261	110.8	120.6	-9.8	12-23	6-28	3-10	12-34	5-5	2W
Nets	17	50	0.254	106.7	115.6	-8.9	9-23	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	3L
Wizards	16	50	0.242	112.6	123.7	-11.1	11-22	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	11L
Pacers	15	53	0.221	111.2	119.9	-8.7	10-24	5-29	3-10	11-32	0-10	13L

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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