LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Nov 14, 15:37 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Pelicans

The LA Lakers meet the New Orleans Pelicans in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert predictions, best bets, updated odds, matchup stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Lakers to Dominate

We’re really sweet on the Lakers who are -10.5 on the spread. They should enjoy a huge win against the Pelicans and cover the line at -110.

9 Wins for Lakers in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

LA Lakers were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 121-92 reverse against Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Luka Doncic poured in 19 points, with Dalton Knecht contributing 16 and Austin Reaves adding 13.

New Orleans Pelicans have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Smoothie King Center, they were turned over 125-117 by Portland Trail Blazers. Offensively, Derik Queen led the way, scoring 26, while Saddiq Bey added 25 and Trey Murphy 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 124-108 win for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena when they last played the Pelicans. The Lakers have won six on the spin against the Pelicans. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W

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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.4 points, 40.7 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 9.6 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.4 points and 39.8 rebounds per matchup.

Austin Reaves is averaging 20.4 points and 5.5 assists, while DeAndre Ayton averages 6.9 rebounds and Luka Doncic 2.1 (30.4%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 107.5 points, 40.7 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.4% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.0 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.0 (36.6%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Kevon Looney.

LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Go for Lakers against the spread in order to get the best value. The big favorites should be able to cover a line of -10.5 at -110 for this NBA matchup.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Lakers vs Pelicans stats:

The +10.5 line hasn’t been covered by Pelicans in 2 consecutive games against Lakers.

Lakers -10.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jeremiah Fears Under 15.5 Points -105

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 9.75 points in the past 4 home 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 Jeremiah Fears Player Prop Odds

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Austin Reaves Over 23.5 Points -122

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has averaged 29.14 points in the past 7 games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -122 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers -10.5

Totals Over 228.5

Player Points Jeremiah Fears Under 15.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Lakers -10.5. We’ve also gone for Over 228.5 and Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans) to score Under 15.5 points.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular basketball game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers

125 - 111 Pelicans logo

Pelicans

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Lakers to achieve a winning scoreline of 125-111 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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LA Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans 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.

Lakers Big Favorites With the Books

LA Lakers have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -476 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New Orleans Pelicans are trading at +370.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 227.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 227.5, it’s -110.

NBA fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Luka Doncic Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to land the most baskets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -106 can be found for him scoring Over 34.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Player Points

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)

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Player Assists

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Jeremiah Fears (Pelicans)

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Player Rebounds

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Deandre Ayton (Lakers)

Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

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Micro Betting

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

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Last Ten Pelicans Home Games Include Seven Defeats

The Pelicans have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, putting up 105.50 points per contest and giving up 116.20.

The Lakers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 109.60 points per contest and giving up 115.70.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O240.5	U240.5
New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats		4-6	244.70	122.70	122.00	5	5
LA Lakers Away Stats		7-3	228.30	114.00	114.30	2	8

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Lakers

NBA: 05/01 Grizzlies 114 Lakers120
NBA: 03/01 Grizzlies 121 Lakers128
NBA: 31/12 Pistons 128 Lakers106
NBA: 29/12 Kings 101 Lakers125
NBA: 26/12 Rockets 119 Lakers96

Pelicans

NBA: 05/01 Pelicans 106 Heat125
NBA: 03/01 Trail Blazers 122 Pelicans109
NBA: 01/01 Pelicans 118 Bulls134
NBA: 30/12 Knicks 130 Pelicans125
NBA: 28/12 Suns 123 Pelicans114

Head to Head

Lakers vs Pelicans

NBA: 01/12 2025 Pelicans 121 Lakers 133
NBA: 15/11 2025 Lakers 118 Pelicans 104
NBA: 05/04 2025 Pelicans 108 Lakers 124
NBA: 05/03 2025 Pelicans 115 Lakers 136
NBA: 17/11 2024 Lakers 104 Pelicans 99
NBA: 17/04 2024 Lakers 110 Pelicans 106
NBA: 14/04 2024 Lakers 124 Pelicans 108
NBA: 10/02 2024 Pelicans 122 Lakers 139
NBA: 01/01 2024 Lakers 109 Pelicans 129
NBA: 08/12 2023 Pelicans 89 Lakers 133

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

New Orleans Pelicans Stats

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
+5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 240.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.90 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.00 pts and allowed 114.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 241.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 244.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 240.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 240.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.80 pts and allowed 124.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 122.70 pts and allowed 122.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (61%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 21.80 (75.43%)
Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 11.10, Defensive 30.10
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 8.20
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (58%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 23.30 (77.15%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 23.00
Blocks: 4.70
Steals: 8.50
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.70 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 10.30 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 21.50 (79.93%)
Rebounds: Total 44.5, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.00
Assists: 24.60
Blocks: 5.70
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 14.10
Personal Fouls: 20.00

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 36.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 9.00 (31%)
Free Throws Made: 22.70 (81.65%)
Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 9.40
Turnovers : 12.00
Personal Fouls: 20.70

Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Luka Doncic	26	36.41	875	225	33.7	8.7	3.3	8.1	0.6	1.5
Austin Reaves	23	35.3	612	144	26.6	6.3	2.7	5.2	0.2	1.0
LeBron James	17	33.33	361	114	21.2	6.7	1.5	5.2	0.6	0.9

Rui Hachimura	27	32.49	344	23	12.7	0.9	1.8	3.8	0.2	0.6
DeAndre Ayton	29	29.44	414	24	14.3	0.8	-	8.4	1.0	0.8
Marcus Smart	24	27.65	231	75	9.6	3.1	1.5	2.8	0.4	1.4
Jake LaRavia	33	26.12	318	67	9.6	2.0	1.1	4.3	0.5	1.3
Gabe Vincent	14	21.48	66	20	4.7	1.4	1.2	0.9	0.1	0.5
Jarred Vanderbilt	24	19.4	123	32	5.1	1.3	0.6	5.5	0.4	0.9
Jaxson Hayes	28	17.34	173	26	6.2	0.9	0.0	4.0	0.6	0.4
Nick Smith Jr.	16	16.33	123	20	7.7	1.3	1.4	1.1	0.1	0.5
Dalton Knecht	28	13.21	150	12	5.4	0.4	0.9	1.8	0.3	0.3
Maximilian Kleber	16	12.01	29	11	1.8	0.7	0.2	1.7	0.3	0.3
Bronny James	18	8.17	29	24	1.6	1.3	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.5
Adou Thiero	15	5.78	20	5	1.3	0.3	-	1.2	0.1	0.3
Christopher Manon	3	4.27	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	0.7	0.3
Drew Timme	3	3.67	2	3	0.7	1.0	-	1.0	-	0.3

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Trey Murphy	34	35.47	703	119	20.7	3.5	2.8	6.1	0.2	1.6
Saddiq Bey	34	29.88	513	78	15.1	2.3	1.6	5.9	0.1	1.0
Zion Williamson	21	28.5	479	68	22.8	3.2	-	5.9	0.6	1.1

Herbert Jones	22	28.01	215	52	9.8	2.4	1.4	3.7	0.3	1.7
Jordan Poole	18	27.75	300	67	16.7	3.7	2.6	1.9	0.4	0.7
Jeremiah Fears	37	26.75	535	115	14.5	3.1	1.1	3.5	0.2	1.2
Derik Queen	36	25.93	473	145	13.1	4.0	0.2	7.0	0.9	1.0
Jose Alvarado	34	22.15	272	108	8.0	3.2	1.6	2.8	0.1	1.0
Bryce McGowens	23	18.55	175	30	7.6	1.3	0.8	2.2	0.2	0.6
Yves Missi	29	17.66	150	31	5.2	1.1	-	5.2	1.2	0.3
Kevon Looney	15	14.77	40	25	2.7	1.7	0.1	5.2	0.5	0.3
Micah Peavy	31	14.84	135	29	4.4	0.9	0.4	2.1	0.1	0.5
Jordan Hawkins	28	13.76	127	21	4.5	0.8	0.9	1.6	0.1	0.1
Karlo Matkovic	24	12.27	119	19	5.0	0.8	0.4	3.3	0.7	0.3
DeAndre Jordan	2	11.65	9	-	4.5	-	-	5.0	-	-
Trey Alexander	4	9.95	14	5	3.5	1.3	0.5	1.0	0.3	0.3
Hunter Dickinson	1	4.7	2	-	2.0	-	-	-	1.0	-
Dejounte Murray	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jaden Springer	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

LeBron James

Injured

Gabe Vincent

Injured

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Dejounte Murray

Injured

Jordan Poole

Injured

Zion Williamson

Injured

Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup

0 Jeremiah Fears

2 Herbert Jones

25 Trey Murphy

41 Saddiq Bey

55 Kevon Looney

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

5 DeAndre Ayton

15 Austin Reaves

28 Rui Hachimura

36 Marcus Smart

77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

30 Dec NBA

Pistons 128-106 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

28 Dec NBA

Kings 101-125 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Rockets 119-96 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Lakers 108-132 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Lakers 88-103 Clippers

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Lakers 143-135 Jazz

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Lakers 116-114 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

10 Dec NBA

Spurs 132-119 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

04 Jan NBA

Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

02 Jan NBA

Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-134 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Knicks 130-125 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Suns 123-114 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Suns 115-108 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Pacers 109-128 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Rockets 128-133 Pelicans

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
76ers	35	30	0.538	115.9	116.3	-0.4	18-16	17-14	8-7	21-22	5-5	1W
Nets	17	48	0.262	107	115.9	-8.9	9-23	8-25	3-10	12-29	2-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	46	18	0.719	117	109.6	7.4	24-8	22-10	10-4	31-10	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Bucks	27	37	0.422	111.1	116	-4.9	15-18	12-19	8-5	19-24	3-7	2L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Pacers	15	50	0.231	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	10L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	36	28	0.563	115.3	113.8	1.5	21-12	15-16	7-5	22-19	7-3	5W
Heat	37	29	0.561	120.6	116.7	3.9	22-11	15-18	7-5	21-18	8-2	6W
Hawks	34	31	0.523	117.8	117.2	0.6	16-16	18-15	7-6	19-21	8-2	7W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Wizards	16	48	0.25	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-22	5-26	2-11	11-29	1-9	9L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Suns	38	27	0.585	112.3	111	1.3	22-13	16-14	10-6	25-18	6-4	3W
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	23	41	0.359	115.9	118.3	-2.4	12-19	11-22	6-6	18-26	2-8	5L
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W
Mavericks	21	44	0.323	113	117.8	-4.8	14-19	7-25	3-10	11-29	2-8	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	46	18	0.719	117	109.6	7.4	24-8	22-10	10-4	31-10	5-5	1W
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Magic	36	28	0.563	115.3	113.8	1.5	21-12	15-16	7-5	22-19	7-3	5W
Heat	37	29	0.561	120.6	116.7	3.9	22-11	15-18	7-5	21-18	8-2	6W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
76ers	35	30	0.538	115.9	116.3	-0.4	18-16	17-14	8-7	21-22	5-5	1W
Hawks	34	31	0.523	117.8	117.2	0.6	16-16	18-15	7-6	19-21	8-2	7W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Bucks	27	37	0.422	111.1	116	-4.9	15-18	12-19	8-5	19-24	3-7	2L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Nets	17	48	0.262	107	115.9	-8.9	9-23	8-25	3-10	12-29	2-8	1L
Wizards	16	48	0.25	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-22	5-26	2-11	11-29	1-9	9L
Pacers	15	50	0.231	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	38	27	0.585	112.3	111	1.3	22-13	16-14	10-6	25-18	6-4	3W
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	41	0.359	115.9	118.3	-2.4	12-19	11-22	6-6	18-26	2-8	5L
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W
Mavericks	21	44	0.323	113	117.8	-4.8	14-19	7-25	3-10	11-29	2-8	8L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	51	15	0.773	118.8	107.9	10.9	27-7	24-8	10-3	36-9	9-1	6W
Spurs	48	17	0.738	118.7	111.6	7.1	25-6	23-11	11-3	28-13	9-1	5W
Pistons	46	18	0.719	117	109.6	7.4	24-8	22-10	10-4	31-10	5-5	1W
Celtics	43	22	0.662	114.5	107.2	7.3	21-10	22-12	9-5	28-14	7-3	1L
Knicks	42	25	0.627	117.2	110.9	6.3	23-9	19-16	11-3	27-15	6-4	1W
Rockets	40	25	0.615	114.2	110	4.2	22-8	18-17	6-6	22-19	6-4	1L
Lakers	40	25	0.615	115.9	114.9	1	21-12	19-13	8-7	27-16	6-4	3W
Cavaliers	40	26	0.606	118.8	114.8	4	22-12	18-14	8-5	26-17	5-5	1L
Nuggets	40	26	0.606	120.4	116.3	4.1	18-13	22-13	6-5	24-14	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	40	26	0.606	118.6	115.1	3.5	22-12	18-14	8-5	24-19	6-4	3L
Suns	38	27	0.585	112.3	111	1.3	22-13	16-14	10-6	25-18	6-4	3W
Magic	36	28	0.563	115.3	113.8	1.5	21-12	15-16	7-5	22-19	7-3	5W
Heat	37	29	0.561	120.6	116.7	3.9	22-11	15-18	7-5	21-18	8-2	6W
Raptors	36	29	0.554	113.4	111.9	1.5	17-16	19-13	4-10	27-16	4-6	2L
76ers	35	30	0.538	115.9	116.3	-0.4	18-16	17-14	8-7	21-22	5-5	1W
Hawks	34	31	0.523	117.8	117.2	0.6	16-16	18-15	7-6	19-21	8-2	7W
Clippers	33	32	0.508	113.4	112.6	0.8	18-13	15-19	8-5	21-19	6-4	3W
Hornets	34	33	0.507	115.7	112.3	3.4	14-17	20-16	9-5	20-22	8-2	2W
Warriors	32	33	0.492	115.2	114.2	1	19-14	13-19	6-6	22-21	3-7	3L
Trail Blazers	31	35	0.47	115.1	117.8	-2.7	17-16	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Bucks	27	37	0.422	111.1	116	-4.9	15-18	12-19	8-5	19-24	3-7	2L
Bulls	27	38	0.415	115.6	119.9	-4.3	16-18	11-20	4-10	17-26	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	23	41	0.359	115.9	118.3	-2.4	12-19	11-22	6-6	18-26	2-8	5L
Pelicans	22	45	0.328	115.6	120	-4.4	13-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	7-3	2W
Mavericks	21	44	0.323	113	117.8	-4.8	14-19	7-25	3-10	11-29	2-8	8L
Jazz	20	46	0.303	117.4	125	-7.6	12-22	8-24	1-10	11-30	2-8	1L
Nets	17	48	0.262	107	115.9	-8.9	9-23	8-25	3-10	12-29	2-8	1L
Wizards	16	48	0.25	112.5	123.7	-11.2	11-22	5-26	2-11	11-29	1-9	9L
Kings	16	51	0.239	110.6	120.9	-10.3	11-23	5-28	2-10	10-34	4-6	1L
Pacers	15	50	0.231	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-28	3-9	11-30	0-10	10L

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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