Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 9, 16:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Magic

The Miami Heat hit the hardwood against the Orlando Magic in this Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Magic Look a Great Bet on the Moneyline

There is merit in simply backing the Magic on the Moneyline considering our prediction is that the home team will prove too strong for the Heat. Especially as -116 are available about this happening.

Magic Overcame Heat in Previous Matchup

Miami Heat suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 127-111 in their previous game. This was at home to Sacramento Kings at Kaseya Center. Jaime Jaquez Jr. poured in 27 points, with Simone Fontecchio contributing 20 and Norman Powell adding 18.

Orlando Magic lost on the road in their last game. New York Knicks won 106-100 at Madison Square Garden. Offensively, Jalen Suggs led the charge with 17, while Desmond Bane contributed 16 and Paolo Banchero 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Magic have won the last two matchups against the Heat. They achieved winning scorelines of 125-121 and 106-105 at Kia Center. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
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

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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

The Heat have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 47.7 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 46.7% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 113.7 points and 47.1 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 19.1 points and 2.2 (42.3%) 3-pointers made. Kel'el Ware averages 11.3 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 7.5 assists.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.1 points, 44.9 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.0 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Franz Wagner is averaging 22.1 points, Wendell Carter Jr. 7.1 rebounds and Desmond Bane 4.6 assists, while Jalen Suggs has an average of 1.9 (28.4%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Davion Mitchell.

Orlando Magic lineup: Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr..

Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Magic our pick for this NBA matchup. You can currently get -116 for this selection which looks value.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Heat vs Magic stats:

Magic have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
Magic have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
Heat have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Heat have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
Heat have lost their last 3 games.
Magic have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Magic Moneyline Probability

According to the top NBA betting sites, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anthony Black Over 4.5 Rebounds -101

Anthony Black (Magic) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -101 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Anthony Black Player Prop Odds

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Desmond Bane Under 22.5 Points -125

Desmond Bane (Magic) has averaged 19.6 points in the past 5 games at home. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -125 available.

Latest Desmond Bane Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Magic

Totals Over 232.5

Player Rebounds Anthony Black Over 4.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Magic on the moneyline combined with Over 232.5. Add in Anthony Black (Magic) to record Over 4.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat

119 - 121 Magic logo

Magic

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Magic to win by a 121-119 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic 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 Expecting Tight Affair

You can back Orlando Magic at -116 to win against Miami Heat, with the latter trading at -102. According to the sportsbooks, the probability of the road team winning this NBA game is 51%.

The current spread is 1 and the total points line is 235.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you’re going for Over 235.5, then the odds are -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Tyler Herro Favorite to Score the Most Points

Tyler Herro is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -123 to score Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -108.

Player Points

Tyler Herro (Heat)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Norman Powell (Heat)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

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Player Assists

Davion Mitchell (Heat)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Tyler Herro (Heat)

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Player Rebounds

Bam Adebayo (Heat)

Kel'el Ware (Heat)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

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Micro Betting

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

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Kia Center

Magic Hold Edge in Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Kia Center

The Magic own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 117.60 points on offense and surrendering 110.50 on defense.

The Heat own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 121.40 points scored and 118.00 points allowed.

The Magic beat the Heat 106-105 when they last met at Kia Center. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Kia Center, the Magic have notched seven victories, while the Heat have recorded three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Orlando Magic Home Stats		8-2	228.10	117.60	110.50	4	6
Miami Heat Away Stats		4-6	239.40	121.40	118.00	7	3

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Heat

NBA: 07/12 Kings 127 Heat111
NBA: 06/12 Heat 105 Magic106
NBA: 04/12 Heat 108 Mavericks118
NBA: 02/12 Clippers 123 Heat140
NBA: 30/11 Pistons 138 Heat135

Magic

NBA: 07/12 Magic 100 Knicks106
NBA: 06/12 Heat 105 Magic106
NBA: 04/12 Spurs 114 Magic112
NBA: 02/12 Bulls 120 Magic125
NBA: 29/11 Magic 112 Pistons109

Head to Head

Heat vs Magic

NBA: 06/12 2025 Heat 105 Magic 106
NBA: 23/10 2025 Heat 121 Magic 125
NBA: 28/01 2025 Magic 119 Heat 125
NBA: 27/12 2024 Heat 89 Magic 88
NBA: 22/12 2024 Heat 114 Magic 121
NBA: 24/10 2024 Magic 116 Heat 97
NBA: 07/02 2024 Magic 95 Heat 121
NBA: 22/01 2024 Heat 87 Magic 105
NBA: 13/01 2024 Magic 96 Heat 99
NBA: 21/12 2023 Heat 115 Magic 106

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
-1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 232.80 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 113.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 118.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 232.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 121.10 pts and allowed 113.00 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.60 pts and allowed 110.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 31.50 (53%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 20.70 (76.1%)
Rebounds: Total 47.7, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 35.60
Assists: 28.70
Blocks: 5.60
Steals: 8.60
Turnovers : 13.00
Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 20.50 (75.65%)
Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 34.90
Assists: 30.00
Blocks: 4.30
Steals: 9.20
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 19.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 32.50 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 21.60 (80.9%)
Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 27.20
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 9.40
Turnovers : 11.60
Personal Fouls: 19.50

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.60 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 23.20 (83.75%)
Rebounds: Total 44.8, Offensive 10.30, Defensive 34.50
Assists: 26.00
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 13.80
Personal Fouls: 19.80

Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Andrew Wiggins	21	32.8	352	62	16.8	3.0	1.7	5.0	1.1	1.0
Tyler Herro	5	31.3	119	11	23.8	2.2	3.0	4.6	0.6	1.2
Norman Powell	19	30.51	471	45	24.8	2.4	3.0	3.6	0.3	1.1

Bam Adebayo	18	30.51	345	46	19.2	2.6	1.8	9.0	0.8	1.0
Davion Mitchell	23	30.06	224	180	9.7	7.8	1.0	2.7	0.0	1.3
Jaime Jaquez Jr.	23	29.41	364	117	15.8	5.1	0.3	6.0	0.3	0.7
Kel'el Ware	24	24.59	278	14	11.6	0.6	1.0	10.3	1.4	1.0
Pelle Larsson	23	22.38	207	75	9.0	3.3	1.1	2.5	0.2	0.6
Nikola Jovic	18	19.26	137	50	7.6	2.8	0.9	3.7	0.4	0.6
Simone Fontecchio	23	19.11	236	36	10.3	1.6	2.2	3.0	0.2	0.5
Dru Smith	24	17.16	151	69	6.3	2.9	0.8	2.6	0.3	1.4
Keshad Johnson	9	11.71	35	1	3.9	0.1	0.4	3.1	0.4	0.3
Jahmir Young	5	4.88	10	4	2.0	0.8	0.4	0.4	-	0.2
Myron Gardner	4	2.35	6	1	1.5	0.3	0.5	0.5	-	-
Kasparas Jakucionis	1	0.9	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1.0
Vladislav Goldin	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Terry Rozier	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Franz Wagner	24	33.38	545	88	22.7	3.7	1.5	6.1	0.4	1.2
Desmond Bane	24	33.03	438	108	18.3	4.5	1.6	4.4	0.3	0.8
Paolo Banchero	14	31.28	285	53	20.4	3.8	1.1	7.9	0.8	0.6

Wendell Carter Jr.	23	29.63	266	45	11.6	2.0	1.1	7.6	0.7	0.6
Anthony Black	24	27.97	316	74	13.2	3.1	1.1	3.9	0.6	1.3
Jalen Suggs	19	25.15	278	89	14.6	4.7	1.9	3.8	0.6	1.9
Tristan da Silva	24	23.44	241	28	10.0	1.2	1.7	3.9	0.3	0.8
Goga Bitadze	23	16.9	145	33	6.3	1.4	0.1	5.2	1.3	0.7
Tyus Jones	24	13.97	59	48	2.5	2.0	0.5	0.8	0.1	0.7
Jett Howard	16	10.18	84	11	5.3	0.7	1.1	1.1	0.2	0.1
Jonathan Isaac	21	10.19	62	2	3.0	0.1	0.2	3.1	0.5	0.3
Noah Penda	13	8.74	47	14	3.6	1.1	0.5	3.2	0.2	0.1
Orlando Robinson	3	7.2	7	2	2.3	0.7	0.3	1.0	-	0.3
Jase Richardson	14	6.66	47	13	3.4	0.9	0.4	0.9	-	0.2
Jamal Cain	5	6.26	8	2	1.6	0.4	0.2	0.8	0.2	0.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

0 Anthony Black

3 Desmond Bane

4 Jalen Suggs

5 Paolo Banchero

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup

13 Bam Adebayo

14 Tyler Herro

22 Andrew Wiggins

24 Norman Powell

45 Davion Mitchell

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Kings 127-111 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Heat 105-106 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Heat 108-118 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Clippers 123-140 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

29 Nov NBA

Pistons 138-135 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

26 Nov NBA

Bucks 103-106 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

24 Nov NBA

Mavericks 102-106 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

23 Nov NBA

Heat 127-117 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

21 Nov NBA

Heat 143-107 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

19 Nov NBA

Warriors 96-110 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Magic 100-106 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Heat 105-106 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Spurs 114-112 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

01 Dec NBA

Bulls 120-125 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

28 Nov NBA

Magic 112-109 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

25 Nov NBA

Magic 144-103 76ers

Confirmed Lineups

23 Nov NBA

Magic 129-138 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

22 Nov NBA

Knicks 121-133 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

20 Nov NBA

Clippers 101-129 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

18 Nov NBA

Warriors 113-121 Magic

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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