Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

By Elijah Jackson, Senior NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 31, 14:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Wolves vs Hawks

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the hardwood against the Atlanta Hawks 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.

Our Best Pick is Wolves Against The Spread

The Wolves should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -3.5 to cover the line against the Hawks at -112.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 100-92 Wolves Win

Minnesota Timberwolves won their previous game 136-101. This was a road victory at United Center against Chicago Bulls. Naz Reid tallied 33 points, while Anthony Edwards put up 23 and Julius Randle 17.

Atlanta Hawks have been beaten in their last seven games. On the road at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat them 140-129. Nickeil Alexander-Walker was able to score 30 points, Onyeka Okongwu had 26 points and 14 rebounds, while Vit Krejci recorded 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wolves beat the Hawks when the teams last met. It was a 100-92 scoreline at Target Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Hawks land six wins.

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

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Minnesota Timberwolves – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Wolves are averaging 117.0 points, 46.2 rebounds, 27.0 assists, 9.3 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 45.9% from the field and 71.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.4 points and 45.9 rebounds per contest.

Anthony Edwards is averaging 22.3 points, Rudy Gobert 12.8 rebounds and Julius Randle 6.1 assists, while Donte DiVincenzo averages 2.9 (34.9%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.8 points, 40.7 rebounds, 32.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.1% from the field and 81.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 130.6 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 9.2 assists, while Vit Krejci has an average of 3.2 (48.5%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves lineup: Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle.

Atlanta Hawks lineup: Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Zaccharie Risacher, Onyeka Okongwu.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

Head into Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

Bank on Wolves to cover the -3.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -112 for this NBA showdown.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Timberwolves vs Hawks stats:

The -3.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The -3.5 line has been covered by Wolves in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Wolves -3.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Naz Reid Over 2.5 Assists -109

Naz Reid (Wolves) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight games on the road. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -109 for this happening.

Latest Naz Reid Player Prop Odds

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Onyeka Okongwu Over 2.5 Assists -103

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks) has finished with Over 2.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -103 available.

Latest Onyeka Okongwu Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Timberwolves -6

Totals Over 239.5

Player Assists Naz Reid Over 2.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Wolves -6, Over 239.5 and Naz Reid (Wolves) to have Over 2.5 assists.

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

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127 - 120 Hawks logo

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For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Wolves can be backed to win 127-120 at massive betting odds.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks 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 Make Wolves Moneyline Favorites

Minnesota Timberwolves are -222 favorites and that means a 69% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +184 about Atlanta Hawks.

The current spread is 6 and the total points line is 239.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 239.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball bets. The best sportsbooks have hundreds of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

Total Points

Anthony Edwards Favorite to Get Most Points

Anthony Edwards is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -105 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -127 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Trae Young (Hawks)

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)

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Player Assists

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Trae Young (Hawks)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

Dyson Daniels (Hawks)

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Player Rebounds

Rudy Gobert (Timberwolves)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)

Julius Randle (Timberwolves)

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Micro Betting

Among the various options for wagering on basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

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Hawks Home Record Includes Five Straight Defeats

The Hawks have been handed five consecutive losses at State Farm Arena. They have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 119.50 points on average and giving up 125.70.

The Wolves own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 126.90 points per contest and giving up 119.50.

The most recent State Farm Arena meeting saw the Hawks claim a 117-104 win over the Wolves. Over the last 8 head-to-head clashes at State Farm Arena, the Hawks have secured six victories, as the Wolves have picked up two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O243.5	U243.5
Atlanta Hawks Home Stats		3-7	245.20	119.50	125.70	5	5
Minnesota Timberwolves Away Stats		6-4	246.40	126.90	119.50	4	6

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O243.5 = Games Over 243.5 Points
U243.5 = Games Under 243.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Timberwolves

NBA: 30/12 Timberwolves 136 Bulls101
NBA: 28/12 Nets 123 Timberwolves107
NBA: 26/12 Timberwolves 138 Nuggets142
NBA: 24/12 Knicks 104 Timberwolves115
NBA: 22/12 Bucks 100 Timberwolves103

Hawks

NBA: 30/12 Hawks 129 Thunder140
NBA: 28/12 Knicks 128 Hawks125
NBA: 27/12 Heat 126 Hawks111
NBA: 24/12 Bulls 126 Hawks123
NBA: 21/12 Bulls 152 Hawks150

Head to Head

Timberwolves vs Hawks

NBA: 28/01 2025 Hawks 92 Timberwolves 100
NBA: 24/12 2024 Timberwolves 104 Hawks 117
NBA: 13/04 2024 Hawks 106 Timberwolves 109
NBA: 31/10 2023 Timberwolves 113 Hawks 127
NBA: 23/03 2023 Hawks 124 Timberwolves 125
NBA: 14/03 2023 Timberwolves 136 Hawks 115
NBA: 20/01 2022 Timberwolves 122 Hawks 134
NBA: 07/12 2021 Hawks 121 Timberwolves 110
NBA: 23/01 2021 Hawks 116 Timberwolves 98
NBA: 18/01 2021 Timberwolves 97 Hawks 108

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats

Atlanta Hawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
-3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 229.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 246.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 243.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 243.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 126.90 pts and allowed 119.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 253.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 245.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 243.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 243.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.80 pts and allowed 130.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 119.50 pts and allowed 125.70 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 20.10 (71.53%)
Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 12.20, Defensive 34.00
Assists: 27.00
Blocks: 5.80
Steals: 9.30
Turnovers : 11.30
Personal Fouls: 20.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (57%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 22.60 (79.3%)
Rebounds: Total 44.9, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 34.10
Assists: 26.90
Blocks: 6.50
Steals: 8.80
Turnovers : 12.40
Personal Fouls: 22.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 17.90 (81%)
Rebounds: Total 40.7, Offensive 10.10, Defensive 30.60
Assists: 32.20
Blocks: 4.40
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 16.40 (78.47%)
Rebounds: Total 41, Offensive 8.80, Defensive 32.20
Assists: 31.80
Blocks: 3.90
Steals: 7.60
Turnovers : 13.20
Personal Fouls: 19.90

Team News

Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Anthony Edwards	25	36.31	751	96	30.0	3.8	3.4	5.2	0.8	1.4
Julius Randle	33	33.77	739	195	22.4	5.9	1.5	7.0	0.2	1.2
Jaden McDaniels	31	32.2	465	85	15.0	2.7	1.4	4.6	0.9	1.0

Rudy Gobert	33	31.76	369	60	11.2	1.8	-	11.0	1.7	0.6
Donte DiVincenzo	33	31.63	447	132	13.5	4.0	3.1	4.5	0.5	1.2
Naz Reid	33	26.79	471	80	14.3	2.4	2.5	6.2	0.8	1.0
Mike Conley	28	19.29	143	88	5.1	3.1	1.1	1.8	0.3	0.7
Jaylen Clark	30	14.24	135	15	4.5	0.5	0.5	2.0	0.1	0.8
Bones Hyland	24	13.37	156	52	6.5	2.2	1.2	1.4	0.3	0.6
Terrence Shannon	22	12.82	100	14	4.5	0.6	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.3
Rob Dillingham	27	10.42	105	50	3.9	1.9	0.3	1.2	0.1	0.6
Leonard Miller	11	4.19	18	4	1.6	0.4	-	1.2	-	0.2
Joan Beringer	11	4.09	18	-	1.6	0.0	-	1.4	0.4	0.1
Joe Ingles	7	3.29	-	6	0.0	0.9	-	-	-	0.1
Johnny Juzang	11	2.73	14	3	1.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	-	0.1

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jalen Johnson	30	35.42	710	253	23.7	8.4	1.6	10.4	0.5	1.4
Dyson Daniels	33	34.15	380	190	11.5	5.8	0.2	6.5	0.4	1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	32	32.77	660	104	20.6	3.3	2.9	3.5	0.7	1.0

Onyeka Okongwu	33	31.85	540	106	16.4	3.2	1.9	7.8	1.0	1.0
Trae Young	10	28.01	193	89	19.3	8.9	1.8	1.6	0.1	1.0
Kristaps Porzingis	13	25.91	249	40	19.2	3.1	1.8	5.6	1.6	0.5
Zaccharie Risacher	31	24.19	333	46	10.7	1.5	1.5	2.9	0.6	1.0
Vit Krejci	30	23.93	324	46	10.8	1.5	2.7	2.3	0.3	0.7
Luke Kennard	30	20	203	66	6.8	2.2	1.3	1.9	0.0	0.7
Mouhamed Gueye	33	15.68	168	30	5.1	0.9	0.5	3.5	0.6	0.6
Keaton Wallace	29	13.11	121	72	4.2	2.5	1.0	1.4	0.1	0.6
Asa Newell	24	11	136	13	5.7	0.5	0.9	1.8	0.3	0.4
Caleb Houstan	8	5.36	20	2	2.5	0.3	0.6	0.6	0.1	0.1
N'Faly Dante	4	3.85	3	-	0.8	-	-	1.8	-	0.5
Jacob Toppin	5	3.38	8	1	1.6	0.2	-	0.2	0.2	-
Malik Williams	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Table

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Name

Info

Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks Confirmed Lineup

1 Jalen Johnson

5 Dyson Daniels

7 Nickeil Alexander-Walker

10 Zaccharie Risacher

17 Onyeka Okongwu

Minnesota Timberwolves Confirmed Lineup

0 Donte DiVincenzo

3 Jaden McDaniels

5 Anthony Edwards

27 Rudy Gobert

30 Julius Randle

Previous Minnesota Timberwolves Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nets 123-107 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Thunder 107-112 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

17 Dec NBA

Grizzlies 116-110 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Kings 103-117 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 127-120 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

08 Dec NBA

Suns 108-105 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Hawks 129-140 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Knicks 128-125 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

26 Dec NBA

Heat 126-111 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Bulls 126-123 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Bulls 152-150 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Spurs 126-98 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Hawks 126-133 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

76ers 117-120 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Hawks 115-142 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

06 Dec NBA

Hawks 131-116 Wizards

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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