New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Dec 27, 20:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Knicks vs Hawks

The New York Knicks battle the Atlanta Hawks in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Knicks Set to Outperform Hawks

The Knicks should claim a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward. Back this pick off -6 to cover the line against the Hawks at -106.

Knicks Won 121-105 in Teams’ Last Meeting

New York Knicks previous game saw them claim a 126-124 home win over Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson poured in 34 points, with Jordan Clarkson contributing 25 and Tyler Kolek adding 16.

Atlanta Hawks were defeated last time, making it five losses on the spin. State Farm Arena saw them beaten 126-111 at home to Miami Heat. Trae Young was able to score 30 points, Jalen Johnson had 24 points and 10 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker recorded 15 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at State Farm Arena, with the Knicks claiming the win. Beating the Hawks by a 121-105 scoreline. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Knicks when playing the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W

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New York Knicks – Last 10 Games

The Knicks have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 120.8 points, 48.3 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.9 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 76.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 113.9 points and 42.5 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points, 6.1 assists and 3.2 (42.7%) 3-pointers made, while Mitchell Robinson averages 9.2 rebounds.

Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.9 points, 41.5 rebounds, 31.2 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 128.7 points and 44.9 rebounds.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 22.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 9.6 assists, while Vit Krejci has an average of 3.1 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New York Knicks lineup: OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mohamed Diawara.

Atlanta Hawks lineup: Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Trae Young, Onyeka Okongwu.

New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction & Picks

This New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive line of -6 when it comes to Knicks for this NBA contest. The -106 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our pick is that they will make it happen.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Knicks vs Hawks stats:

The -6 line has been covered by Knicks in 6 of their last 10 games.
The -6 line has been covered by Knicks in 12 of their last 20 games.
The +6 line hasn’t been covered by Hawks in 3 of their last 5 games.

Knicks -6 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 22.5 Points -115

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) has an average of 28 points in the past 4 games on the road. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -115 available that it’s covered.

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Jalen Johnson Over 8.5 Assists +105

Jalen Johnson (Hawks) has had Over 8.5 assists in 8 of the past 9 games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at +105 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Knicks -5.5

Totals Under 244.5

Player Points Karl-Anthony Towns Over 22.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Knicks -5.5. We’ve also gone for Under 244.5 and Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks) to score Over 22.5 points.

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

Knicks

125 - 115 Hawks logo

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For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Knicks can be backed to win 125-115 at massive betting odds.

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New York Knicks 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 Have Knicks as Favorites

With the sportsbooks giving them a 68% probability of winning this NBA game, New York Knicks might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -213 Moneyline betting odds. At +180, Atlanta Hawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The current spread is 5.5 and the total points line is 244.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 244.5, there are odds of -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Total Points

Jalen Brunson Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Brunson is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -108 to score Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -123.

Player Points

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Trae Young (Hawks)

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Player Assists

Trae Young (Hawks)

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

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Player Rebounds

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Jalen Johnson (Hawks)

Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

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Micro Betting

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State Farm Arena

Hawks Have Fallen in Four Successive Home Matches

The Hawks have hit a skid with four losses in succession at State Farm Arena. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 118.20 points per matchup and giving up 124.90.

The Knicks have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games on the road, putting up 117.30 points per contest and giving up 113.20.

In their most recent matchup at State Farm Arena, the Knicks got the better of the Hawks 121-105. Across 10 head-to-head meetings at State Farm Arena, the Knicks have come away with six wins, while the Hawks have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O243.5	U243.5
Atlanta Hawks Home Stats		3-7	243.10	118.20	124.90	4	6
New York Knicks Away Stats		6-4	230.50	117.30	113.20	2	8

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

Knicks

NBA: 25/12 Cavaliers 124 Knicks126
NBA: 24/12 Knicks 104 Timberwolves115
NBA: 22/12 Heat 125 Knicks132
NBA: 20/12 76ers 116 Knicks107
NBA: 19/12 Knicks 114 Pacers113

Hawks

NBA: 27/12 Heat 126 Hawks111
NBA: 24/12 Bulls 126 Hawks123
NBA: 21/12 Bulls 152 Hawks150
NBA: 20/12 Spurs 126 Hawks98
NBA: 19/12 Hawks 126 Hornets133

Head to Head

Knicks vs Hawks

NBA: 05/04 2025 Knicks 121 Hawks 105
NBA: 13/02 2025 Hawks 148 Knicks 149
NBA: 20/01 2025 Hawks 110 Knicks 119
NBA: 12/12 2024 Hawks 108 Knicks 100
NBA: 07/11 2024 Knicks 116 Hawks 121
NBA: 06/03 2024 Hawks 116 Knicks 100
NBA: 16/11 2023 Knicks 116 Hawks 114
NBA: 28/10 2023 Knicks 126 Hawks 120
NBA: 16/02 2023 Knicks 122 Hawks 101
NBA: 21/01 2023 Knicks 124 Hawks 139

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Knicks Stats

Atlanta Hawks Stats

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 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

-6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
-6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
+6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 234.70 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 230.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 243.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 243.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 248.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 243.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 243.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 243.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.90 pts and allowed 128.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 124.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.90 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.70 (41%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (76.13%)
Rebounds: Total 48.3, Offensive 13.90, Defensive 34.40
Assists: 26.10
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 13.60
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 31.30 (59%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 16.00 (69.87%)
Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 32.30
Assists: 25.90
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 13.30
Personal Fouls: 20.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.40 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.10 (82.61%)
Rebounds: Total 41.5, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 31.50
Assists: 31.20
Blocks: 4.00
Steals: 8.10
Turnovers : 14.90
Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 28.70 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 15.50 (78.68%)
Rebounds: Total 40.8, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.80
Assists: 31.60
Blocks: 4.10
Steals: 7.90
Turnovers : 13.80
Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team News

New York Knicks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jalen Brunson	27	35.39	791	175	29.3	6.5	3.0	3.3	0.1	0.8
Mikal Bridges	30	35.25	504	123	16.8	4.1	2.4	4.6	1.0	1.7
Karl-Anthony Towns	28	32.96	612	82	21.9	2.9	1.8	11.8	0.7	0.9

OG Anunoby	20	31.6	303	39	15.2	2.0	2.3	5.0	0.8	1.7
Josh Hart	28	30.31	343	142	12.3	5.1	1.6	8.0	0.3	1.4
Miles McBride	20	26.95	232	49	11.6	2.5	2.8	2.6	0.3	0.7
Landry Shamet	15	20.92	139	18	9.3	1.2	1.9	2.0	0.2	0.4
Jordan Clarkson	30	20.57	312	46	10.4	1.5	1.5	1.9	0.2	0.5
Mitchell Robinson	21	18.47	94	23	4.5	1.1	-	8.7	1.1	0.9
Tyler Kolek	26	12.85	136	74	5.2	2.8	0.7	1.8	0.1	0.5
Guerschon Yabusele	26	9.62	77	10	3.0	0.4	0.6	2.2	0.2	0.1
Ariel Hukporti	19	8.87	25	11	1.3	0.6	-	2.5	0.5	0.2
Trey Jemison	4	7.23	5	1	1.3	0.3	-	2.0	0.3	-
Mohamed Diawara	22	4.31	28	10	1.3	0.5	0.2	0.7	0.0	0.2
Pacome Dadiet	11	3.28	4	4	0.4	0.4	-	0.6	-	0.1
Kevin McCullar Jr.	3	1.93	3	-	1.0	-	0.3	0.3	-	-
Tosan Evbuomwan	5	1.54	-	-	-	-	-	0.4	-	-

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jalen Johnson	29	35.36	690	241	23.8	8.3	1.6	10.4	0.4	1.4
Dyson Daniels	31	33.96	354	174	11.4	5.6	0.2	6.4	0.4	2.0
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	30	32.63	605	98	20.2	3.3	2.8	3.5	0.7	0.9

Onyeka Okongwu	31	31.6	483	99	15.6	3.2	1.7	7.4	1.1	1.0
Trae Young	9	27.63	184	79	20.4	8.8	2.0	1.8	0.1	0.9
Kristaps Porzingis	13	25.91	249	40	19.2	3.1	1.8	5.6	1.6	0.5
Zaccharie Risacher	29	24.41	317	46	10.9	1.6	1.4	2.9	0.6	1.0
Vit Krejci	28	23.55	297	44	10.6	1.6	2.7	2.4	0.3	0.7
Luke Kennard	28	20.16	189	61	6.8	2.2	1.3	1.9	0.0	0.8
Mouhamed Gueye	31	16.32	168	27	5.4	0.9	0.5	3.5	0.7	0.6
Keaton Wallace	28	13.15	112	70	4.0	2.5	0.9	1.4	0.1	0.6
Asa Newell	22	10.3	115	11	5.2	0.5	0.8	1.9	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

New York Knicks Injury Table

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Atlanta Hawks Confirmed Lineup

1 Jalen Johnson

5 Dyson Daniels

10 Zaccharie Risacher

11 Trae Young

17 Onyeka Okongwu

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

51 Mohamed Diawara

Previous New York Knicks Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Knicks 104-115 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

21 Dec NBA

Heat 125-132 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

76ers 116-107 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Knicks 114-113 Pacers

Confirmed Lineups

16 Dec NBA Cup Final Stage

Spurs 113-124 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

13 Dec NBA

Knicks 132-120 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

09 Dec NBA

Knicks 117-101 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

07 Dec NBA

Magic 100-106 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

05 Dec NBA

Jazz 112-146 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Atlanta Hawks 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

05 Dec NBA

Nuggets 134-133 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

03 Dec NBA

Clippers 115-92 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
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	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L

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	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
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	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L

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	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
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	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Suns	39	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
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	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	5-5	1L
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	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	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
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
Raptors	38	29	0.567	113.6	111.9	1.7	19-16	19-13	4-10	28-16	4-6	2W
Magic	38	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
Heat	38	30	0.559	120.4	116.6	3.8	23-12	15-18	7-6	22-19	7-3	1L
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
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	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Nets	17	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L
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	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	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	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	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	50	18	0.735	118.8	111.8	7	26-7	24-11	11-3	29-14	8-2	2W
Pistons	48	19	0.716	117.2	109.8	7.4	26-8	22-11	10-4	32-11	5-5	1L
Celtics	45	23	0.662	114.3	107.1	7.2	23-10	22-13	9-5	29-14	7-3	2W
Knicks	44	25	0.638	116.9	110.6	6.3	24-9	20-16	11-3	28-15	7-3	3W
Lakers	43	25	0.632	116.3	114.9	1.4	23-12	20-13	8-7	29-16	9-1	6W
Rockets	41	26	0.612	113.8	109.8	4	23-9	18-17	7-6	23-20	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
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	29	0.574	112.5	111.3	1.2	22-13	17-16	10-6	25-18	6-4	2L
Magic	38	29	0.567	115.6	114.2	1.4	22-12	16-17	9-6	24-20	7-3	1L
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
Hawks	37	31	0.544	117.8	116.6	1.2	19-16	18-15	8-6	22-21	10-0	10W
76ers	37	31	0.544	115.6	116	-0.4	20-16	17-15	9-7	22-23	5-5	2W
Hornets	34	34	0.5	115.5	112.3	3.2	14-17	20-17	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Clippers	34	34	0.5	113.5	112.7	0.8	19-15	15-19	8-6	21-21	7-3	2L
Warriors	33	35	0.485	115.3	114.4	0.9	19-15	14-20	6-6	22-22	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	33	36	0.478	115.1	117.2	-2.1	18-16	15-20	6-7	24-19	5-5	1W
Bucks	28	39	0.418	111.2	116.1	-4.9	16-18	12-21	9-5	20-26	2-8	1W
Bulls	28	40	0.412	116	120	-4	17-18	11-22	4-10	17-26	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	23	44	0.343	115.6	118.6	-3	12-20	11-24	6-7	18-27	2-8	8L
Mavericks	23	46	0.333	113.2	118.2	-5	14-20	9-26	4-11	12-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	23	46	0.333	115.6	119.7	-4.1	14-21	9-25	7-8	14-30	6-4	1W
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	51	0.25	106.6	115.6	-9	9-24	8-27	3-11	12-31	2-8	4L
Wizards	16	51	0.239	112.7	123.7	-11	11-23	5-28	2-12	11-31	0-10	12L
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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