Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Mar 17, 17:40 | 6 min read

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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Magic

The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the hardwood against the Orlando Magic 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.

Magic to Frustrate Thunder

There’s a great opportunity to back the Magic against the spread considering they should perform well against the Thunder. Snap up the -108 when it comes to them covering the +9.5.

Thunder Have 8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Minnesota Timberwolves in their previous game, making it eight straight victories. It was a 116-103 home win at Paycom Center. Chet Holmgren poured in 21 points, with Isaiah Joe contributing 20 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 20.

Orlando Magic have won four home games on the spin. On the road at State Farm Arena in their last game, they were beaten 124-112 by Atlanta Hawks. Desmond Bane racked up 18 points, Paolo Banchero 18 points and 10 rebounds, with Wendell Carter Jr. bagging 17 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 128-92 triumph when facing the Magic at Paycom Center. The Thunder have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Magic. They’ve landed 8 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L

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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.1 points, 43.9 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 45.0% from the field and 84.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.5 points and 48.0 rebounds per matchup.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 20.9 points and 6.1 assists, while Jaylin Williams averages 8.1 rebounds and 2.6 (47.3%) 3-pointers made.

Orlando Magic – Last 10 Games

The Magic have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.7 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.3 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.9 points and 43.3 rebounds.

Paolo Banchero is averaging 24.2 points and 9.2 rebounds, Desmond Bane 5.1 assists and Tristan da Silva 2.1 (42.9%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Orlando Magic lineup: Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Tristan da Silva, Wendell Carter Jr..

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Magic win this NBA showdown. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +9.5 when it comes to the spread at -108.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Thunder vs Magic stats:

The +9.5 line has been covered by Magic in 4 consecutive games at home.
The +9.5 line has been covered by Magic in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
The +9.5 line has been covered by Magic in 17 of their last 20 games.
The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games.
The -9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Magic +9.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tristan da Silva Over 10.5 Points -120

Tristan da Silva (Magic) has scored an average of 19 points in the past 5 games at home. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -120.

Latest Tristan da Silva Player Prop Odds

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Assists

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Paolo Banchero Over 4.5 Assists -133

Paolo Banchero (Magic) has had Over 4.5 assists in 4 straight games at home. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -133 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Paolo Banchero Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Magic +10

Totals Over 223.5

Player Points Tristan da Silva Over 10.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Magic to cover the +10 spread along with Over 223.5. Add in Tristan da Silva (Magic) to score Over 10.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder

117 - 112 Magic logo

Magic

There’s the chance to bet on the Thunder in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 117-112 victory in their favor.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Make Thunder Big Favorites

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -455 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 82% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Orlando Magic are least likely to win at +350.

The spread is 10 and the total points line is currently 223.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 223.5, the odds are -110.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the top NBA sportsbooks creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -122 to score Over 31.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -112.

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

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Player Assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)

Jalen Suggs (Magic)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

Desmond Bane (Magic)

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Player Rebounds

Chet Holmgren (Thunder)

Wendell Carter Jr (Magic)

Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)

Paolo Banchero (Magic)

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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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Can Magic Stay Hot at Home?

The Magic have won four straight at Kia Center. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 116.90 points per contest and giving up 112.50.

The Thunder have chalked up three straight wins on the road. They have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 114.40 points on offense and surrendering 109.50 on defense.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O221.5	U221.5
Orlando Magic Home Stats		7-3	229.40	116.90	112.50	6	4
Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats		7-3	223.90	114.40	109.50	8	2

W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

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Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Thunder

NBA: 15/03 Timberwolves 103 Thunder116
NBA: 13/03 Celtics 102 Thunder104
NBA: 10/03 Nuggets 126 Thunder129
NBA: 08/03 Warriors 97 Thunder104
NBA: 05/03 Thunder 103 Knicks100

Magic

NBA: 17/03 Magic 112 Hawks124
NBA: 15/03 Magic 121 Heat117
NBA: 13/03 Wizards 131 Magic136
NBA: 12/03 Cavaliers 122 Magic128
NBA: 09/03 Magic 130 Bucks91

Head to Head

Thunder vs Magic

NBA: 04/02 2026 Magic 92 Thunder 128
NBA: 20/12 2024 Thunder 105 Magic 99
NBA: 05/11 2024 Magic 86 Thunder 102
NBA: 14/02 2024 Thunder 127 Magic 113
NBA: 14/01 2024 Magic 100 Thunder 112
NBA: 05/01 2023 Thunder 115 Magic 126
NBA: 02/11 2022 Magic 108 Thunder 116
NBA: 24/03 2022 Magic 102 Thunder 118
NBA: 20/03 2022 Thunder 85 Magic 90
NBA: 03/01 2021 Thunder 108 Magic 99

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Orlando Magic Stats

Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

-9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

+9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
+9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 220.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 223.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 221.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.10 pts and allowed 107.50 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 109.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 230.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 229.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 221.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 221.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 111.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.90 pts and allowed 112.50 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (33%)
Free Throws Made: 17.30 (84.39%)
Rebounds: Total 43.9, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 34.90
Assists: 25.00
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 9.10
Turnovers : 10.90
Personal Fouls: 17.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

2-Pointers Made: 26.70 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 17.20 (83.5%)
Rebounds: Total 42.4, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 32.40
Assists: 24.70
Blocks: 4.60
Steals: 9.50
Turnovers : 12.60
Personal Fouls: 17.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (35%)
Free Throws Made: 23.10 (79.93%)
Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 10.40, Defensive 35.20
Assists: 27.30
Blocks: 3.60
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 12.80
Personal Fouls: 20.60

Last 10 Home Games

2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (55%)
3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (36%)
Free Throws Made: 23.60 (80.55%)
Rebounds: Total 41.4, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 32.40
Assists: 28.40
Blocks: 5.20
Steals: 10.50
Turnovers : 11.60
Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	56	33.6	1767	375	31.6	6.7	1.7	4.5	0.8	1.4
Chet Holmgren	58	29.38	1003	100	17.3	1.7	1.3	9.0	1.9	0.6
Jalen Williams	27	28.83	467	145	17.3	5.4	0.9	4.6	0.4	1.3

Luguentz Dort	57	27.96	486	73	8.5	1.3	1.9	3.8	0.4	0.8
Cason Wallace	65	27.3	562	179	8.6	2.8	1.3	3.2	0.3	2.1
Ajay Mitchell	46	26.41	656	169	14.3	3.7	1.1	3.5	0.3	1.4
Isaiah Hartenstein	37	25.26	368	129	9.9	3.5	-	9.3	0.8	0.9
Aaron Wiggins	53	22.98	528	94	10.0	1.8	1.5	3.3	0.5	0.9
Isaiah Joe	59	21.88	652	83	11.1	1.4	2.5	2.7	0.2	0.7
Jaylin Williams	52	20.41	385	132	7.4	2.5	1.5	5.5	0.7	0.5
Alex Caruso	45	18.63	301	89	6.7	2.0	1.0	2.7	0.3	1.4
Jared McCain	53	17.31	428	75	8.1	1.4	1.5	2.1	0.0	0.6
Kenrich Williams	45	15.79	298	63	6.6	1.4	1.0	3.2	0.1	0.5
Branden Carlson	35	10.76	170	21	4.9	0.6	0.6	2.6	0.5	0.2
Nikola Topic	5	10.52	16	10	3.2	2.0	0.4	1.6	-	-
Brooks Barnhizer	33	7.85	47	18	1.4	0.5	0.2	1.7	0.1	0.2
Buddy Boeheim	4	3.75	6	-	1.5	-	0.5	-	-	-
Payton Sandfort	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Orlando Magic Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Paolo Banchero	57	34.96	1266	285	22.2	5.0	1.2	8.6	0.6	0.6
Desmond Bane	67	34.25	1379	284	20.6	4.2	2.0	4.1	0.4	1.0
Franz Wagner	28	31.83	596	101	21.3	3.6	1.5	5.8	0.3	1.1

Anthony Black	60	30.68	917	229	15.3	3.8	1.6	3.9	0.7	1.4
Wendell Carter Jr.	64	29.63	752	134	11.8	2.1	1.0	7.6	0.7	0.8
Jalen Suggs	44	26.8	613	234	13.9	5.3	2.0	3.8	0.8	1.9
Tristan da Silva	62	24.27	591	92	9.5	1.5	1.6	3.8	0.3	0.9
Goga Bitadze	49	15.02	282	57	5.8	1.2	0.0	4.9	1.0	0.6
Jevon Carter	38	15.03	233	60	6.1	1.6	1.5	1.6	0.2	0.6
Noah Penda	48	13.87	214	57	4.5	1.2	0.6	3.6	0.4	0.6
Moritz Wagner	27	13.03	214	22	7.9	0.8	0.7	3.6	0.0	0.5
Jett Howard	45	12.51	245	39	5.4	0.9	1.0	1.7	0.2	0.2
Jase Richardson	45	11.38	208	52	4.6	1.2	0.6	1.2	0.1	0.3
Jonathan Isaac	52	10.02	134	22	2.6	0.4	0.1	2.5	0.6	0.4
Jamal Cain	25	7.44	76	9	3.0	0.4	0.4	1.0	0.1	0.2
Orlando Robinson	4	6.2	7	3	1.8	0.8	0.3	1.0	-	0.3
Alex Morales	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Colin Castleton	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Orlando Magic Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic Confirmed Lineup

3 Desmond Bane

4 Jalen Suggs

5 Paolo Banchero

23 Tristan da Silva

34 Wendell Carter Jr.

Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup

2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

5 Luguentz Dort

7 Chet Holmgren

25 Ajay Mitchell

55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

15 Mar NBA

Timberwolves 103-116 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NBA

Celtics 102-104 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

09 Mar NBA

Nuggets 126-129 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

07 Mar NBA

Warriors 97-104 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

04 Mar NBA

Thunder 103-100 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Thunder 116-108 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Thunder 100-87 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Nuggets 121-127 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Thunder 116-124 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

24 Feb NBA

Thunder 116-107 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Orlando Magic Lineups

16 Mar NBA

Magic 112-124 Hawks

Confirmed Lineups

14 Mar NBA

Magic 121-117 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NBA

Wizards 131-136 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

11 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 122-128 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NBA

Magic 130-91 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

07 Mar NBA

Magic 119-92 Timberwolves

Confirmed Lineups

05 Mar NBA

Mavericks 114-115 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Wizards 109-126 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Pistons 106-92 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

26 Feb NBA

Rockets 113-108 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	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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