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🏆 Season Averages Recent Season
Points
28.1 per game
27.9 per game
27.8 per game
27.6 per game
26.6 per game
Rebounds
12.5 per game
11.2 per game
10.5 per game
10.5 per game
10.1 per game
Assists
10.5 per game
9.0 per game
8.9 per game
7.7 per game
7.4 per game
📊 NBA Projection Matchups
8 games with data Full Matchups →
MIA @ CHA
Box Score →
MIA
78.4
vs
CHA
71.3
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
MIA (Away)
PTS78.4 REB29.5 AST18.9 3PM7.5
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.3 10.5 5.9 0.5
Bam Adebayo 16.7 9.5 3.5 1.5
Andrew Wiggins 12.7 4.5 1.5 1.5
Davion Mitchell 10.5 2.5 6.5 1.5
Klay Thompson 10.2 2.5 1.5 2.5
TOTAL 78.4 29.5 18.9 7.5
CHA (Home)
PTS71.3 REB29.5 AST17.2 3PM9.0
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Brandon Miller 22.5 5.5 3.5 3.5
Naz Reid 17.5 7.5 3.5 2.5
Dennis Schroder 14.5 3.5 6.2 1.5
Moussa Diabate 9.3 9.5 1.5 –
Sion James 7.5 3.5 2.5 1.5
TOTAL 71.3 29.5 17.2 9.0
BKN @ CLE
Box Score →
BKN
70.1
vs
CLE
104.4
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
BKN (Away)
PTS70.1 REB27.5 AST15.7 3PM8.7
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Michael Porter Jr 21.3 6.5 2.3 3.5
Julius Randle 20.3 6.7 4.9 1.5
Egor Demin 10.8 3.3 3.5 2.2
Day'Ron Sharpe 10.3 8.5 2.5 –
Keon Ellis 7.3 2.5 2.5 1.5
TOTAL 70.1 27.5 15.7 8.7
CLE (Home)
PTS104.4 REB37.1 AST20.2 3PM11.1
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Donovan Mitchell 25.9 4.5 4.5 2.6
Evan Mobley 17.5 8.5 3.5 0.9
James Harden 17.5 4.5 6.7 2.5
Jarrett Allen 12.8 8.3 1.5 –
Peyton Watson 12.6 4.3 1.5 1.5
TOTAL 104.4 37.1 20.2 11.1
MIL @ PHI
Box Score →
MIL
69.7
vs
PHI
100.4
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
MIL (Away)
PTS69.7 REB22.5 AST15.0 3PM8.1
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Tyler Herro 21.0 3.5 4.5 2.5
Ryan Rollins 14.3 3.7 4.5 1.5
Jaime Jaquez Jr 13.5 5.3 3.5 1.1
Kyle Kuzma 10.8 4.5 2.5 1.5
Myles Turner 10.2 5.5 – 1.5
TOTAL 69.7 22.5 15.0 8.1
PHI (Home)
PTS100.4 REB31.3 AST23.6 3PM8.5
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Tyrese Maxey 24.7 3.5 6.0 2.5
Joel Embiid 23.1 8.5 4.3 1.5
Jaylen Brown 22.5 6.5 4.1 1.5
LeBron James 17.5 6.5 6.5 1.5
VJ Edgecombe 12.7 6.3 2.7 1.5
TOTAL 100.4 31.3 23.6 8.5
WSH @ CHI
Box Score →
WSH
80.3
vs
CHI
79.0
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
WSH (Away)
PTS80.3 REB24.0 AST17.9 3PM5.3
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Anthony Davis 23.1 11.5 2.5 –
Trae Young 21.0 2.5 11.4 2.5
Kyshawn George 14.2 3.5 2.5 1.5
Alex Sarr 11.5 6.5 1.5 1.3
AJ Dybantsa 10.5 – – –
TOTAL 80.3 24.0 17.9 5.3
CHI (Home)
PTS79.0 REB29.0 AST14.0 3PM8.8
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Norman Powell 20.5 2.5 1.5 2.5
Caleb Wilson 17.7 6.0 1.5 1.5
Matas Buzelis 14.7 5.5 1.5 1.8
Jalen Smith 13.5 8.3 – 1.5
Josh Giddey 12.7 6.7 9.5 1.5
TOTAL 79.0 29.0 14.0 8.8
SA @ DAL
Box Score →
SA
73.7
vs
DAL
71.7
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
SA (Away)
PTS73.7 REB25.3 AST13.8 3PM6.5
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Victor Wembanyama 27.9 11.8 2.5 1.5
Stephon Castle 17.3 5.5 5.7 1.5
Dylan Harper 17.2 4.5 3.9 1.5
Devin Vassell 11.3 3.5 1.7 2.0
TOTAL 73.7 25.3 13.8 6.5
DAL (Home)
PTS71.7 REB25.2 AST12.0 3PM7.2
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Kyrie Irving 20.9 3.5 3.5 2.5
Naji Marshall 16.3 5.0 4.5 1.5
P.J. Washington 14.3 6.7 1.5 1.5
Max Christie 11.7 3.5 2.5 1.7
Daniel Gafford 8.5 6.5 – –
TOTAL 71.7 25.2 12.0 7.2
HOU @ ATL
Box Score →
HOU
106.7
vs
ATL
77.7
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
HOU (Away)
PTS106.7 REB34.0 AST20.3 3PM6.0
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Kevin Durant 23.7 5.3 4.4 1.5
Alperen Sengun 20.5 8.5 5.2 –
Amen Thompson 16.9 8.5 5.2 –
Jabari Smith Jr 14.5 6.2 – 2.0
Fred VanVleet 12.2 – 5.5 2.5
TOTAL 106.7 34.0 20.3 6.0
ATL (Home)
PTS77.7 REB28.1 AST19.6 3PM7.8
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Jalen Johnson 19.7 9.5 6.5 1.5
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 18.3 3.1 3.0 2.5
C.J. McCollum 16.5 2.5 3.5 2.3
Onyeka Okongwu 12.5 6.5 2.1 1.5
Dyson Daniels 10.7 6.5 4.5 –
TOTAL 77.7 28.1 19.6 7.8
NO @ DEN
Box Score →
NO
74.6
vs
DEN
95.3
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
NO (Away)
PTS74.6 REB25.3 AST13.0 3PM4.0
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Zion Williamson 19.7 5.5 2.5 –
Dejounte Murray 17.0 5.3 5.5 1.5
Trey Murphy III 15.5 4.5 2.5 2.5
Jeremiah Fears 11.9 2.5 2.5 –
Derik Queen 10.5 7.5 – –
TOTAL 74.6 25.3 13.0 4.0
DEN (Home)
PTS95.3 REB30.6 AST24.3 3PM7.4
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Nikola Jokic 27.1 12.6 10.3 1.5
Jamal Murray 23.5 4.5 7.1 2.9
Aaron Gordon 17.1 6.5 2.5 1.5
DeMar DeRozan 15.1 2.5 2.9 –
Christian Braun 12.5 4.5 1.5 1.5
TOTAL 95.3 30.6 24.3 7.4
GS @ PHX
Box Score →
GS
30.4
vs
PHX
93.8
Projected PTS — sum of player prop lines
GS (Away)
PTS30.4 REB12.7 AST3.5 3PM1.5
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Yaxel Lendeborg 16.9 7.2 3.5 1.5
Gui Santos 13.5 5.5 – –
TOTAL 30.4 12.7 3.5 1.5
PHX (Home)
PTS93.8 REB28.7 AST17.8 3PM9.5
PlayerPTSREBAST3PM
Devin Booker 23.8 3.7 5.5 1.5
Jalen Green 18.7 4.4 3.5 2.5
Dillon Brooks 16.5 3.5 1.5 1.5
Miles Bridges 15.2 5.5 2.5 1.5
Collin Gillespie 10.3 3.0 3.3 2.5
TOTAL 93.8 28.7 17.8 9.5
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🏆 NBA League Leaders 2025-2026 Season
Points
1 Luka Doncic LAL 33.4 PPG
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC 30.6 PPG
3 Jaylen Brown BOS 28.2 PPG
4 Tyrese Maxey PHI 28.1 PPG
5 Lauri Markkanen UTA 27.9 PPG
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Rebounds
1 Nikola Jokic DEN 12.5 RPG
2 Karl-Anthony Towns NYK 11.5 RPG
3 Domantas Sabonis SAC 11.3 RPG
4 Victor Wembanyama SAS 11.2 RPG
5 Zach Edey MEM 11.1 RPG
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Assists
1 Nikola Jokic DEN 10.5 APG
2 Cade Cunningham DET 9.5 APG
3 Josh Giddey CHI 9.0 APG
4 Trae Young ATL 8.9 APG
5 Luka Doncic LAL 8.3 APG
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Total Points
1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OKC 3546
2 Jalen Brunson NYK 3403
3 Donovan Mitchell CLE 3372
4 Tyrese Maxey PHI 3178
5 Jaylen Brown BOS 3078
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3-Pointers
1 LaMelo Ball CHA 292
2 Kon Knueppel CHA 284
3 Donovan Mitchell CLE 281
4 Julian Champagnie SAS 276
5 Nickeil Alexander-Walker ATL 273
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📰 NBA News via ESPN
Mavericks' Cooper Flagg out for home opener with mild left shoulder sprain
Mavericks star forward Cooper Flagg had an MRI that revealed a mild left shoulder sprain, the team announced. He will not play against the Spurs.
ESPN · Oct 24, 2:44pm
76ers' LeBron James to sit vs. Bucks in first game of back-to-back
LeBron James will miss the Sixers' game against the Bucks to manage low back pain/sciatica. It will be his first missed game of the season.
ESPN · Oct 24, 2:19pm
Magic's Paolo Banchero has ankle sprain; out multiple weeks, sources say
Magic star Paolo Banchero has sustained a low-grade high ankle sprain, the team announced, with sources telling ESPN that the forward will miss multiple weeks.
ESPN · Oct 24, 2:24pm
Saturday's fantasy basketball adds and bets to make in the NBA
Jim McCormick breaks down Saturday's slate, highlighting the fantasy streamers to add and bets to make.
ESPN · Oct 24, 12:13pm
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers over his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme, one of his attorneys confirmed.
ESPN · Oct 24, 11:09am
Phoenix soar high and down the 36ers
The South East Melbourne Phoenix were lights out from beyond the arc, making 18 three-pointers in their win over the Adelaide 36ers.
ESPN · Oct 24, 7:10am
Amen Thompson stuffs Wembanyama's last-second shot as Rockets hold off Spurs
Amen Thompson blocked Victor Wembanyama at the rim to prevent a potential tying bucket as the Rockets beat the Spurs 114-110.
ESPN · Oct 24, 8:53am
Phoenix hosts Golden State in conference showdown
Golden State Warriors (0-2, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (0-1, 11th in the Western Conference)
ESPN · Oct 24, 3:03am
📊 NBA Standings
Eastern Conference
Team WLPCTGBL10Strk
1DET 60 22 .732 - W3
2ATL 46 36 .561 14 L1
3BOS 56 26 .683 4 W2
4PHI 45 37 .549 15 W2
5ORL 45 37 .549 15 L1
6TOR 46 36 .561 14 W1
7CLE 52 30 .634 8 W1
8NY 53 29 .646 7 L1
9MIA 43 39 .524 17 W2
10CHA 44 38 .537 16 W1
11WSH 17 65 .207 43 L10
12IND 19 63 .232 41 L2
13BKN 20 62 .244 40 L3
14CHI 31 51 .378 29 L2
15MIL 32 50 .390 28 L1
Western Conference
Team WLPCTGBL10Strk
1LAL 53 29 .646 11 W3
2SA 62 20 .756 2 L1
3POR 42 40 .512 22 W2
4PHX 45 37 .549 19 W1
5MIN 49 33 .598 15 W2
6HOU 52 30 .634 12 W1
7DEN 54 28 .659 10 W12
8GS 37 45 .451 27 L3
9LAC 42 40 .512 22 W1
10SAC 22 60 .268 42 L1
11UTAH 22 60 .268 42 L1
12MEM 25 57 .305 39 L8
13NO 26 56 .317 38 L2
14DAL 26 56 .317 38 W1
15OKC 64 18 .780 - L2
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