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ESPN Predicts the Record for All 30 NBA Teams Right Now

Frank LaBella

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What Do You Think?
It's too early to react to each team's rough or sensational starts to the season. The analytics tell a lot, but there's more to see than what's revealed to the blind eye.

Where does your team fall in the projections? What record is your team going to finish with this season? Let us know in the comments!
ESPN Ranks the End of Season Record for All 30 NBA Teams
The New York Knicks seized the NBA Championship just over four months ago. Now with another chance at greatness, a new-look NBA has a lot to showcase this season.

The ESPN Power Index displays all the information you need to know about projections. Let's take a look at each team's estimated record, from best to worst.
1) Oklahoma City Thunder
ESPN projects the Oklahoma City Thunder to finish with an overall record of 62.0–20.0.

Oklahoma City Thunder ESPN BPI Profile

Record: 1-0

Projected Record: 62.0-20.0

Projected Seed: 1.3

Make the Playoffs: 100.0%

Win the Division: 95.8%

Top 6 Seed: 100.0%

Play-In Game: 0.0%
2) San Antonio Spurs
ESPN projects the San Antonio Spurs to finish with an overall record of 58.1–23.9.

San Antonio Spurs ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 58.1-23.9
- Projected Seed: 2.0
- Make the Playoffs: 100.0%
- Win the Division: 95.2%
- Top 6 Seed: 99.9%
- Play-In Game: 0.2%
3) Minnesota Timberwolves
ESPN projects the Minnesota Timberwolves to finish with an overall record of 51.1–30.9.

Minnesota Timberwolves ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 51.1-30.9
- Projected Seed: 4.0
- Make the Playoffs: 99.2%
- Win the Division: 3.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 93.0%
- Play-In Game: 7.0%
4) Boston Celtics
ESPN projects the Boston Celtics to finish with an overall record of 50.4–31.6.

Boston Celtics ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 50.4-31.6
- Projected Seed: 3.7
- Make the Playoffs: 95.9%
- Win the Division: 31.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 86.8%
- Play-In Game: 12.7%
5) Detroit Pistons
ESPN projects the Detroit Pistons to finish with an overall record of 50.4–31.6.

Detroit Pistons ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 50.4-31.6
- Projected Seed: 3.6
- Make the Playoffs: 96.1%
- Win the Division: 62.5%
- Top 6 Seed: 86.9%
- Play-In Game: 12.7%
6) New York Knicks
ESPN projects the New York Knicks to finish with an overall record of 50.4–31.6.

New York Knicks ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 50.4-31.6
- Projected Seed: 3.7
- Make the Playoffs: 95.9%
- Win the Division: 28.7%
- Top 6 Seed: 86.7%
- Play-In Game: 12.8%
7) Philadelphia 76ers
ESPN projects the Philadelphia 76ers to finish with an overall record of 49.2–32.8.

Philadelphia 76ers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 49.2-32.8
- Projected Seed: 4.3
- Make the Playoffs: 94.1%
- Win the Division: 20.3%
- Top 6 Seed: 80.1%
- Play-In Game: 18.9%
8) Toronto Raptors
ESPN projects the Toronto Raptors to finish with an overall record of 49.1–32.9.

Toronto Raptors ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 49.1-32.9
- Projected Seed: 4.4
- Make the Playoffs: 93.2%
- Win the Division: 20.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 80.0%
- Play-In Game: 18.9%
9) Denver Nuggets
ESPN projects the Denver Nuggets to finish with an overall record of 48.6–33.4.

Denver Nuggets ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-0
- Projected Record: 48.6-33.4
- Projected Seed: 4.9
- Make the Playoffs: 97.6%
- Win the Division: 1.1%
- Top 6 Seed: 83.1%
- Play-In Game: 16.8%
10) Houston Rockets
ESPN projects the Houston Rockets to finish with an overall record of 48.0–34.0.

Houston Rockets ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 48.0-34.0
- Projected Seed: 5.1
- Make the Playoffs: 97.0%
- Win the Division: 4.8%
- Top 6 Seed: 79.0%
- Play-In Game: 20.8%
11) Cleveland Cavaliers
ESPN projects the Cleveland Cavaliers to finish with an overall record of 47.8–34.2.

Cleveland Cavaliers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-0
- Projected Record: 47.8-34.2
- Projected Seed: 5.1
- Make the Playoffs: 88.8%
- Win the Division: 31.6%
- Top 6 Seed: 69.8%
- Play-In Game: 28.4%
12) Los Angeles Lakers
ESPN projects the Los Angeles Lakers to finish with an overall record of 46.7–35.3.

Los Angeles Lakers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 46.7-35.3
- Projected Seed: 5.6
- Make the Playoffs: 94.8%
- Win the Division: 85.4%
- Top 6 Seed: 70.8%
- Play-In Game: 28.7%
13) Portland Trail Blazers
ESPN projects the Portland Trail Blazers to finish with an overall record of 45.6–36.4.

Portland Trail Blazers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 45.6-36.4
- Projected Seed: 6.1
- Make the Playoffs: 92.1%
- Win the Division: 0.2%
- Top 6 Seed: 58.7%
- Play-In Game: 40.6%
14) Atlanta Hawks
ESPN projects the Atlanta Hawks to finish with an overall record of 43.6–38.4.

Atlanta Hawks ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 43.6-38.4
- Projected Seed: 7.5
- Make the Playoffs: 61.0%
- Win the Division: 39.8%
- Top 6 Seed: 33.6%
- Play-In Game: 54.4%
15) Indiana Pacers
ESPN projects the Indiana Pacers to finish with an overall record of 42.7–39.3.

Indiana Pacers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 42.7-39.3
- Projected Seed: 8.1
- Make the Playoffs: 51.9%
- Win the Division: 5.9%
- Top 6 Seed: 24.7%
- Play-In Game: 58.9%
16) Miami Heat
ESPN projects the Miami Heat to finish with an overall record of 42.1–39.9.

Miami Heat ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 42.1-39.9
- Projected Seed: 8.3
- Make the Playoffs: 46.7%
- Win the Division: 25.6%
- Top 6 Seed: 22.2%
- Play-In Game: 57.7%
17) Orlando Magic
ESPN projects the Orlando Magic to finish with an overall record of 41.0–41.0.

Orlando Magic ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 41.0-41.0
- Projected Seed: 8.9
- Make the Playoffs: 37.8%
- Win the Division: 17.1%
- Top 6 Seed: 14.8%
- Play-In Game: 56.2%
18) Charlotte Hornets
ESPN projects the Charlotte Hornets to finish with an overall record of 40.8–41.2.

Charlotte Hornets ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 40.8-41.2
- Projected Seed: 9.0
- Make the Playoffs: 35.3%
- Win the Division: 16.7%
- Top 6 Seed: 13.9%
- Play-In Game: 55.2%
19) Golden State Warriors
ESPN projects the Golden State Warriors to finish with an overall record of 39.5–42.5.

Golden State Warriors ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 39.5-42.5
- Projected Seed: 8.3
- Make the Playoffs: 59.0%
- Win the Division: 11.5%
- Top 6 Seed: 11.7%
- Play-In Game: 76.5%
20) Phoenix Suns
ESPN projects the Phoenix Suns to finish with an overall record of 35.4–46.6.

Phoenix Suns ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 35.4-46.6
- Projected Seed: 10.1
- Make the Playoffs: 21.0%
- Win the Division: 2.3%
- Top 6 Seed: 1.8%
- Play-In Game: 58.0%
21) Washington Wizards
ESPN projects the Washington Wizards to finish with an overall record of 33.9–48.1.

Washington Wizards ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 33.9-48.1
- Projected Seed: 11.6
- Make the Playoffs: 3.2%
- Win the Division: 0.9%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.6%
- Play-In Game: 12.7%
22) Los Angeles Clippers
ESPN projects the LA Clippers to finish with an overall record of 33.2–48.8.

LA Clippers ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 33.2-48.8
- Projected Seed: 11.0
- Make the Playoffs: 10.4%
- Win the Division: 0.8%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.6%
- Play-In Game: 38.8%
23) Utah Jazz
ESPN projects the Utah Jazz to finish with an overall record of 33.1–48.9.

Utah Jazz ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 33.1-48.9
- Projected Seed: 11.0
- Make the Playoffs: 10.8%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.5%
- Play-In Game: 39.0%
24) Dallas Mavericks
ESPN projects the Dallas Mavericks to finish with an overall record of 33.1–48.9.

Dallas Mavericks ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 33.1-48.9
- Projected Seed: 11.1
- Make the Playoffs: 10.3%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.6%
- Play-In Game: 37.0%
25) Memphis Grizzlies
ESPN projects the Memphis Grizzlies to finish with an overall record of 32.1–49.9.

Memphis Grizzlies ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 1-0
- Projected Record: 32.1-49.9
- Projected Seed: 11.5
- Make the Playoffs: 6.6%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.3%
- Play-In Game: 28.8%
26) New Orleans Pelicans
ESPN projects the New Orleans Pelicans to finish with an overall record of 28.3–53.7.

New Orleans Pelicans ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 28.3-53.7
- Projected Seed: 13.0
- Make the Playoffs: 1.1%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.0%
- Play-In Game: 7.8%
27) Milwaukee Bucks
ESPN projects the Milwaukee Bucks to finish with an overall record of 25.3–56.7.

Milwaukee Bucks ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 25.3-56.7
- Projected Seed: 13.8
- Make the Playoffs: 0.0%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.0%
- Play-In Game: 0.2%
28) Chicago Bulls
ESPN projects the Chicago Bulls to finish with an overall record of 25.0–57.0.

Chicago Bulls ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 25.0-57.0
- Projected Seed: 13.9
- Make the Playoffs: 0.0%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.0%
- Play-In Game: 0.2%
29) Brooklyn Nets
ESPN projects the Brooklyn Nets to finish with an overall record of 24.2–57.8.

Brooklyn Nets ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 24.2-57.8
- Projected Seed: 14.0
- Make the Playoffs: 0.0%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.0%
- Play-In Game: 0.1%
30) Sacramento Kings
ESPN projects the Sacramento Kings to finish with an overall record of 19.4–62.6.

Sacramento Kings ESPN BPI Profile
- Record: 0-1
- Projected Record: 19.4-62.6
- Projected Seed: 14.9
- Make the Playoffs: 0.0%
- Win the Division: 0.0%
- Top 6 Seed: 0.0%
- Play-In Game: 0.0%
What Do You Think?
It's too early to react to each team's rough or sensational starts to the season. The analytics tell a lot, but there's more to see than what's revealed to the blind eye.

Where does your team fall in the projections? What record is your team going to finish with this season? Let us know in the comments!
ESPN Ranks the End of Season Record for All 30 NBA Teams
The New York Knicks seized the NBA Championship just over four months ago. Now with another chance at greatness, a new-look NBA has a lot to showcase this season.

The ESPN Power Index displays all the information you need to know about projections. Let's take a look at each team's estimated record, from best to worst.

ESPN Predicts the Record for All 30 NBA Teams Right Now

Oklahoma City Thunder ESPN BPI Profile

San Antonio Spurs ESPN BPI Profile

Minnesota Timberwolves ESPN BPI Profile

Boston Celtics ESPN BPI Profile

Detroit Pistons ESPN BPI Profile

New York Knicks ESPN BPI Profile

Philadelphia 76ers ESPN BPI Profile

Toronto Raptors ESPN BPI Profile

Denver Nuggets ESPN BPI Profile

Houston Rockets ESPN BPI Profile

Cleveland Cavaliers ESPN BPI Profile

Los Angeles Lakers ESPN BPI Profile

Portland Trail Blazers ESPN BPI Profile

Atlanta Hawks ESPN BPI Profile

Indiana Pacers ESPN BPI Profile

Miami Heat ESPN BPI Profile

Orlando Magic ESPN BPI Profile

Charlotte Hornets ESPN BPI Profile

Golden State Warriors ESPN BPI Profile

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Washington Wizards ESPN BPI Profile

LA Clippers ESPN BPI Profile

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Dallas Mavericks ESPN BPI Profile

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New Orleans Pelicans ESPN BPI Profile

Milwaukee Bucks ESPN BPI Profile

Chicago Bulls ESPN BPI Profile

Brooklyn Nets ESPN BPI Profile

Sacramento Kings ESPN BPI Profile

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