NBA Results for Thursday 22 October
A six-game slate on Thursday 22 October produced plenty of lopsided action alongside a single dramatic finish, as home venues held firm in five of the six matchups. The projection model delivered an unblemished evening, accurately predicting the straight-up winner in all six contests. Leading the charge in sheer dominance were Portland Trail Blazers, who dismantled Phoenix Suns 124–83 to record the day's widest gap of 41 points.
By contrast, the only away side to celebrate was Indiana Pacers, who edged past New Orleans Pelicans 123–120 in a 3-point thriller that generated 243 combined points to top the day's scoring charts. The rest of the schedule saw hosts take charge, including blowout home victories for Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA scores
| Game | Score | Our pick | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers | 120–123 | Indiana Pacers to win (54%) | Right |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz | 123–103 | Memphis Grizzlies to win (55%) | Right |
| Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks | 128–110 | Houston Rockets to win (72%) | Right |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors | 127–105 | Los Angeles Lakers to win (62%) | Right |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns | 124–83 | Portland Trail Blazers to win (58%) | Right |
| Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings | 121–96 | Los Angeles Clippers to win (63%) | Right |
Indiana Pacers 123–120 New Orleans Pelicans
Overcoming a 56–66 deficit at the break, Indiana Pacers mounted an impressive second-half charge to sneak out of New Orleans with a 123–120 win. The visitors sealed the comeback by outscoring the hosts 37–28 during an explosive fourth quarter, completing the day's tightest finish.
Pascal Siakam set the pace for Indiana Pacers, delivering an impactful performance with 30 points and 8 rebounds. On the opposite end, Dejounte Murray spearheaded the offense for New Orleans Pelicans, tallying 23 points and dishing out 7 assists.
The victory rewarded our model's 54% backing of Indiana Pacers, who had been projected for an extremely tight 118–117 triumph. While the visitors claimed the outright win, New Orleans Pelicans successfully covered their +3.5 point spread, and the high-scoring duel pushed the aggregate 243 points well past the 240.5 baseline total.
With this initial win, Indiana Pacers sit in 12th place across the Eastern Conference at 1–3, whereas New Orleans Pelicans drop to 3–1, good for 3rd in the Western Conference. Up next, Indiana Pacers return home to Dallas Mavericks on Fri 23 Oct, while New Orleans Pelicans will be away at Utah Jazz on Sat 24 Oct.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Indiana Pacers: full box score and prediction
Memphis Grizzlies 123–103 Utah Jazz
A commanding second-quarter surge paved the way for Memphis Grizzlies, who pulled away to defeat Utah Jazz 123–103 on home soil. That 35–20 push in the second period handed the home side a 64–51 cushion entering halftime, which they defended comfortably until the final buzzer.
The night belonged to Ty Jerome, whose stunning 45 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists carried Memphis Grizzlies across the finish line. Keyonte George served as Utah Jazz's primary bright spot, contributing 22 points and 5 assists in the defeat.
Our projection model had assigned Memphis Grizzlies a 55% chance to prevail in an expected 119–118 slugfest, correctly forecasting their win. Memphis Grizzlies beat the -1.5 spread by a substantial margin, while the 226 total points stayed comfortably below the projected 242.5 line.
Following the 20-point result, Memphis Grizzlies occupy 1st place in the Western Conference at 3–1, nudging the 3–1 Utah Jazz into 2nd position. Both teams resume play on Sat 24 Oct, as Memphis Grizzlies head away at Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz host a matchup home to New Orleans Pelicans.
Memphis Grizzlies vs Utah Jazz: full box score and prediction
Houston Rockets 128–110 Dallas Mavericks
An utterly one-sided second quarter established early dominance for Houston Rockets, who coasted past Dallas Mavericks 128–110. The home side dismantled their intrastate rivals 38–12 in that second frame, generating an insurmountable 70–38 gap before heading into the locker room at halftime.
Veteran scorer Kevin Durant paced Houston Rockets with 30 points and 6 boards. For Dallas Mavericks, C. Flagg battled hard in the loss, finishing with a team-best 32 points alongside 5 rebounds.
Holding a strong 72% pre-game win probability from our model, Houston Rockets easily verified the pick and their projected 119–111 victory. They comfortably covered the -8.5 spread, while the offensive shootout sent the final 238-point sum over our 229.5 threshold.
The outcome lifts Houston Rockets to 2–1, placing them 5th in the Western Conference, whereas Dallas Mavericks fall to 12th at 1–3. Next on the schedule, Dallas Mavericks are away at Indiana Pacers on Fri 23 Oct, followed by Houston Rockets travelling away at San Antonio Spurs on Sat 24 Oct.
Houston Rockets vs Dallas Mavericks: full box score and prediction
Los Angeles Lakers 127–105 Golden State Warriors
A crushing third-quarter performance guided Los Angeles Lakers to a 127–105 home triumph over Golden State Warriors. Having built a 66–52 advantage by the intermission, the hosts locked down Golden State Warriors with a decisive 36–16 run coming out of the locker room.
Leading the charge was Luka Doncic, who posted a versatile stat line of 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists for Los Angeles Lakers. Countering for Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry posted a team-high 23 points.
Backed by a 62% projection from our model alongside a 117–114 estimated scoreline, Los Angeles Lakers came through with both the straight-up win and a cover of the -6.5 line. Meanwhile, the 232 total points fell just short of the 233.5 game line.
With this win, Los Angeles Lakers stand 11th in the Western Conference at 2–3, while Golden State Warriors drop to 4–2 to sit 4th. Both sides are slated to play on Sat 24 Oct: Los Angeles Lakers stay home to Los Angeles Clippers, and Golden State Warriors remain home to Memphis Grizzlies.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors: full box score and prediction
Portland Trail Blazers 124–83 Phoenix Suns
From the opening tip, Portland Trail Blazers completely overwhelmed Phoenix Suns, securing a resounding 124–83 victory. An emphatic 43–12 first quarter put the game out of reach almost immediately, allowing the hosts to build a commanding 72–39 halftime cushion.
Damian Lillard directed the onslaught with 25 points and 6 assists for Portland Trail Blazers. Phoenix Suns relied on Devin Booker, who registered 23 points to lead his team in the lopsided affair.
Portland Trail Blazers rewarded our model's 58% confidence rating, dramatically outperforming the original 116–114 score forecast. The home team easily cleared their -3.5 spread, though the defensive lockdown kept the combined 207 points under the 233.5 total.
The lopsided win moves Portland Trail Blazers into 6th in the Western Conference with a 2–1 record, while the 1–4 Phoenix Suns sink to 13th. The schedule resumes for Portland Trail Blazers away at Sacramento Kings on Sat 24 Oct, whereas Phoenix Suns return to the court home to Golden State Warriors on Sun 25 Oct.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Phoenix Suns: full box score and prediction
Los Angeles Clippers 121–96 Sacramento Kings
A second-half clampdown carried Los Angeles Clippers to a 121–96 home victory against Sacramento Kings. After clinging to a 61–54 edge at the interval, the home squad broke clear with a punishing 32–16 third quarter that put the contest away.
Darius Garland directed the attack for Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 30 points and 4 assists. In opposition, Zach LaVine stood out for Sacramento Kings with 28 points and 4 assists.
The outcome verified our model's 63% prediction favoring Los Angeles Clippers over a projected 116–112 contest. Along with taking the outright win, Los Angeles Clippers covered their -4.5 spread, and the final 217 points remained well below the projected 228.5 mark.
As a result, Los Angeles Clippers advance to 2–1 to sit 7th in the Western Conference standings, leaving winless Sacramento Kings rooted to 15th at 0–5. Both teams play again on Sat 24 Oct: Los Angeles Clippers head away at Los Angeles Lakers, while Sacramento Kings stay home to Portland Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings: full box score and prediction
How the model did
Thursday 22 October proved flawless for our predictive framework, going 6 of 6 in straight-up winners. Looking at point spreads, the home team beat the line in all 6 matchups, while only 2 of the 6 fixtures pushed over their total points target. Overall this season, the model's NBA record sits at 9 correct picks from 11 games (82%). Check every graded pick is public for full details.
NBA standings after Thursday 22 October
| # | Team | Group | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics | Eastern Conference | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Atlanta Hawks | Eastern Conference | 4 | 1 |
| 1 | Memphis Grizzlies | Western Conference | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | Utah Jazz | Western Conference | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | New Orleans Pelicans | Western Conference | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Nets | Eastern Conference | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | Orlando Magic | Eastern Conference | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | Eastern Conference | 3 | 1 |
Next NBA games
- Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Thu 22 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Philadelphia 76ers to win
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets, Fri 23 Oct, 01:30 UTC. Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder to win
- Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls, Fri 23 Oct, 20:00 UTC. Pick: Milwaukee Bucks to win
- Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors, Fri 23 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Toronto Raptors to win
- Orlando Magic vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Fri 23 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves to win
- Indiana Pacers vs Dallas Mavericks, Fri 23 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Indiana Pacers to win
- Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks, Fri 23 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Atlanta Hawks to win
- Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks, Fri 23 Oct, 23:00 UTC. Pick: Boston Celtics to win
- Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons, Sat 24 Oct, 00:00 UTC. Pick: Miami Heat to win
- San Antonio Spurs vs Houston Rockets, Sat 24 Oct, 01:30 UTC. Pick: San Antonio Spurs to win
- Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans, Sat 24 Oct, 01:30 UTC. Pick: Utah Jazz to win
- Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies, Sat 24 Oct, 02:00 UTC. Pick: Golden State Warriors to win
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