1980-81 NBA Season
943 regular-season games · 12 playoff teams · 100,000 simulations
Champion
Boston Celtics
14th Title
Last Title: 1975-76
Runner-Up
Houston Rockets
1st Appearance
Biggest Overachiever
New York Knicks
6.12 wins above expected
50 wins · 43.88 expected wins
Biggest Disappointment
Atlanta Hawks
7.12 wins below expected
31 wins · 38.12 expected wins
Final Standings
Regular-season records by division. The vsSim column shows actual wins minus the simulation's mean wins — positive means the team overachieved, negative means they underperformed.
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Celtics Division | 62 | 20 | .756 | — | 109.9 | 104.0 | +5.9 | 59.00 | +3.00 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers Playoffs | 62 | 20 | .756 | — | 111.7 | 103.8 | +7.9 | 59.64 | +2.36 |
| 3 | New York Knicks Playoffs | 50 | 32 | .610 | 12 | 107.9 | 106.3 | +1.6 | 43.88 | +6.12 |
| 4 | Washington Bullets | 39 | 43 | .476 | 23 | 105.6 | 105.6 | 0.0 | 39.12 | -0.12 |
| 5 | New Jersey Nets | 24 | 58 | .293 | 38 | 106.9 | 113.0 | -6.0 | 28.18 | -4.18 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Bucks Division | 60 | 22 | .732 | — | 113.1 | 105.9 | +7.3 | 56.09 | +3.91 |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls Playoffs | 45 | 37 | .549 | 15 | 109.0 | 107.0 | +2.0 | 40.04 | +4.96 |
| 3 | Indiana Pacers Playoffs | 44 | 38 | .537 | 16 | 107.6 | 106.2 | +1.4 | 42.76 | +1.24 |
| 4 | Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 51 | .378 | 29 | 104.9 | 108.0 | -3.1 | 38.12 | -7.12 |
| 5 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 54 | .341 | 32 | 105.7 | 110.6 | -4.9 | 34.17 | -6.17 |
| 6 | Detroit Pistons | 21 | 61 | .256 | 39 | 99.7 | 106.0 | -6.3 | 20.91 | +0.09 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio Spurs Division | 52 | 30 | .634 | — | 112.3 | 109.4 | +2.9 | 48.07 | +3.93 |
| 2 | Houston Rockets Playoffs | 40 | 42 | .488 | 12 | 108.3 | 107.9 | +0.3 | 40.09 | -0.09 |
| 3 | Kansas City Kings Playoffs | 40 | 42 | .488 | 12 | 106.9 | 106.9 | 0.0 | 42.73 | -2.73 |
| 4 | Denver Nuggets | 37 | 45 | .451 | 15 | 121.8 | 122.3 | -0.5 | 35.17 | +1.83 |
| 5 | Utah Jazz | 28 | 54 | .341 | 24 | 101.2 | 107.1 | -5.9 | 29.71 | -1.71 |
| 6 | Dallas Mavericks | 15 | 67 | .183 | 37 | 101.5 | 109.9 | -8.4 | 16.19 | -1.19 |
| # | Team | W | L | Pct | GB | PPG | OPP | DIFF | SimW | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Suns Division | 57 | 25 | .695 | — | 110.0 | 104.5 | +5.5 | 56.76 | +0.24 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers Playoffs | 54 | 28 | .659 | 3 | 111.2 | 107.3 | +3.8 | 56.58 | -2.58 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers Playoffs | 45 | 37 | .549 | 12 | 110.7 | 109.8 | +0.9 | 40.16 | +4.84 |
| 4 | Golden State Warriors | 39 | 43 | .476 | 18 | 109.8 | 111.0 | -1.2 | 39.51 | -0.51 |
| 5 | San Diego Clippers | 36 | 46 | .439 | 21 | 106.5 | 108.1 | -1.6 | 35.22 | +0.78 |
| 6 | Seattle Supersonics | 34 | 48 | .415 | 23 | 104.0 | 105.7 | -1.6 | 40.89 | -6.89 |
Playoff Bracket
The path each team took through the postseason — reconstructed from actual playoff games, not the simulation.
Eastern Conference
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
Western Conference
First Round
Conference Semifinals
Conference Finals
NBA Finals
Season Summary
Every team's regular-season finish compared against 100,000 simulations. Click any column header to sort; use the dropdown to filter by Conference or Division. Luck is the team's actual outcome minus the sim's mean — positive means the team beat the model. Percentile is where the actual result fell in the team's sim distribution (e.g. 90% = the team did this well or better in only 10% of sims).
| Team | Conference | Division | Elo | Actual | Avg. Wins | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | Eastern | Atlantic | 1703 | 62 | 59.64 | +2.36 | 77.77% | 45 | 53 | 57 | 60 | 62 | 66 | 72 |
| Boston Celtics | Eastern | Atlantic | 1692 | 62 | 59.00 | +3.00 | 81.40% | 44 | 52 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 72 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Eastern | Central | 1690 | 60 | 56.09 | +3.91 | 86.87% | 40 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 59 | 63 | 70 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Western | Pacific | 1638 | 54 | 56.58 | -2.58 | 29.26% | 40 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 72 |
| Phoenix Suns | Western | Pacific | 1618 | 57 | 56.76 | +0.24 | 56.42% | 40 | 50 | 54 | 57 | 59 | 63 | 71 |
| Chicago Bulls | Eastern | Central | 1595 | 45 | 40.04 | +4.96 | 90.04% | 25 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 56 |
| New York Knicks | Eastern | Atlantic | 1577 | 50 | 43.88 | +6.12 | 94.52% | 28 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 51 | 60 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Western | Pacific | 1558 | 45 | 40.16 | +4.84 | 89.71% | 23 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 55 |
| San Antonio Spurs | Western | Midwest | 1546 | 52 | 48.07 | +3.93 | 85.48% | 31 | 41 | 45 | 48 | 51 | 55 | 63 |
| Indiana Pacers | Eastern | Central | 1536 | 44 | 42.76 | +1.24 | 66.63% | 28 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 50 | 60 |
| Washington Bullets | Eastern | Atlantic | 1522 | 39 | 39.12 | -0.12 | 53.68% | 26 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 54 |
| Kansas City Kings | Western | Midwest | 1521 | 40 | 42.73 | -2.73 | 29.80% | 28 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 50 | 58 |
| Houston Rockets | Western | Midwest | 1505 | 40 | 40.09 | -0.09 | 53.29% | 21 | 33 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 56 |
| Denver Nuggets | Western | Midwest | 1483 | 37 | 35.17 | +1.83 | 71.59% | 20 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 52 |
| Golden State Warriors | Western | Pacific | 1456 | 39 | 39.51 | -0.51 | 50.09% | 23 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 55 |
| San Diego Clippers | Western | Pacific | 1456 | 36 | 35.22 | +0.78 | 62.00% | 18 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 42 | 51 |
| Atlanta Hawks | Eastern | Central | 1430 | 31 | 38.12 | -7.12 | 5.56% | 19 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 45 | 53 |
| Seattle Supersonics | Western | Pacific | 1430 | 34 | 40.89 | -6.89 | 6.08% | 25 | 34 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 48 | 57 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Eastern | Central | 1366 | 28 | 34.17 | -6.17 | 8.22% | 19 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 50 |
| Detroit Pistons | Eastern | Central | 1320 | 21 | 20.91 | +0.09 | 57.37% | 7 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 36 |
| New Jersey Nets | Eastern | Atlantic | 1319 | 24 | 28.18 | -4.18 | 17.87% | 15 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 43 |
| Utah Jazz | Western | Midwest | 1307 | 28 | 29.71 | -1.71 | 38.29% | 15 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 46 |
| Dallas Mavericks | Western | Midwest | 1232 | 15 | 16.19 | -1.19 | 42.88% | 3 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 30 |
Head-to-Head
Each cell shows a team's record (row vs column) and below it the expected number of wins the model predicted based on each individual game's win probability. Navy-tinted cells mean the team beat the model's expectations by more than half a win in that matchup; gold-tinted cells mean they fell short by the same margin. The first matrix for each division covers within-division games; the second (when shown) covers games against teams outside that division — aggregated by division when there are many opponents, broken out team-by-team when there are few.
Within Atlantic
| Team | Celtics | Nets | Knicks | 76ers | Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | — |
6-0
(4.9 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.0 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.0 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.3 exp.)
|
| New Jersey Nets |
0-6
(1.1 exp.)
|
— |
0-6
(1.7 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.1 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.2 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
1-5
(2.0 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.3 exp.)
|
— |
3-3
(1.9 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.4 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
3-3
(3.0 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.9 exp.)
|
3-3
(4.1 exp.)
|
— |
4-2
(4.4 exp.)
|
| Washington Bullets |
1-5
(1.7 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.8 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.6 exp.)
|
2-4
(1.6 exp.)
|
— |
Atlantic vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Central | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics |
23-11
(24.5 exp.)
|
10-2
(9.6 exp.)
|
10-2
(8.6 exp.)
|
| New Jersey Nets |
12-22
(13.0 exp.)
|
3-9
(5.3 exp.)
|
5-7
(3.7 exp.)
|
| New York Knicks |
22-12
(19.0 exp.)
|
8-4
(7.3 exp.)
|
6-6
(6.1 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia 76ers |
27-7
(25.0 exp.)
|
11-1
(9.7 exp.)
|
9-3
(8.7 exp.)
|
| Washington Bullets |
15-19
(17.4 exp.)
|
10-2
(6.7 exp.)
|
6-6
(5.4 exp.)
|
Within Central
| Team | Hawks | Bulls | Cavaliers | Pistons | Pacers | Bucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | — |
2-4
(2.8 exp.)
|
1-5
(3.3 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.3 exp.)
|
1-5
(2.9 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.7 exp.)
|
| Chicago Bulls |
4-2
(3.2 exp.)
|
— |
5-1
(3.7 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.4 exp.)
|
3-2
(2.2 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
5-1
(2.7 exp.)
|
1-5
(2.3 exp.)
|
— |
3-3
(4.2 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.3 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.7 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
2-4
(1.7 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.6 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(1.4 exp.)
|
1-5
(0.8 exp.)
|
| Indiana Pacers |
5-1
(3.1 exp.)
|
2-3
(2.8 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.7 exp.)
|
4-2
(4.6 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(2.1 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
5-1
(4.3 exp.)
|
3-3
(4.2 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.3 exp.)
|
5-1
(5.2 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.9 exp.)
|
— |
Central vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Midwest | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks |
9-19
(11.7 exp.)
|
8-4
(6.4 exp.)
|
5-7
(5.1 exp.)
|
| Chicago Bulls |
14-15
(12.2 exp.)
|
7-5
(7.0 exp.)
|
4-8
(5.5 exp.)
|
| Cleveland Cavaliers |
8-20
(10.3 exp.)
|
5-7
(6.0 exp.)
|
4-8
(4.7 exp.)
|
| Detroit Pistons |
7-21
(6.7 exp.)
|
4-8
(4.2 exp.)
|
1-11
(2.8 exp.)
|
| Indiana Pacers |
15-14
(13.0 exp.)
|
9-3
(7.3 exp.)
|
3-9
(6.1 exp.)
|
| Milwaukee Bucks |
18-10
(17.3 exp.)
|
9-3
(9.0 exp.)
|
10-2
(7.9 exp.)
|
Within Midwest
| Team | Mavericks | Nuggets | Rockets | Kings | Spurs | Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | — |
3-3
(1.5 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.2 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.2 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.0 exp.)
|
1-5
(2.0 exp.)
|
| Denver Nuggets |
3-3
(4.5 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(2.6 exp.)
|
4-2
(2.4 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.1 exp.)
|
2-4
(3.4 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
6-0
(4.8 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.4 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(2.9 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.5 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.8 exp.)
|
| Kansas City Kings |
6-0
(4.8 exp.)
|
2-4
(3.6 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.1 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(2.6 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.0 exp.)
|
| San Antonio Spurs |
5-1
(5.0 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.9 exp.)
|
3-3
(3.5 exp.)
|
4-2
(3.4 exp.)
|
— |
5-1
(4.2 exp.)
|
| Utah Jazz |
5-1
(4.0 exp.)
|
4-2
(2.6 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.2 exp.)
|
1-5
(2.0 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
Midwest vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Central | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks |
2-8
(1.6 exp.)
|
1-11
(2.5 exp.)
|
7-23
(5.2 exp.)
|
| Denver Nuggets |
2-8
(3.4 exp.)
|
7-5
(5.3 exp.)
|
15-15
(11.4 exp.)
|
| Houston Rockets |
2-8
(3.9 exp.)
|
6-6
(6.0 exp.)
|
13-17
(12.8 exp.)
|
| Kansas City Kings |
5-5
(4.3 exp.)
|
5-7
(6.1 exp.)
|
11-19
(14.1 exp.)
|
| San Antonio Spurs |
5-5
(5.2 exp.)
|
7-5
(7.1 exp.)
|
19-11
(15.7 exp.)
|
| Utah Jazz |
2-8
(3.0 exp.)
|
4-8
(5.0 exp.)
|
9-21
(9.1 exp.)
|
Within Pacific
| Team | Warriors | Lakers | Suns | Blazers | Clippers | Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | — |
1-5
(1.7 exp.)
|
2-4
(1.8 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.9 exp.)
|
2-4
(3.2 exp.)
|
3-3
(2.9 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
5-1
(4.3 exp.)
|
— |
2-4
(3.1 exp.)
|
3-3
(4.1 exp.)
|
3-3
(4.6 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.0 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
4-2
(4.2 exp.)
|
4-2
(2.9 exp.)
|
— |
3-3
(4.2 exp.)
|
6-0
(4.5 exp.)
|
5-1
(4.1 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
4-2
(3.1 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.9 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.8 exp.)
|
— |
4-2
(3.4 exp.)
|
4-2
(2.9 exp.)
|
| San Diego Clippers |
4-2
(2.8 exp.)
|
3-3
(1.4 exp.)
|
0-6
(1.5 exp.)
|
2-4
(2.6 exp.)
|
— |
5-1
(2.5 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
3-3
(3.1 exp.)
|
0-6
(2.0 exp.)
|
1-5
(1.9 exp.)
|
2-4
(3.1 exp.)
|
1-5
(3.5 exp.)
|
— |
Pacific vs. Other Divisions
| Team | Atlantic | Central | Midwest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors |
5-5
(4.2 exp.)
|
6-6
(6.1 exp.)
|
18-12
(16.7 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Lakers |
6-4
(5.7 exp.)
|
9-3
(8.3 exp.)
|
20-10
(22.5 exp.)
|
| Phoenix Suns |
4-6
(6.1 exp.)
|
9-3
(8.5 exp.)
|
22-8
(22.4 exp.)
|
| Portland Trail Blazers |
4-6
(4.1 exp.)
|
8-4
(6.0 exp.)
|
15-15
(17.0 exp.)
|
| San Diego Clippers |
2-8
(3.6 exp.)
|
5-7
(5.2 exp.)
|
15-15
(15.6 exp.)
|
| Seattle Supersonics |
3-7
(3.8 exp.)
|
8-4
(5.8 exp.)
|
16-14
(17.5 exp.)
|
Scoring Distribution
Histograms of points scored and allowed, a home-vs-away score scatter (marker size grows with how often that exact score happened), and summary stats — all driven by the team filter below. Default view is league-wide.
Summary Statistics
| Mean scored | — |
| Mean allowed | — |
| StdDev scored | — |
| StdDev allowed | — |
| Correlation (home vs away score) | — |
| Sample size (games) | — |
Actual vs. Point Differential
How points translated into wins. Teams above the cluster overperformed their points differential (often called Pythagorean luck), while teams below underperformed. Hover for exact values.
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
The teams furthest from where the simulation said they'd land — a fast read of the Luck column on top of the main season summary above.
Top Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York Knicks | 50 | 43.88 | +6.12 |
| 2 | Chicago Bulls | 45 | 40.04 | +4.96 |
| 3 | Portland Trail Blazers | 45 | 40.16 | +4.84 |
| 4 | San Antonio Spurs | 52 | 48.07 | +3.93 |
| 5 | Milwaukee Bucks | 60 | 56.09 | +3.91 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | 31 | 38.12 | -7.12 |
| 2 | Seattle Supersonics | 34 | 40.89 | -6.89 |
| 3 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 34.17 | -6.17 |
| 4 | New Jersey Nets | 24 | 28.18 | -4.18 |
| 5 | Kansas City Kings | 40 | 42.73 | -2.73 |
Top Streaks
Ranked by model unlikelihood — the product of pregame W/L probabilities over the games in each team's streak. A short streak by a poor team can outrank a longer one by a strong team since the poor team's per-game probabilities were lower going in.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland Trail Blazers | 9 | Dec 4 – Dec 20 | 1 in 5,755 |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 12 | Oct 15 – Nov 11 | 1 in 228 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 8 | Jan 29 – Feb 15 | 1 in 151 |
| 4 | New Jersey Nets | 5 | Feb 11 – Feb 20 | 1 in 142 |
| 5 | Chicago Bulls | 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | 1 in 125 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Hawks | 10 | Oct 30 – Nov 15 | 1 in 310 |
| 2 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 9 | Feb 21 – Mar 13 | 1 in 217 |
| 3 | Chicago Bulls | 6 | Jan 9 – Jan 17 | 1 in 131 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Lakers | 3 | Nov 30 – Dec 6 | 1 in 123 |
| 5 | New Jersey Nets | 14 | Dec 19 – Jan 16 | 1 in 100 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
The simulation applies the same home-field boost to every game across the league, so the per-game home win probabilities bake in the model's idea of HFA. For each team, we add up those probabilities over home games and compare to actual home wins — and do the same on the road. The bar height is (home wins above expected) minus (road wins above expected). A tall positive bar means the team's home/road split exceeded what the model predicted — a real Coors-style edge. A tall negative bar means the reverse: they played worse at home or better on the road than expected.
Finish Position Heatmaps
Each cell is the probability — across 100,000 simulations — that the team (row) finished at that position (column). Use the buttons to switch between divisions, leagues, and the overall NBA view. Rows are sorted by the simulation's average finish (best at top).
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 54.33% | 45.36% | 0.31% | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 45.59% | 53.87% | 0.51% | 0.03% | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.08% | 0.68% | 77.67% | 21.08% | 0.49% |
| Washington Bullets | — | 0.09% | 21.31% | 75.21% | 3.39% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | 0.20% | 3.68% | 96.12% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 98.26% | 1.65% | 0.09% | — | — | — |
| Indiana Pacers | 1.33% | 55.91% | 26.17% | 12.91% | 3.67% | 0.01% |
| Chicago Bulls | 0.29% | 25.86% | 36.62% | 26.34% | 10.85% | 0.04% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.10% | 13.83% | 28.03% | 36.95% | 20.93% | 0.16% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.02% | 2.75% | 9.09% | 23.76% | 63.24% | 1.14% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | 0.04% | 1.31% | 98.65% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 75.33% | 18.66% | 5.26% | 0.74% | 0.01% | — |
| Kansas City Kings | 17.22% | 47.64% | 27.07% | 7.27% | 0.80% | — |
| Houston Rockets | 6.92% | 27.71% | 45.66% | 16.89% | 2.81% | 0.01% |
| Denver Nuggets | 0.50% | 5.65% | 19.12% | 57.52% | 17.17% | 0.04% |
| Utah Jazz | 0.03% | 0.34% | 2.88% | 17.57% | 78.40% | 0.78% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.81% | 99.17% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 51.10% | 47.96% | 0.86% | 0.08% | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 48.80% | 50.25% | 0.88% | 0.06% | 0.01% | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.03% | 0.85% | 37.16% | 29.96% | 22.17% | 9.83% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.03% | 0.57% | 30.71% | 29.12% | 25.90% | 13.67% |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.04% | 0.36% | 24.90% | 28.63% | 28.39% | 17.68% |
| San Diego Clippers | — | 0.01% | 5.49% | 12.15% | 23.53% | 58.82% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 45.79% | 35.32% | 18.47% | 0.40% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 38.88% | 36.96% | 23.35% | 0.73% | 0.07% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 15.24% | 27.44% | 53.93% | 2.99% | 0.32% | 0.07% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.06% | 0.15% | 2.10% | 40.25% | 25.31% | 16.15% | 9.51% | 4.77% | 1.55% | 0.15% | — |
| Indiana Pacers | 0.03% | 0.09% | 1.42% | 28.62% | 27.44% | 19.34% | 12.49% | 7.56% | 2.74% | 0.27% | — |
| Chicago Bulls | — | 0.03% | 0.25% | 11.96% | 18.70% | 21.33% | 21.54% | 16.52% | 8.34% | 1.31% | 0.02% |
| Washington Bullets | — | 0.01% | 0.34% | 8.28% | 14.95% | 19.72% | 22.15% | 20.91% | 11.59% | 1.98% | 0.07% |
| Atlanta Hawks | — | — | 0.11% | 5.96% | 10.69% | 17.67% | 21.63% | 25.01% | 15.91% | 2.95% | 0.07% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | — | 0.03% | 0.80% | 2.46% | 5.49% | 11.57% | 21.45% | 43.81% | 13.70% | 0.69% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.22% | 1.10% | 3.73% | 15.34% | 69.45% | 10.11% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.05% | 0.72% | 10.19% | 89.04% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 50.00% | 42.60% | 6.60% | 0.66% | 0.12% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 47.87% | 44.75% | 6.41% | 0.81% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — |
| San Antonio Spurs | 1.98% | 10.16% | 53.62% | 18.77% | 8.41% | 3.66% | 1.97% | 0.94% | 0.34% | 0.15% | — | — |
| Kansas City Kings | 0.04% | 1.19% | 12.73% | 24.59% | 19.55% | 15.93% | 10.92% | 7.89% | 4.67% | 2.00% | 0.49% | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.03% | 0.54% | 6.28% | 15.74% | 18.23% | 17.32% | 15.96% | 12.42% | 7.93% | 4.32% | 1.23% | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.04% | 0.29% | 4.76% | 13.49% | 15.27% | 16.61% | 16.79% | 14.84% | 9.87% | 6.48% | 1.56% | — |
| Houston Rockets | 0.01% | 0.30% | 4.91% | 11.95% | 16.59% | 16.92% | 16.22% | 14.66% | 10.49% | 6.26% | 1.68% | 0.01% |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.03% | 0.16% | 3.85% | 10.44% | 14.02% | 15.71% | 17.21% | 15.86% | 12.23% | 8.32% | 2.17% | — |
| San Diego Clippers | — | — | 0.45% | 1.77% | 4.20% | 6.65% | 10.25% | 14.94% | 22.52% | 26.54% | 12.65% | 0.03% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | 0.01% | 0.38% | 1.72% | 3.32% | 6.53% | 9.30% | 15.51% | 24.18% | 26.05% | 12.96% | 0.04% |
| Utah Jazz | — | — | 0.01% | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.59% | 1.37% | 2.94% | 7.76% | 19.87% | 66.45% | 0.75% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.81% | 99.17% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 35.96% | 25.42% | 17.74% | 12.06% | 7.43% | 1.17% | 0.17% | 0.05% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 29.45% | 25.29% | 19.60% | 14.05% | 9.46% | 1.74% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Suns | 12.18% | 17.45% | 21.35% | 22.91% | 18.97% | 5.41% | 1.31% | 0.30% | 0.09% | 0.02% | — | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11.28% | 16.79% | 20.81% | 22.80% | 21.27% | 5.26% | 1.26% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.03% | 0.01% | — | 0.01% | — | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 10.98% | 14.45% | 18.71% | 22.60% | 24.36% | 6.59% | 1.58% | 0.50% | 0.11% | 0.09% | 0.01% | — | — | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.13% | 0.48% | 1.54% | 4.00% | 10.79% | 36.20% | 18.26% | 10.51% | 6.73% | 4.06% | 2.56% | 1.88% | 1.09% | 0.69% | 0.48% | 0.30% | 0.21% | 0.08% | — | 0.01% | — | — | — |
| New York Knicks | 0.02% | 0.05% | 0.13% | 0.51% | 2.43% | 11.64% | 16.31% | 14.47% | 11.94% | 10.35% | 8.11% | 6.64% | 5.23% | 3.98% | 3.11% | 2.28% | 1.43% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.13% | 0.02% | — | — |
| Indiana Pacers | — | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.32% | 1.41% | 7.51% | 12.49% | 13.30% | 12.42% | 10.28% | 9.41% | 8.01% | 6.65% | 5.49% | 4.31% | 3.36% | 2.62% | 1.29% | 0.79% | 0.16% | 0.09% | — | — |
| Kansas City Kings | — | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.32% | 1.54% | 7.71% | 12.80% | 12.12% | 12.17% | 10.41% | 9.28% | 8.00% | 6.82% | 5.81% | 4.13% | 3.43% | 2.57% | 1.62% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.09% | — | — |
| Seattle Supersonics | — | — | 0.03% | 0.12% | 0.60% | 3.89% | 6.63% | 8.60% | 9.89% | 10.02% | 9.78% | 9.60% | 8.80% | 7.93% | 7.69% | 5.63% | 4.71% | 2.95% | 2.13% | 0.86% | 0.13% | 0.01% | — |
| Portland Trail Blazers | — | 0.01% | — | 0.09% | 0.42% | 2.54% | 5.99% | 7.38% | 7.93% | 8.75% | 9.36% | 9.16% | 9.19% | 9.48% | 8.09% | 7.14% | 5.70% | 4.39% | 2.76% | 1.31% | 0.30% | 0.01% | — |
| Houston Rockets | — | — | — | 0.05% | 0.41% | 2.71% | 5.43% | 7.23% | 8.53% | 9.19% | 9.33% | 8.99% | 8.82% | 8.67% | 8.46% | 7.02% | 5.99% | 4.80% | 2.59% | 1.43% | 0.34% | 0.01% | — |
| Chicago Bulls | — | — | 0.01% | 0.06% | 0.25% | 2.63% | 5.29% | 7.50% | 7.96% | 8.14% | 9.38% | 9.38% | 9.60% | 9.40% | 8.27% | 7.31% | 5.85% | 4.33% | 3.00% | 1.23% | 0.39% | 0.02% | — |
| Golden State Warriors | — | — | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.23% | 2.13% | 4.70% | 5.96% | 6.84% | 8.84% | 8.17% | 9.16% | 8.70% | 9.37% | 8.91% | 8.27% | 6.99% | 5.72% | 3.67% | 1.69% | 0.53% | 0.03% | — |
| Washington Bullets | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.26% | 1.61% | 3.49% | 5.32% | 6.20% | 7.92% | 8.93% | 8.60% | 9.54% | 9.69% | 9.16% | 8.81% | 7.59% | 6.00% | 4.16% | 2.09% | 0.57% | 0.04% | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.14% | 0.91% | 2.54% | 3.58% | 4.74% | 6.10% | 6.79% | 8.35% | 9.42% | 9.35% | 10.17% | 10.54% | 9.20% | 8.09% | 5.99% | 3.02% | 1.02% | 0.04% | — |
| San Diego Clippers | — | — | — | — | — | 0.20% | 0.61% | 0.98% | 1.74% | 2.52% | 3.19% | 4.37% | 5.39% | 6.79% | 8.88% | 10.74% | 12.60% | 14.38% | 13.95% | 9.26% | 4.04% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.12% | 0.54% | 1.17% | 1.34% | 2.00% | 3.10% | 4.37% | 5.41% | 6.54% | 8.65% | 10.89% | 13.69% | 14.50% | 13.95% | 9.24% | 4.13% | 0.34% | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.28% | 0.60% | 1.15% | 1.12% | 2.27% | 2.94% | 4.36% | 5.49% | 7.05% | 9.65% | 12.57% | 16.14% | 17.35% | 12.11% | 6.28% | 0.59% | 0.01% |
| Utah Jazz | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.06% | 0.12% | 0.23% | 0.48% | 0.68% | 0.90% | 1.65% | 3.06% | 5.14% | 8.77% | 16.20% | 29.64% | 28.11% | 4.64% | 0.29% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.29% | 0.40% | 0.98% | 1.56% | 3.12% | 5.94% | 11.72% | 24.71% | 41.51% | 8.88% | 0.70% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.15% | 0.54% | 2.61% | 11.31% | 67.71% | 17.65% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.15% | 1.14% | 17.33% | 81.34% |
Win Totals in Context
How did each team's actual results compare to their simulated results, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Use the buttons to switch between views. In each chart, dashed crosshairs at the league means split the plot into four quadrants: pastel green (team did well, model agreed), pastel red (team did poorly, model agreed), and pastel yellow (model and reality disagreed). Click a division in the legend to toggle it.
Playoff Seed Probabilities
Across the 10,000 regular-season simulations, the probability that each team finished as each playoff seed (or missed the playoffs entirely). Rows sorted by likelihood of earning the top seed; teams that more often missed the playoffs sit toward the bottom.
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | 5 Seed | 6 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 45.83% | 8.50% | 45.19% | 0.46% | 0.02% | — | — |
| Boston Celtics | 38.80% | 6.79% | 53.55% | 0.78% | 0.07% | 0.01% | — |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 15.27% | 82.99% | 0.07% | 1.32% | 0.27% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| New York Knicks | 0.07% | 0.01% | 0.68% | 41.77% | 25.34% | 16.15% | 15.98% |
| Indiana Pacers | 0.03% | 1.30% | 0.32% | 28.50% | 27.45% | 19.34% | 23.06% |
| Chicago Bulls | — | 0.29% | 0.05% | 11.92% | 18.68% | 21.33% | 47.73% |
| Washington Bullets | — | — | 0.10% | 8.50% | 14.98% | 19.72% | 56.70% |
| Atlanta Hawks | — | 0.10% | 0.03% | 5.94% | 10.69% | 17.67% | 65.57% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | — | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.80% | 2.46% | 5.49% | 91.22% |
| New Jersey Nets | — | — | — | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.22% | 99.73% |
| Detroit Pistons | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | 5 Seed | 6 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 50.07% | 1.03% | 47.70% | 1.03% | 0.15% | 0.02% | — |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 47.79% | 1.01% | 49.84% | 1.20% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 1.99% | 73.34% | 0.16% | 10.80% | 6.88% | 3.46% | 3.37% |
| Kansas City Kings | 0.04% | 17.18% | 0.41% | 21.56% | 19.00% | 15.83% | 25.98% |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.04% | — | 0.33% | 13.37% | 14.65% | 15.81% | 55.80% |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.03% | — | 0.83% | 20.56% | 19.31% | 17.40% | 41.87% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.03% | — | 0.56% | 17.14% | 16.01% | 16.72% | 49.54% |
| Houston Rockets | 0.01% | 6.91% | 0.16% | 10.55% | 16.18% | 16.87% | 49.32% |
| San Diego Clippers | — | — | — | 2.11% | 4.25% | 6.71% | 86.93% |
| Denver Nuggets | — | 0.50% | 0.01% | 1.64% | 3.28% | 6.53% | 88.04% |
| Utah Jazz | — | 0.03% | — | 0.04% | 0.20% | 0.59% | 99.14% |
| Dallas Mavericks | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100.00% |
Wins Required to Achieve Each Seed
Empirical cumulative distribution: for each seed in each conference, the probability that a team holding that seed finished the regular season with at most a given number of wins. The point where each line passes through 50% is roughly the median wins for that seed.
Season Trends
How each metric evolved across the season — Elo rating, actual wins, simulated final wins, playoff probability, and division-title probability — day by day. Pick a division to see all five charts for its teams.
Elo Through the Playoffs
How each playoff team's Elo rating evolved as the postseason unfolded. Elo Progression traces every team's game-by-game Elo trajectory through their playoff run — teams eliminated early have short lines, deeper runs extend further right; click a team in the legend to isolate it. Net Elo Change summarizes the same data as one bar per team from first playoff game to last, sorted biggest gain to biggest loss.
Stochastic Playoff Outcomes
Across 10,000 simulations starting from preseason Elo, every team had a chance to make the playoffs based on how the regular-season Monte Carlo played out. The default view sums those simulations up: what fraction of them had each team making the playoffs, advancing each round, and winning the title. The round buttons switch to heatmaps showing how often every pair of teams faced off in each round across all sims.
| Team | Made Playoffs | Advanced to Conference Semifinals | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 92.37% | 92.37% | 61.28% | 33.95% | 24.47% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 99.57% | 99.57% | 59.00% | 30.82% | 21.72% |
| Boston Celtics | 90.46% | 90.46% | 55.77% | 28.94% | 20.41% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 89.77% | 89.77% | 66.89% | 41.33% | 14.73% |
| Phoenix Suns | 88.97% | 88.97% | 63.52% | 33.94% | 10.44% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 87.61% | 87.61% | 32.72% | 11.94% | 2.56% |
| New York Knicks | 83.94% | 44.60% | 10.20% | 2.81% | 1.56% |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 50.43% | 26.27% | 10.48% | 4.82% | 1.16% |
| Chicago Bulls | 51.98% | 23.23% | 6.38% | 2.07% | 1.02% |
| Kansas City Kings | 56.80% | 44.62% | 12.99% | 4.25% | 0.72% |
| Indiana Pacers | 75.61% | 30.64% | 5.31% | 1.07% | 0.58% |
| Houston Rockets | 43.76% | 23.89% | 6.44% | 1.88% | 0.32% |
| Washington Bullets | 43.30% | 13.05% | 1.82% | 0.34% | 0.15% |
| Golden State Warriors | 44.16% | 14.52% | 2.72% | 0.73% | 0.08% |
| San Diego Clippers | 13.07% | 3.53% | 0.72% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Seattle Supersonics | 58.10% | 16.56% | 2.48% | 0.56% | 0.03% |
| Denver Nuggets | 11.46% | 4.15% | 1.04% | 0.39% | 0.02% |
| New Jersey Nets | 0.27% | — | — | — | — |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8.76% | 0.85% | 0.04% | — | — |
| Utah Jazz | 0.83% | 0.11% | — | — | — |
| Atlanta Hawks | 34.33% | 5.23% | 0.20% | — | — |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks | New Jersey Nets | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.61% | 0.60% | 0.07% | 1.33% | 0.01% | 1.50% | 0.52% | 0.49% | ||
| Boston Celtics | 8.72% | 8.55% | 2.74% | 9.14% | 0.02% | 0.10% | 6.67% | 8.93% | ||
| Chicago Bulls | 1.98% | 3.09% | 0.33% | 5.90% | 0.10% | 0.02% | 7.48% | 2.14% | 1.90% | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.04% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.27% | 0.01% | 0.15% | 0.14% | 0.10% | ||
| Indiana Pacers | 3.96% | 1.80% | 3.97% | 0.76% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 13.22% | 1.39% | 4.17% | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0.16% | 0.02% | 0.20% | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.64% | 0.03% | 0.20% | ||
| New York Knicks | 5.66% | 2.14% | 7.23% | 1.25% | 19.12% | 0.23% | 1.80% | 7.09% | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 7.60% | 7.36% | 2.52% | 7.24% | 0.01% | 0.12% | 5.82% | 7.37% | ||
| Washington Bullets | 1.08% | 1.80% | 1.09% | 0.25% | 3.25% | 0.03% | 3.94% | 1.61% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | San Diego Clippers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 0.35% | 0.26% | 0.56% | 0.67% | 0.63% | 0.31% | 0.19% | 0.08% | 0.60% | ||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.25% | 1.67% | 2.83% | 1.19% | 1.26% | 1.76% | 1.00% | 0.46% | 4.03% | 0.03% | |
| Houston Rockets | 0.38% | 2.22% | 3.70% | 1.82% | 1.90% | 1.81% | 1.03% | 0.49% | 3.58% | 0.04% | |
| Kansas City Kings | 0.75% | 4.52% | 4.18% | 1.87% | 1.99% | 4.47% | 0.55% | 1.06% | 7.96% | 0.05% | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 2.70% | 6.69% | 6.89% | 6.31% | 6.15% | 1.35% | 2.83% | 7.79% | 0.26% | ||
| Phoenix Suns | 2.45% | 6.72% | 6.14% | 5.88% | 5.37% | 1.26% | 2.76% | 7.04% | 0.25% | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.56% | 3.59% | 3.20% | 4.78% | 2.56% | 2.58% | 1.97% | 0.83% | 6.12% | 0.05% | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.38% | 2.08% | 1.71% | 0.85% | 0.50% | 0.52% | 1.96% | 0.51% | 3.74% | 0.03% | |
| San Diego Clippers | 0.05% | 0.46% | 0.33% | 0.47% | 0.38% | 0.66% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.69% | 0.01% | |
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.29% | 3.05% | 2.40% | 4.01% | 1.23% | 1.46% | 2.11% | 1.43% | 0.52% | 0.03% | |
| Utah Jazz | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 0.11% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.05% | |||||
| Boston Celtics | 1.52% | 5.43% | 0.28% | 9.00% | 17.65% | 12.18% | 6.34% | 3.37% | |
| Chicago Bulls | 2.03% | 0.01% | 0.05% | 2.02% | 0.02% | 2.24% | 0.01% | ||
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 0.02% | 0.02% | |||||||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.02% | 1.92% | 0.03% | 1.14% | 0.03% | 2.15% | 0.02% | ||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1.54% | 19.56% | 5.21% | 0.27% | 5.86% | 7.01% | 15.70% | 3.85% | |
| New York Knicks | 3.80% | 0.01% | 0.04% | 2.33% | 4.02% | ||||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1.95% | 6.73% | 6.16% | 0.25% | 10.34% | 16.72% | 15.15% | 3.98% | |
| Washington Bullets | 0.54% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.66% | 0.01% | 0.57% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | San Diego Clippers | Seattle Supersonics | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.19% | 0.32% | 0.44% | 0.01% | |||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.06% | 0.20% | 0.82% | 0.90% | 0.74% | ||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.05% | 0.08% | 0.51% | 1.78% | 2.19% | 0.16% | 1.45% | 0.05% | 0.17% | ||
| Kansas City Kings | 0.14% | 0.32% | 0.64% | 4.14% | 4.77% | 0.34% | 2.23% | 0.09% | 0.32% | ||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1.06% | 5.11% | 7.14% | 13.53% | 1.62% | 6.45% | 24.81% | 1.03% | 6.08% | 0.06% | |
| Phoenix Suns | 1.08% | 4.82% | 7.09% | 13.69% | 1.51% | 6.83% | 21.69% | 1.07% | 5.74% | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.01% | 0.27% | 0.57% | 3.33% | 3.75% | 2.55% | |||||
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.76% | 1.46% | 2.15% | 2.87% | 10.22% | 10.87% | 2.01% | 0.57% | 1.76% | 0.05% | |
| San Diego Clippers | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.22% | ||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.11% | 0.71% | 0.85% | 0.76% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 0.03% | 1.24% | 0.01% | 1.04% | 10.83% | 2.13% | 13.23% | 0.43% | |
| Chicago Bulls | 0.40% | 0.08% | 0.84% | 0.12% | 0.58% | 0.05% | |||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.24% | 0.05% | 0.43% | 0.05% | 0.28% | 0.02% | |||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0.12% | 11.05% | 1.69% | 0.02% | 1.91% | 2.97% | 12.50% | 0.56% | |
| New York Knicks | 0.73% | 0.13% | 0.01% | 0.11% | 1.12% | 0.69% | 0.02% | ||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.05% | 14.33% | 1.19% | 1.10% | 14.79% | 2.09% | 0.40% | ||
| Washington Bullets | 0.08% | 0.01% | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | San Diego Clippers | Seattle Supersonics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.02% | |
| Golden State Warriors | 0.03% | 0.08% | 0.17% | 0.16% | 0.03% | 0.24% | 0.01% | 0.01% | ||
| Houston Rockets | 0.01% | 0.07% | 0.20% | 0.53% | 0.42% | 0.12% | 0.46% | 0.01% | 0.06% | |
| Kansas City Kings | 0.10% | 0.22% | 1.17% | 1.23% | 0.32% | 1.05% | 0.16% | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 0.25% | 0.71% | 1.87% | 3.60% | 22.42% | 2.32% | 9.31% | 0.20% | 0.65% | |
| Phoenix Suns | 0.26% | 0.63% | 1.48% | 2.73% | 18.18% | 1.85% | 8.07% | 0.17% | 0.57% | |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.18% | 0.47% | 1.23% | 1.17% | 1.42% | 0.06% | 0.13% | |
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.10% | 0.31% | 0.74% | 1.45% | 4.02% | 3.97% | 0.94% | 0.10% | 0.31% | |
| San Diego Clippers | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% | ||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.13% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Denver Nuggets | Golden State Warriors | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs | San Diego Clippers | Seattle Supersonics | Washington Bullets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 0.08% | 0.18% | 0.42% | 0.97% | 7.72% | 6.86% | 1.16% | 2.81% | 0.05% | 0.16% | |||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.41% | 0.30% | 0.04% | 0.14% | 0.01% | |||||||||
| Denver Nuggets | 0.01% | 0.01% | |||||||||||||||
| Golden State Warriors | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.03% | |||||||||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.09% | 0.16% | 0.01% | ||||||||||||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.23% | 0.24% | 0.06% | 0.01% | ||||||||||
| Kansas City Kings | 0.18% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.23% | 0.01% | 0.26% | |||||||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 3.95% | 0.53% | 0.21% | 4.51% | 0.59% | 4.84% | 0.10% | ||||||||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0.15% | 0.19% | 0.41% | 1.01% | 8.25% | 7.56% | 1.08% | 2.88% | 0.03% | 0.16% | |||||||
| New York Knicks | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.56% | 0.55% | 0.06% | 0.22% | 0.02% | ||||||||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.13% | 0.20% | 0.67% | 1.36% | 9.39% | 7.95% | 1.31% | 3.24% | 0.05% | 0.17% | |||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 3.22% | 0.31% | 0.14% | 3.33% | 0.49% | 2.92% | 0.03% | ||||||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.37% | 0.06% | 0.02% | 0.19% | 0.05% | 0.46% | 0.01% | ||||||||||
| San Antonio Spurs | 0.74% | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.71% | 0.10% | 0.77% | 0.04% | ||||||||||
| San Diego Clippers | 0.01% | 0.02% | |||||||||||||||
| Seattle Supersonics | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.01% | ||||||||||||||
| Washington Bullets | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
Actual Bracket Simulation
With the actual playoff bracket fixed in place, this second simulation re-runs each matchup 10,000 times and tallies how often each team advanced past each round and won the title. The right-most column shows what actually happened. Round buttons switch to matchup heatmaps for that round.
| Team | Advanced to Conference Semifinals | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Finals | Won Finals | Actual Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 100.00% | 75.08% | 37.74% | 26.71% | Won Finals |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100.00% | 53.96% | 28.84% | 21.01% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 83.55% | 42.74% | 25.58% | 19.67% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| Phoenix Suns | 100.00% | 68.57% | 39.43% | 11.47% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 78.41% | 56.41% | 32.01% | 11.12% | Eliminated in First Round |
| San Antonio Spurs | 100.00% | 34.47% | 13.01% | 2.50% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 62.37% | 21.21% | 8.96% | 2.15% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Chicago Bulls | 46.93% | 12.83% | 3.99% | 2.12% | Eliminated in Conference Semifinals |
| New York Knicks | 53.07% | 12.09% | 3.02% | 1.76% | Eliminated in First Round |
| Kansas City Kings | 37.63% | 10.22% | 3.78% | 0.69% | Eliminated in Conference Finals |
| Houston Rockets | 21.59% | 9.12% | 2.81% | 0.51% | Eliminated in Finals |
| Indiana Pacers | 16.45% | 3.30% | 0.83% | 0.29% | Eliminated in First Round |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Bulls | Indiana Pacers | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 46.93% | |||
| Indiana Pacers | 16.45% | |||
| New York Knicks | 53.07% | |||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 83.55% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 21.59% | |||
| Kansas City Kings | 37.63% | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 78.41% | |||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 62.37% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 34.10% | 40.98% | ||||
| Chicago Bulls | 12.83% | |||||
| Indiana Pacers | 3.30% | |||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 13.15% | 40.81% | ||||
| New York Knicks | 12.09% | |||||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 42.74% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 9.12% | |||||
| Kansas City Kings | 10.22% | |||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 56.41% | |||||
| Phoenix Suns | 27.41% | 41.16% | ||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 21.21% | |||||
| San Antonio Spurs | 12.47% | 22.00% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Indiana Pacers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 1.94% | 21.21% | 14.59% | |||
| Chicago Bulls | 0.31% | 2.21% | 1.47% | |||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.58% | 0.12% | 0.13% | |||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 19.64% | 4.49% | 4.71% | |||
| New York Knicks | 0.22% | 1.70% | 1.10% | |||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 17.12% | 4.23% | 4.23% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Houston Rockets | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 0.40% | 1.74% | 0.67% | |||
| Kansas City Kings | 0.66% | 1.65% | 1.47% | |||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 4.11% | 20.03% | 7.87% | |||
| Phoenix Suns | 4.44% | 18.93% | 16.06% | |||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 1.21% | 3.82% | 3.93% | |||
| San Antonio Spurs | 1.93% | 7.37% | 3.71% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Celtics | Chicago Bulls | Houston Rockets | Indiana Pacers | Kansas City Kings | Los Angeles Lakers | Milwaukee Bucks | New York Knicks | Philadelphia 76ers | Phoenix Suns | Portland Trail Blazers | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 0.96% | 1.03% | 7.87% | 10.27% | 2.84% | 3.74% | ||||||
| Chicago Bulls | 0.03% | 0.15% | 0.57% | 0.74% | 0.24% | 0.39% | ||||||
| Houston Rockets | 0.17% | 0.03% | 0.13% | 0.03% | 0.15% | |||||||
| Indiana Pacers | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.08% | 0.12% | 0.04% | 0.02% | ||||||
| Kansas City Kings | 0.29% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.03% | 0.15% | ||||||
| Los Angeles Lakers | 4.22% | 0.67% | 0.16% | 3.03% | 0.53% | 2.51% | ||||||
| Milwaukee Bucks | 0.69% | 0.95% | 6.18% | 7.91% | 2.06% | 3.22% | ||||||
| New York Knicks | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.36% | 0.79% | 0.22% | 0.26% | ||||||
| Philadelphia 76ers | 0.53% | 0.89% | 5.83% | 8.13% | 1.41% | 2.88% | ||||||
| Phoenix Suns | 4.37% | 0.78% | 0.20% | 3.32% | 0.48% | 2.32% | ||||||
| Portland Trail Blazers | 0.90% | 0.19% | 0.05% | 0.63% | 0.07% | 0.31% | ||||||
| San Antonio Spurs | 1.08% | 0.17% | 0.08% | 0.58% | 0.12% | 0.47% |
Most-Likely Championship Paths
For each playoff team, the opponent they most often faced and defeated at each round across all bracket simulations. Each step shows two numbers: Matchup % is the fraction of this team's wins in this round that came against this opponent; Win % is the head-to-head probability they beat this opponent when the two meet. Note: fixed early-round matchups against bracket-determined opponents will show 100% Matchup — that's because those pairings are decided by the bracket.
Regular Season Games
Every regular-season game from each team's perspective. Pick a team from the dropdown — it filters every table on this tab. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-11 | Chicago Bulls | W 101-93 | 1544.44 | 1461.79 | 72.64% | 27.36% | +4.96 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-14 | Boston Celtics | W 122-116 | 1549.40 | 1626.48 | 51.42% | 48.58% | +7.63 | 2-0 |
| 1980-10-17 | New York Knicks | W 113-101 | 1557.03 | 1507.83 | 68.65% | 31.35% | +6.96 | 3-0 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-123 | 1563.99 | 1328.67 | 70.14% | 29.86% | +1.92 | 4-0 |
| 1980-10-21 | Indiana Pacers | L 116-121 | 1565.91 | 1500.12 | 70.67% | 29.33% | -10.13 | 4-1 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-104 | 1555.78 | 1497.96 | 45.82% | 54.18% | -7.77 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-113 | 1548.01 | 1596.96 | 55.45% | 44.55% | -12.82 | 4-3 |
| 1980-10-28 | Kansas City Kings | W 119-109 | 1535.19 | 1532.60 | 62.61% | 37.39% | +7.58 | 5-3 |
| 1980-10-30 | @ New York Knicks | L 115-116 | 1542.77 | 1508.41 | 42.49% | 57.51% | -1.92 | 5-4 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-107 | 1540.85 | 1626.59 | 27.01% | 72.99% | -5.75 | 5-5 |
| 1980-11-01 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-99 | 1535.10 | 1630.35 | 48.81% | 51.19% | -7.66 | 5-6 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Washington Bullets | L 98-122 | 1527.44 | 1445.07 | 49.34% | 50.66% | -15.49 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 87-104 | 1511.95 | 1639.29 | 22.55% | 77.45% | -5.96 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-103 | 1505.99 | 1464.21 | 43.53% | 56.47% | -4.84 | 5-9 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-115 | 1501.15 | 1435.12 | 46.99% | 53.01% | -6.02 | 5-10 |
| 1980-11-11 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-126 | 1495.13 | 1668.86 | 37.77% | 62.23% | -13.04 | 5-11 |
| 1980-11-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-114 | 1482.09 | 1434.96 | 44.29% | 55.71% | -4.92 | 5-12 |
| 1980-11-15 | Washington Bullets | L 88-100 | 1477.17 | 1470.76 | 63.12% | 36.88% | -14.01 | 5-13 |
| 1980-11-18 | San Antonio Spurs | W 97-93 | 1463.16 | 1564.13 | 47.98% | 52.02% | +6.67 | 6-13 |
| 1980-11-22 | Utah Jazz | W 99-93 | 1469.83 | 1448.43 | 65.11% | 34.89% | +5.48 | 7-13 |
| 1980-11-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-108 | 1475.31 | 1456.62 | 64.75% | 35.25% | +4.51 | 8-13 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-110 | 1479.82 | 1503.68 | 34.57% | 65.43% | -10.15 | 8-14 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-113 | 1469.67 | 1666.21 | 16.36% | 83.64% | -1.66 | 8-15 |
| 1980-11-29 | Detroit Pistons | L 95-98 | 1468.01 | 1341.55 | 77.36% | 22.64% | -8.59 | 8-16 |
| 1980-12-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-108 | 1459.42 | 1707.49 | 28.35% | 71.65% | +6.50 | 9-16 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-106 | 1465.92 | 1660.78 | 16.49% | 83.51% | -2.37 | 9-17 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-104 | 1463.55 | 1703.59 | 13.21% | 86.79% | -1.69 | 9-18 |
| 1980-12-06 | Dallas Mavericks | W 110-104 | 1461.86 | 1223.92 | 86.65% | 13.35% | +2.10 | 10-18 |
| 1980-12-09 | San Diego Clippers | W 114-87 | 1463.96 | 1436.92 | 65.84% | 34.16% | +11.37 | 11-18 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 100-92 | 1475.33 | 1339.62 | 56.97% | 43.03% | +7.81 | 12-18 |
| 1980-12-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-119 | 1483.14 | 1645.18 | 39.36% | 60.64% | +6.73 | 13-18 |
| 1980-12-16 | New Jersey Nets | W 131-114 | 1489.87 | 1412.22 | 72.06% | 27.94% | +7.38 | 14-18 |
| 1980-12-18 | @ Utah Jazz | W 109-97 | 1497.25 | 1386.46 | 53.42% | 46.58% | +10.34 | 15-18 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 92-95 | 1507.59 | 1516.03 | 36.61% | 63.39% | -4.06 | 15-19 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-122 | 1503.53 | 1488.33 | 39.82% | 60.18% | -3.13 | 15-20 |
| 1980-12-23 | Washington Bullets | W 100-83 | 1500.40 | 1482.90 | 64.60% | 35.40% | +9.36 | 16-20 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-95 | 1509.76 | 1397.73 | 53.60% | 46.40% | +10.72 | 17-20 |
| 1980-12-27 | Boston Celtics | L 107-112 | 1520.48 | 1697.22 | 37.36% | 62.64% | -5.35 | 17-21 |
| 1980-12-30 | Detroit Pistons | W 96-89 | 1515.13 | 1309.48 | 84.35% | 15.65% | +2.65 | 18-21 |
| 1981-01-02 | Indiana Pacers | L 106-109 | 1517.78 | 1523.51 | 61.48% | 38.52% | -6.82 | 18-22 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-131 | 1510.96 | 1532.14 | 34.92% | 65.08% | -13.43 | 18-23 |
| 1981-01-06 | Phoenix Suns | L 106-113 | 1497.53 | 1664.14 | 38.73% | 61.27% | -6.57 | 18-24 |
| 1981-01-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 95-98 | 1490.96 | 1651.71 | 19.37% | 80.63% | -2.15 | 18-25 |
| 1981-01-09 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-108 | 1488.81 | 1444.05 | 68.10% | 31.90% | -3.09 | 18-26 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 132-135 | 1485.72 | 1405.05 | 49.10% | 50.90% | -5.45 | 18-27 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 85-106 | 1480.27 | 1434.65 | 44.08% | 55.92% | -12.95 | 18-28 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-110 | 1467.32 | 1507.58 | 32.47% | 67.53% | +4.33 | 19-28 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 86-120 | 1471.65 | 1666.44 | 16.49% | 83.51% | -6.16 | 19-29 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-116 | 1465.49 | 1611.48 | 20.73% | 79.27% | -4.21 | 19-30 |
| 1981-01-23 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-106 | 1461.28 | 1459.46 | 62.51% | 37.49% | -11.33 | 19-31 |
| 1981-01-24 | Chicago Bulls | L 102-104 | 1449.95 | 1506.50 | 54.37% | 45.63% | -4.93 | 19-32 |
| 1981-01-27 | Washington Bullets | L 104-105 | 1445.02 | 1499.39 | 54.68% | 45.32% | -3.50 | 19-33 |
| 1981-01-29 | New York Knicks | L 111-114 | 1441.52 | 1504.66 | 53.42% | 46.58% | -5.93 | 19-34 |
| 1981-02-03 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-97 | 1435.59 | 1739.01 | 22.34% | 77.66% | -2.87 | 19-35 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-98 | 1432.72 | 1194.74 | 70.46% | 29.54% | +2.68 | 20-35 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ Houston Rockets | L 81-87 | 1435.40 | 1475.00 | 32.55% | 67.45% | -5.11 | 20-36 |
| 1981-02-10 | Golden State Warriors | W 116-108 | 1430.29 | 1492.11 | 53.61% | 46.39% | +8.41 | 21-36 |
| 1981-02-12 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-110 | 1438.70 | 1566.94 | 22.46% | 77.54% | -1.44 | 21-37 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 106-113 | 1437.26 | 1501.34 | 29.54% | 70.46% | -5.01 | 21-38 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-116 | 1432.25 | 1743.91 | 9.16% | 90.84% | -2.49 | 21-39 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 99-96 | 1429.76 | 1547.29 | 23.56% | 76.44% | +8.49 | 22-39 |
| 1981-02-21 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-105 | 1438.25 | 1458.38 | 35.06% | 64.94% | +15.01 | 23-39 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 121-116 | 1453.26 | 1515.62 | 29.74% | 70.26% | +10.07 | 24-39 |
| 1981-02-24 | New York Knicks | L 117-120 | 1463.33 | 1574.61 | 46.51% | 53.49% | -3.65 | 24-40 |
| 1981-02-27 | Boston Celtics | L 102-132 | 1459.68 | 1721.18 | 26.80% | 73.20% | -9.41 | 24-41 |
| 1981-03-01 | Seattle Supersonics | W 108-102 | 1450.27 | 1456.44 | 61.42% | 38.58% | +6.05 | 25-41 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ New York Knicks | W 100-93 | 1456.32 | 1557.40 | 25.31% | 74.69% | +12.67 | 26-41 |
| 1981-03-05 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-107 | 1468.99 | 1688.05 | 14.66% | 85.34% | -3.76 | 26-42 |
| 1981-03-06 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-106 | 1465.23 | 1287.96 | 82.07% | 17.93% | +1.99 | 27-42 |
| 1981-03-07 | Houston Rockets | W 114-108 | 1467.22 | 1485.96 | 59.69% | 40.31% | +6.33 | 28-42 |
| 1981-03-10 | Chicago Bulls | L 116-118 | 1473.55 | 1532.41 | 54.04% | 45.96% | -4.90 | 28-43 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 97-100 | 1468.65 | 1281.96 | 63.97% | 36.03% | -7.10 | 28-44 |
| 1981-03-13 | Denver Nuggets | W 119-117 | 1461.55 | 1467.71 | 61.42% | 38.58% | +3.50 | 29-44 |
| 1981-03-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-112 | 1465.05 | 1379.32 | 72.99% | 27.01% | -4.68 | 29-45 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-122 | 1460.37 | 1388.98 | 47.76% | 52.24% | -11.86 | 29-46 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Boston Celtics | W 108-97 | 1448.51 | 1742.40 | 10.04% | 89.96% | +19.13 | 30-46 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-108 | 1467.64 | 1318.77 | 58.82% | 41.18% | -13.06 | 30-47 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Washington Bullets | L 101-121 | 1454.58 | 1496.91 | 32.21% | 67.79% | -9.24 | 30-48 |
| 1981-03-24 | Detroit Pistons | W 96-91 | 1445.34 | 1296.72 | 79.51% | 20.49% | +2.94 | 31-48 |
| 1981-03-26 | Indiana Pacers | L 107-115 | 1448.28 | 1525.19 | 51.45% | 48.55% | -9.33 | 31-49 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 83-108 | 1438.95 | 1580.89 | 21.12% | 78.88% | -6.77 | 31-50 |
| 1981-03-29 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 128-132 | 1432.18 | 1687.45 | 27.51% | 72.49% | -2.49 | 31-51 |
| 1980-10-10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 130-103 | 1618.37 | 1508.32 | 75.66% | 24.34% | +8.11 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-122 | 1626.48 | 1549.40 | 48.58% | 51.42% | -7.63 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-103 | 1618.85 | 1580.26 | 43.08% | 56.92% | +9.65 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-103 | 1628.50 | 1492.82 | 56.97% | 43.03% | -7.30 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-22 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-104 | 1621.20 | 1489.85 | 56.35% | 43.65% | +5.60 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-23 | New York Knicks | L 107-109 | 1626.80 | 1506.89 | 66.60% | 33.40% | -4.27 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-87 | 1622.53 | 1473.80 | 58.80% | 41.20% | +10.56 | 4-3 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-85 | 1633.09 | 1333.99 | 77.23% | 22.77% | +6.19 | 5-3 |
| 1980-10-31 | Kansas City Kings | W 115-110 | 1639.28 | 1533.57 | 75.20% | 24.80% | +3.56 | 6-3 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-117 | 1642.84 | 1632.33 | 39.17% | 60.83% | -3.55 | 6-4 |
| 1980-11-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 104-87 | 1639.29 | 1511.95 | 77.45% | 22.55% | +5.96 | 7-4 |
| 1980-11-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-102 | 1645.25 | 1635.31 | 63.59% | 36.41% | -4.08 | 7-5 |
| 1980-11-09 | Chicago Bulls | W 111-105 | 1641.17 | 1463.14 | 73.59% | 26.41% | +4.15 | 8-5 |
| 1980-11-12 | Washington Bullets | W 93-86 | 1645.32 | 1481.14 | 80.93% | 19.07% | +3.23 | 9-5 |
| 1980-11-14 | New Jersey Nets | W 126-102 | 1648.55 | 1447.62 | 83.99% | 16.01% | +5.03 | 10-5 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-112 | 1653.58 | 1448.67 | 66.35% | 33.65% | +2.16 | 11-5 |
| 1980-11-19 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 103-91 | 1655.74 | 1508.90 | 58.53% | 41.47% | +9.21 | 12-5 |
| 1980-11-21 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-106 | 1664.95 | 1495.40 | 81.41% | 18.59% | +1.68 | 13-5 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-113 | 1666.63 | 1436.99 | 69.45% | 30.55% | -17.24 | 13-6 |
| 1980-11-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-101 | 1649.39 | 1452.10 | 83.70% | 16.30% | +5.22 | 14-6 |
| 1980-11-28 | New York Knicks | W 120-106 | 1654.61 | 1527.12 | 77.46% | 22.54% | +5.41 | 15-6 |
| 1980-11-30 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-107 | 1660.02 | 1655.28 | 38.38% | 61.62% | -3.48 | 15-7 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-85 | 1656.54 | 1350.13 | 77.96% | 22.04% | +4.24 | 16-7 |
| 1980-12-03 | Atlanta Hawks | W 106-101 | 1660.78 | 1465.92 | 83.51% | 16.49% | +2.36 | 17-7 |
| 1980-12-05 | Dallas Mavericks | W 97-87 | 1663.14 | 1224.86 | 95.36% | 4.64% | +0.94 | 18-7 |
| 1980-12-07 | Washington Bullets | L 103-113 | 1664.08 | 1484.71 | 73.74% | 26.26% | -14.95 | 18-8 |
| 1980-12-09 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-89 | 1649.13 | 1651.61 | 61.92% | 38.08% | +11.71 | 19-8 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Washington Bullets | W 101-99 | 1660.84 | 1495.71 | 61.06% | 38.94% | +3.53 | 20-8 |
| 1980-12-12 | New Jersey Nets | W 119-104 | 1664.37 | 1419.22 | 87.12% | 12.88% | +3.20 | 21-8 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 106-95 | 1667.57 | 1477.07 | 64.47% | 35.53% | +7.55 | 22-8 |
| 1980-12-17 | Chicago Bulls | W 115-98 | 1675.12 | 1475.50 | 83.88% | 16.12% | +4.26 | 23-8 |
| 1980-12-19 | Houston Rockets | W 133-119 | 1679.38 | 1490.22 | 83.05% | 16.95% | +4.06 | 24-8 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-102 | 1683.44 | 1433.18 | 71.91% | 28.09% | +4.03 | 25-8 |
| 1980-12-23 | Denver Nuggets | W 136-128 | 1687.47 | 1384.70 | 90.41% | 9.59% | +1.74 | 26-8 |
| 1980-12-25 | @ New York Knicks | W 117-108 | 1689.21 | 1543.71 | 58.34% | 41.66% | +8.01 | 27-8 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-107 | 1697.22 | 1520.48 | 62.64% | 37.36% | +5.35 | 28-8 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-97 | 1702.57 | 1678.95 | 40.98% | 59.02% | +16.49 | 29-8 |
| 1981-01-01 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 88-85 | 1719.06 | 1461.07 | 72.80% | 27.20% | +3.02 | 30-8 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-121 | 1722.08 | 1503.51 | 68.08% | 31.92% | -16.90 | 30-9 |
| 1981-01-04 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-111 | 1705.18 | 1502.56 | 66.06% | 33.94% | +6.53 | 31-9 |
| 1981-01-07 | Phoenix Suns | W 108-90 | 1711.71 | 1670.71 | 67.62% | 32.38% | +8.80 | 32-9 |
| 1981-01-09 | Chicago Bulls | W 117-111 | 1720.51 | 1527.13 | 83.39% | 16.61% | +1.84 | 33-9 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 117-115 | 1722.35 | 1349.07 | 83.86% | 16.14% | +1.47 | 34-9 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-89 | 1723.82 | 1541.90 | 63.33% | 36.67% | +4.70 | 35-9 |
| 1981-01-14 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-113 | 1728.52 | 1435.24 | 89.92% | 10.08% | +1.71 | 36-9 |
| 1981-01-16 | San Antonio Spurs | W 94-85 | 1730.23 | 1608.44 | 76.88% | 23.12% | +4.44 | 37-9 |
| 1981-01-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 98-96 | 1734.67 | 1613.58 | 76.81% | 23.19% | +2.10 | 38-9 |
| 1981-01-19 | Detroit Pistons | W 92-90 | 1736.77 | 1273.39 | 93.51% | 6.49% | +0.59 | 39-9 |
| 1981-01-21 | Utah Jazz | W 117-87 | 1737.36 | 1379.25 | 92.84% | 7.16% | +2.52 | 40-9 |
| 1981-01-23 | Indiana Pacers | W 104-103 | 1739.88 | 1544.43 | 83.56% | 16.44% | +1.05 | 41-9 |
| 1981-01-25 | Seattle Supersonics | W 115-106 | 1740.93 | 1466.37 | 88.91% | 11.09% | +2.14 | 42-9 |
| 1981-01-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-101 | 1743.07 | 1743.21 | 62.24% | 37.76% | +4.19 | 43-9 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 85-108 | 1747.26 | 1521.27 | 69.00% | 31.00% | -21.22 | 43-10 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-107 | 1726.04 | 1741.88 | 35.62% | 64.38% | -3.95 | 43-11 |
| 1981-02-05 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-113 | 1722.09 | 1650.18 | 47.84% | 52.16% | -9.70 | 43-12 |
| 1981-02-06 | Indiana Pacers | W 111-98 | 1712.39 | 1550.07 | 80.77% | 19.23% | +4.45 | 44-12 |
| 1981-02-08 | San Diego Clippers | W 123-107 | 1716.84 | 1447.43 | 88.61% | 11.39% | +2.92 | 45-12 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 107-108 | 1719.76 | 1469.49 | 71.91% | 28.09% | -3.26 | 45-13 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 105-91 | 1716.50 | 1639.68 | 48.54% | 51.46% | +12.34 | 46-13 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-104 | 1728.84 | 1348.87 | 84.38% | 15.62% | -20.95 | 46-14 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 120-118 | 1707.89 | 1437.59 | 74.18% | 25.82% | +2.34 | 47-14 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 128-116 | 1710.23 | 1575.85 | 56.78% | 43.22% | +9.60 | 48-14 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 113-114 | 1719.83 | 1509.36 | 67.06% | 32.94% | -4.30 | 48-15 |
| 1981-02-21 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 130-119 | 1715.53 | 1269.77 | 88.75% | 11.25% | +2.39 | 49-15 |
| 1981-02-25 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 124-103 | 1717.92 | 1443.38 | 88.90% | 11.10% | +3.26 | 50-15 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 132-102 | 1721.18 | 1459.68 | 73.20% | 26.80% | +9.41 | 51-15 |
| 1981-03-01 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-107 | 1730.59 | 1727.85 | 62.63% | 37.37% | +6.34 | 52-15 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 117-105 | 1736.93 | 1203.94 | 92.87% | 7.13% | +1.58 | 53-15 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Houston Rockets | W 108-101 | 1738.51 | 1494.52 | 71.18% | 28.82% | +4.89 | 54-15 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-110 | 1743.40 | 1520.97 | 68.56% | 31.44% | -10.77 | 54-16 |
| 1981-03-08 | New York Knicks | W 115-94 | 1732.63 | 1538.93 | 83.42% | 16.58% | +4.88 | 55-16 |
| 1981-03-11 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-108 | 1737.51 | 1692.34 | 68.15% | 31.85% | +7.63 | 56-16 |
| 1981-03-13 | Indiana Pacers | L 94-101 | 1745.14 | 1546.13 | 75.87% | 24.13% | -12.86 | 56-17 |
| 1981-03-15 | New Jersey Nets | W 133-125 | 1732.28 | 1314.81 | 94.80% | 5.20% | +0.94 | 57-17 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Washington Bullets | W 112-91 | 1733.22 | 1509.28 | 68.75% | 31.25% | +9.18 | 58-17 |
| 1981-03-18 | Atlanta Hawks | L 97-108 | 1742.40 | 1448.51 | 89.96% | 10.04% | -19.13 | 58-18 |
| 1981-03-20 | Washington Bullets | W 128-116 | 1723.27 | 1500.10 | 85.63% | 14.37% | +3.19 | 59-18 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-126 | 1726.46 | 1684.10 | 43.62% | 56.38% | -15.81 | 59-19 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ New York Knicks | W 118-116 | 1710.65 | 1590.28 | 54.79% | 45.21% | +4.10 | 60-19 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-105 | 1714.75 | 1326.00 | 85.03% | 14.97% | +2.35 | 61-19 |
| 1981-03-27 | Detroit Pistons | L 90-115 | 1717.10 | 1291.57 | 95.03% | 4.97% | -30.46 | 61-20 |
| 1981-03-29 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-94 | 1686.64 | 1708.17 | 59.31% | 40.69% | +5.22 | 62-20 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-101 | 1461.79 | 1544.44 | 27.36% | 72.64% | -4.96 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 108-97 | 1456.83 | 1507.45 | 31.17% | 68.83% | +14.63 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-79 | 1471.46 | 1499.75 | 58.36% | 41.64% | +11.64 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-18 | New Jersey Nets | L 90-107 | 1483.10 | 1479.43 | 62.75% | 37.25% | -16.59 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-105 | 1466.51 | 1500.87 | 33.22% | 66.78% | -6.02 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-24 | Washington Bullets | W 104-96 | 1460.49 | 1481.16 | 59.43% | 40.57% | +7.35 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-109 | 1467.84 | 1601.01 | 21.98% | 78.02% | -5.63 | 3-4 |
| 1980-10-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-106 | 1462.21 | 1613.09 | 40.90% | 59.10% | -6.94 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-115 | 1455.27 | 1622.24 | 18.82% | 81.18% | -4.35 | 3-6 |
| 1980-10-31 | Indiana Pacers | L 114-121 | 1450.92 | 1501.50 | 55.22% | 44.78% | -9.36 | 3-7 |
| 1980-11-01 | Detroit Pistons | W 122-100 | 1441.56 | 1325.64 | 76.28% | 23.72% | +7.13 | 4-7 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 120-105 | 1448.69 | 1450.64 | 37.48% | 62.52% | +15.52 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-07 | Atlanta Hawks | W 103-100 | 1464.21 | 1505.99 | 56.47% | 43.53% | +4.84 | 6-7 |
| 1980-11-08 | Denver Nuggets | L 126-130 | 1469.05 | 1447.08 | 65.18% | 34.82% | -5.91 | 6-8 |
| 1980-11-09 | @ Boston Celtics | L 105-111 | 1463.14 | 1641.17 | 26.41% | 73.59% | -4.15 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 80-121 | 1458.99 | 1658.55 | 34.34% | 65.66% | -14.09 | 6-10 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 99-106 | 1444.90 | 1316.17 | 55.98% | 44.02% | -9.50 | 6-11 |
| 1980-11-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-108 | 1435.40 | 1643.34 | 15.48% | 84.52% | +13.27 | 7-11 |
| 1980-11-18 | Boston Celtics | L 112-113 | 1448.67 | 1653.58 | 33.65% | 66.35% | -2.15 | 7-12 |
| 1980-11-21 | New York Knicks | W 130-121 | 1446.52 | 1538.85 | 49.23% | 50.77% | +9.76 | 8-12 |
| 1980-11-22 | Washington Bullets | W 114-101 | 1456.28 | 1481.26 | 58.83% | 41.17% | +9.52 | 9-12 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 122-125 | 1465.80 | 1555.86 | 26.52% | 73.48% | -2.95 | 9-13 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 101-102 | 1462.85 | 1645.60 | 17.47% | 82.53% | -1.12 | 9-14 |
| 1980-11-30 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-108 | 1461.73 | 1680.55 | 14.68% | 85.32% | +20.47 | 10-14 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 129-124 | 1482.20 | 1432.99 | 44.59% | 55.41% | +7.94 | 11-14 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 105-113 | 1490.14 | 1508.40 | 35.30% | 64.70% | -6.40 | 11-15 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-116 | 1483.74 | 1434.11 | 44.65% | 55.35% | -2.86 | 11-16 |
| 1980-12-09 | Phoenix Suns | L 108-123 | 1480.88 | 1657.41 | 37.39% | 62.61% | -9.29 | 11-17 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-113 | 1471.59 | 1711.48 | 13.22% | 86.78% | -3.05 | 11-18 |
| 1980-12-12 | Utah Jazz | W 118-98 | 1468.54 | 1406.32 | 70.24% | 29.76% | +8.53 | 12-18 |
| 1980-12-13 | Boston Celtics | L 95-106 | 1477.07 | 1667.57 | 35.53% | 64.47% | -7.55 | 12-19 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ Washington Bullets | W 96-94 | 1469.52 | 1497.67 | 34.01% | 65.99% | +5.98 | 13-19 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Boston Celtics | L 98-115 | 1475.50 | 1675.12 | 16.12% | 83.88% | -4.26 | 13-20 |
| 1980-12-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 129-106 | 1471.24 | 1640.62 | 38.36% | 61.64% | +18.95 | 14-20 |
| 1980-12-20 | Houston Rockets | W 133-109 | 1490.19 | 1486.15 | 62.80% | 37.20% | +11.68 | 15-20 |
| 1980-12-23 | New York Knicks | W 117-114 | 1501.87 | 1548.63 | 55.76% | 44.24% | +4.91 | 16-20 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-98 | 1506.78 | 1424.22 | 49.37% | 50.63% | +4.59 | 17-20 |
| 1980-12-27 | Detroit Pistons | W 104-97 | 1511.37 | 1312.21 | 83.85% | 16.15% | +2.74 | 18-20 |
| 1980-12-30 | New Jersey Nets | W 121-110 | 1514.11 | 1381.59 | 77.96% | 22.04% | +4.69 | 19-20 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Washington Bullets | W 92-82 | 1518.80 | 1477.96 | 43.40% | 56.60% | +11.47 | 20-20 |
| 1981-01-03 | San Antonio Spurs | L 111-119 | 1530.27 | 1578.00 | 55.62% | 44.38% | -10.09 | 20-21 |
| 1981-01-06 | San Diego Clippers | W 108-93 | 1520.18 | 1442.98 | 72.01% | 27.99% | +6.95 | 21-21 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-117 | 1527.13 | 1720.51 | 16.61% | 83.39% | -1.84 | 21-22 |
| 1981-01-10 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-117 | 1525.29 | 1735.22 | 33.01% | 66.99% | -8.19 | 21-23 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-112 | 1517.10 | 1203.73 | 78.64% | 21.36% | -12.35 | 21-24 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-109 | 1504.75 | 1454.44 | 44.74% | 55.26% | -5.74 | 21-25 |
| 1981-01-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-113 | 1499.01 | 1508.95 | 60.91% | 39.09% | -3.90 | 21-26 |
| 1981-01-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-110 | 1495.11 | 1430.96 | 70.47% | 29.53% | -15.65 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-20 | Indiana Pacers | W 121-105 | 1479.46 | 1561.30 | 50.74% | 49.26% | +12.63 | 22-27 |
| 1981-01-22 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 125-92 | 1492.09 | 1289.15 | 66.10% | 33.90% | +12.48 | 23-27 |
| 1981-01-23 | Dallas Mavericks | W 106-98 | 1504.57 | 1221.34 | 89.39% | 10.61% | +1.93 | 24-27 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-102 | 1506.50 | 1449.95 | 45.63% | 54.37% | +4.93 | 25-27 |
| 1981-01-27 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-101 | 1511.43 | 1507.64 | 62.77% | 37.23% | +9.84 | 26-27 |
| 1981-01-29 | Boston Celtics | W 108-85 | 1521.27 | 1747.26 | 31.00% | 69.00% | +21.21 | 27-27 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-96 | 1542.48 | 1466.50 | 48.42% | 51.58% | +11.92 | 28-27 |
| 1981-02-06 | New York Knicks | L 94-112 | 1554.40 | 1513.85 | 67.57% | 32.43% | -18.38 | 28-28 |
| 1981-02-07 | Detroit Pistons | W 98-90 | 1536.02 | 1276.36 | 88.03% | 11.97% | +2.17 | 29-28 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-128 | 1538.19 | 1664.18 | 22.69% | 77.31% | -6.34 | 29-29 |
| 1981-02-10 | Kansas City Kings | W 116-115 | 1531.85 | 1498.81 | 66.61% | 33.39% | +2.14 | 30-29 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 133-135 | 1533.99 | 1320.55 | 67.44% | 32.56% | -4.32 | 30-30 |
| 1981-02-14 | Seattle Supersonics | W 134-117 | 1529.67 | 1480.28 | 68.67% | 31.33% | +8.28 | 31-30 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-113 | 1537.95 | 1541.44 | 37.27% | 62.73% | -5.85 | 31-31 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 95-128 | 1532.10 | 1433.03 | 51.74% | 48.26% | -19.05 | 31-32 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-103 | 1513.05 | 1473.08 | 43.28% | 56.72% | -4.81 | 31-33 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Utah Jazz | W 92-84 | 1508.24 | 1356.05 | 59.28% | 40.72% | +7.38 | 32-33 |
| 1981-02-22 | Atlanta Hawks | L 116-121 | 1515.62 | 1453.26 | 70.26% | 29.74% | -10.07 | 32-34 |
| 1981-02-24 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-107 | 1505.55 | 1639.24 | 43.32% | 56.68% | -8.78 | 32-35 |
| 1981-02-27 | Washington Bullets | W 112-100 | 1496.77 | 1518.04 | 59.34% | 40.66% | +9.03 | 33-35 |
| 1981-02-28 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-97 | 1505.80 | 1566.37 | 29.96% | 70.04% | +8.98 | 34-35 |
| 1981-03-03 | New Jersey Nets | W 128-102 | 1514.78 | 1292.68 | 85.56% | 14.44% | +4.72 | 35-35 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-100 | 1519.50 | 1721.51 | 15.93% | 84.07% | +17.87 | 36-35 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Washington Bullets | L 99-103 | 1537.37 | 1529.87 | 38.76% | 61.24% | -4.96 | 36-36 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 118-116 | 1532.41 | 1473.55 | 45.96% | 54.04% | +4.89 | 37-36 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ New York Knicks | L 117-127 | 1537.30 | 1529.16 | 38.85% | 61.15% | -7.87 | 37-37 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 97-87 | 1529.43 | 1534.40 | 37.07% | 62.93% | +12.75 | 38-37 |
| 1981-03-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-106 | 1542.18 | 1704.08 | 39.38% | 60.62% | +12.29 | 39-37 |
| 1981-03-19 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-111 | 1554.47 | 1400.84 | 59.48% | 40.52% | +5.81 | 40-37 |
| 1981-03-20 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-108 | 1560.28 | 1696.78 | 42.92% | 57.08% | +12.68 | 41-37 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 109-103 | 1572.96 | 1300.74 | 74.39% | 25.61% | +4.02 | 42-37 |
| 1981-03-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 121-108 | 1576.98 | 1387.52 | 83.08% | 16.92% | +3.91 | 43-37 |
| 1981-03-27 | Atlanta Hawks | W 108-83 | 1580.89 | 1438.95 | 78.88% | 21.12% | +6.77 | 44-37 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 101-97 | 1587.66 | 1543.42 | 43.88% | 56.12% | +7.19 | 45-37 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-130 | 1508.32 | 1618.37 | 24.34% | 75.66% | -8.11 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-11 | New Jersey Nets | L 96-99 | 1500.21 | 1469.48 | 66.32% | 33.68% | -7.36 | 0-2 |
| 1980-10-14 | Detroit Pistons | W 99-91 | 1492.85 | 1336.60 | 80.22% | 19.78% | +3.58 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-16 | Washington Bullets | W 90-88 | 1496.43 | 1487.63 | 63.44% | 36.56% | +3.32 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 79-98 | 1499.75 | 1471.46 | 41.64% | 58.36% | -11.64 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-107 | 1488.11 | 1570.61 | 50.64% | 49.36% | -4.59 | 2-4 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 95-115 | 1483.52 | 1581.37 | 25.66% | 74.34% | -7.35 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-22 | @ Washington Bullets | L 96-109 | 1476.17 | 1472.31 | 38.26% | 61.74% | -8.85 | 2-6 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 126-112 | 1467.32 | 1484.26 | 35.48% | 64.52% | +15.48 | 3-6 |
| 1980-10-25 | Indiana Pacers | W 118-100 | 1482.80 | 1505.73 | 59.11% | 40.89% | +11.12 | 4-6 |
| 1980-10-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-119 | 1493.92 | 1609.77 | 45.85% | 54.15% | -12.47 | 4-7 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-107 | 1481.45 | 1674.26 | 16.65% | 83.35% | -3.20 | 4-8 |
| 1980-11-02 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-102 | 1478.25 | 1462.98 | 39.83% | 60.17% | -6.26 | 4-9 |
| 1980-11-03 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 83-118 | 1471.99 | 1530.76 | 30.18% | 69.82% | -11.44 | 4-10 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-106 | 1460.55 | 1459.42 | 37.89% | 62.11% | -6.87 | 4-11 |
| 1980-11-06 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-112 | 1453.68 | 1447.87 | 38.53% | 61.47% | -9.88 | 4-12 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 106-111 | 1443.80 | 1510.69 | 29.20% | 70.80% | -4.19 | 4-13 |
| 1980-11-11 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-100 | 1439.61 | 1624.06 | 36.33% | 63.67% | -4.65 | 4-14 |
| 1980-11-13 | Atlanta Hawks | W 114-111 | 1434.96 | 1482.09 | 55.71% | 44.29% | +4.92 | 5-14 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-100 | 1439.88 | 1546.09 | 24.75% | 75.25% | -3.55 | 5-15 |
| 1980-11-18 | San Diego Clippers | W 104-94 | 1436.33 | 1411.66 | 65.53% | 34.47% | +6.98 | 6-15 |
| 1980-11-20 | Houston Rockets | L 114-117 | 1443.31 | 1481.27 | 57.01% | 42.99% | -6.32 | 6-16 |
| 1980-11-22 | Boston Celtics | W 113-98 | 1436.99 | 1666.63 | 30.55% | 69.45% | +17.24 | 7-16 |
| 1980-11-26 | New York Knicks | L 113-119 | 1454.23 | 1521.25 | 52.87% | 47.13% | -5.87 | 7-17 |
| 1980-11-28 | Washington Bullets | W 126-105 | 1448.36 | 1482.56 | 57.53% | 42.47% | +12.47 | 8-17 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 101-117 | 1460.83 | 1503.02 | 32.23% | 67.77% | -8.26 | 8-18 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 109-102 | 1452.57 | 1230.20 | 68.56% | 31.44% | +5.33 | 9-18 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-118 | 1457.90 | 1500.81 | 32.13% | 67.87% | -6.18 | 9-19 |
| 1980-12-04 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-130 | 1451.72 | 1538.22 | 26.92% | 73.08% | -9.45 | 9-20 |
| 1980-12-06 | Detroit Pistons | W 101-100 | 1442.27 | 1341.25 | 74.69% | 25.31% | +1.62 | 10-20 |
| 1980-12-09 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 83-96 | 1443.89 | 1705.28 | 26.81% | 73.19% | -6.19 | 10-21 |
| 1980-12-11 | Indiana Pacers | L 100-103 | 1437.70 | 1555.00 | 45.64% | 54.36% | -5.07 | 10-22 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-101 | 1432.63 | 1331.82 | 51.99% | 48.01% | -8.17 | 10-23 |
| 1980-12-13 | Utah Jazz | W 110-103 | 1424.46 | 1397.79 | 65.79% | 34.21% | +5.81 | 11-23 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 79-103 | 1430.27 | 1725.50 | 9.97% | 90.03% | -3.14 | 11-24 |
| 1980-12-18 | Denver Nuggets | W 130-122 | 1427.13 | 1393.84 | 66.65% | 33.35% | +6.05 | 12-24 |
| 1980-12-20 | Boston Celtics | L 102-107 | 1433.18 | 1683.44 | 28.09% | 71.91% | -4.03 | 12-25 |
| 1980-12-23 | Kansas City Kings | L 100-102 | 1429.15 | 1485.43 | 54.40% | 45.60% | -4.93 | 12-26 |
| 1980-12-26 | Chicago Bulls | L 98-100 | 1424.22 | 1506.78 | 50.63% | 49.37% | -4.59 | 12-27 |
| 1980-12-29 | Dallas Mavericks | W 112-100 | 1419.63 | 1213.17 | 84.41% | 15.59% | +3.46 | 13-27 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 111-105 | 1423.09 | 1376.90 | 44.16% | 55.84% | +8.77 | 14-27 |
| 1981-01-03 | Washington Bullets | W 132-112 | 1431.86 | 1466.49 | 57.48% | 42.52% | +12.19 | 15-27 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 108-107 | 1444.05 | 1488.81 | 31.90% | 68.10% | +3.09 | 16-27 |
| 1981-01-10 | New York Knicks | L 99-104 | 1447.14 | 1534.75 | 49.91% | 50.09% | -7.15 | 16-28 |
| 1981-01-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-108 | 1439.99 | 1619.30 | 37.01% | 62.99% | -4.75 | 16-29 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-120 | 1435.24 | 1728.52 | 10.08% | 89.92% | -1.71 | 16-30 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 119-137 | 1433.53 | 1738.78 | 9.47% | 90.53% | -2.57 | 16-31 |
| 1981-01-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 110-98 | 1430.96 | 1495.11 | 29.53% | 70.47% | +15.64 | 17-31 |
| 1981-01-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-94 | 1446.60 | 1509.51 | 53.46% | 46.54% | +6.68 | 18-31 |
| 1981-01-22 | New Jersey Nets | W 108-94 | 1453.28 | 1356.48 | 74.23% | 25.77% | +6.18 | 19-31 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-98 | 1459.46 | 1461.28 | 37.49% | 62.51% | +11.33 | 20-31 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-117 | 1470.79 | 1276.67 | 64.95% | 35.05% | -19.97 | 20-32 |
| 1981-01-27 | Indiana Pacers | W 114-109 | 1450.82 | 1545.71 | 48.86% | 51.14% | +7.33 | 21-32 |
| 1981-01-29 | Phoenix Suns | W 115-111 | 1458.15 | 1653.64 | 34.87% | 65.13% | +8.35 | 22-32 |
| 1981-02-04 | Chicago Bulls | L 96-109 | 1466.50 | 1542.48 | 51.58% | 48.42% | -11.92 | 22-33 |
| 1981-02-06 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-103 | 1454.58 | 1659.87 | 33.60% | 66.40% | -4.31 | 22-34 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-99 | 1450.27 | 1545.63 | 25.93% | 74.07% | -2.88 | 22-35 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 120-122 | 1447.39 | 1751.13 | 9.54% | 90.46% | -0.61 | 22-36 |
| 1981-02-12 | New York Knicks | L 111-122 | 1446.78 | 1542.96 | 48.67% | 51.33% | -10.34 | 22-37 |
| 1981-02-14 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-90 | 1436.44 | 1494.40 | 54.16% | 45.84% | +12.46 | 23-37 |
| 1981-02-17 | Detroit Pistons | W 109-108 | 1448.90 | 1277.38 | 81.58% | 18.42% | +1.18 | 24-37 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 108-110 | 1450.08 | 1337.84 | 53.63% | 46.37% | -4.86 | 24-38 |
| 1981-02-19 | San Antonio Spurs | W 118-104 | 1445.22 | 1566.25 | 45.11% | 54.89% | +13.16 | 25-38 |
| 1981-02-21 | Atlanta Hawks | L 105-118 | 1458.38 | 1438.25 | 64.94% | 35.06% | -15.00 | 25-39 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-124 | 1443.38 | 1717.92 | 11.10% | 88.90% | -3.26 | 25-40 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 109-118 | 1440.12 | 1267.37 | 62.10% | 37.90% | -11.95 | 25-41 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 127-137 | 1428.17 | 1464.23 | 33.00% | 67.00% | -6.69 | 25-42 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-126 | 1421.48 | 1654.11 | 13.71% | 86.29% | -3.93 | 25-43 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 125-140 | 1417.55 | 1460.42 | 32.14% | 67.86% | -7.97 | 25-44 |
| 1981-03-09 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-118 | 1409.58 | 1689.40 | 10.80% | 89.20% | -2.94 | 25-45 |
| 1981-03-11 | Seattle Supersonics | L 95-101 | 1406.64 | 1453.13 | 55.80% | 44.20% | -8.76 | 25-46 |
| 1981-03-13 | New Jersey Nets | L 125-140 | 1397.88 | 1296.26 | 74.75% | 25.25% | -18.56 | 25-47 |
| 1981-03-14 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-110 | 1379.32 | 1465.05 | 27.01% | 72.99% | +4.68 | 26-47 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Washington Bullets | W 101-100 | 1384.00 | 1514.26 | 22.26% | 77.74% | +4.98 | 27-47 |
| 1981-03-17 | Atlanta Hawks | W 122-107 | 1388.98 | 1460.37 | 52.24% | 47.76% | +11.86 | 28-47 |
| 1981-03-19 | Chicago Bulls | L 111-116 | 1400.84 | 1554.47 | 40.52% | 59.48% | -5.81 | 28-48 |
| 1981-03-21 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-119 | 1395.03 | 1586.26 | 16.78% | 83.22% | -4.02 | 28-49 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 101-107 | 1391.01 | 1521.70 | 22.22% | 77.78% | -3.49 | 28-50 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-121 | 1387.52 | 1576.98 | 16.92% | 83.08% | -3.91 | 28-51 |
| 1981-03-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-137 | 1383.61 | 1684.16 | 9.70% | 90.30% | -3.29 | 28-52 |
| 1981-03-27 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-138 | 1380.32 | 1702.13 | 20.56% | 79.44% | -6.04 | 28-53 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Washington Bullets | L 103-138 | 1374.28 | 1514.05 | 21.33% | 78.67% | -8.09 | 28-54 |
| 1980-10-11 | San Antonio Spurs | W 103-92 | 1300.00 | 1504.22 | 33.74% | 66.26% | +14.09 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-14 | Seattle Supersonics | L 83-85 | 1314.09 | 1562.35 | 28.32% | 71.68% | -2.57 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-133 | 1311.52 | 1435.31 | 22.91% | 77.09% | -8.69 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | Kansas City Kings | L 91-103 | 1302.83 | 1530.33 | 30.81% | 69.19% | -6.84 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 96-110 | 1295.99 | 1501.53 | 15.66% | 84.34% | -3.76 | 1-4 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-111 | 1292.23 | 1607.10 | 9.00% | 91.00% | -2.00 | 1-5 |
| 1980-10-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 107-102 | 1290.23 | 1574.43 | 10.56% | 89.44% | +12.82 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-120 | 1303.05 | 1492.68 | 16.91% | 83.09% | -4.19 | 2-6 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 79-86 | 1298.86 | 1456.47 | 19.66% | 80.34% | -3.34 | 2-7 |
| 1980-10-28 | Utah Jazz | L 96-104 | 1295.52 | 1401.98 | 47.20% | 52.80% | -8.55 | 2-8 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-109 | 1286.97 | 1471.27 | 17.34% | 82.66% | -2.73 | 2-9 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Utah Jazz | L 122-144 | 1284.24 | 1423.78 | 21.35% | 78.65% | -6.42 | 2-10 |
| 1980-11-04 | San Diego Clippers | L 102-116 | 1277.82 | 1407.50 | 43.88% | 56.12% | -10.52 | 2-11 |
| 1980-11-06 | @ Washington Bullets | L 95-116 | 1267.30 | 1460.56 | 16.62% | 83.38% | -4.88 | 2-12 |
| 1980-11-07 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-126 | 1262.42 | 1670.61 | 13.60% | 86.40% | -4.27 | 2-13 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 73-101 | 1258.15 | 1318.64 | 29.97% | 70.03% | -10.17 | 2-14 |
| 1980-11-11 | Houston Rockets | L 94-105 | 1247.98 | 1459.84 | 32.76% | 67.24% | -6.96 | 2-15 |
| 1980-11-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 113-106 | 1241.02 | 1465.57 | 31.17% | 68.83% | +11.67 | 3-15 |
| 1980-11-16 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-110 | 1252.69 | 1677.21 | 5.00% | 95.00% | -0.91 | 3-16 |
| 1980-11-18 | Phoenix Suns | L 91-102 | 1251.78 | 1640.13 | 15.00% | 85.00% | -3.19 | 3-17 |
| 1980-11-21 | Seattle Supersonics | L 91-101 | 1248.59 | 1515.46 | 26.20% | 73.80% | -5.31 | 3-18 |
| 1980-11-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-116 | 1243.28 | 1452.20 | 15.40% | 84.60% | -4.41 | 3-19 |
| 1980-11-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-108 | 1238.87 | 1696.54 | 10.58% | 89.42% | -2.72 | 3-20 |
| 1980-11-28 | Denver Nuggets | L 117-119 | 1236.15 | 1432.06 | 34.82% | 65.18% | -2.23 | 3-21 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Houston Rockets | L 90-115 | 1233.92 | 1499.35 | 11.62% | 88.38% | -3.72 | 3-22 |
| 1980-12-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-109 | 1230.20 | 1452.57 | 31.44% | 68.56% | -5.34 | 3-23 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 87-97 | 1224.86 | 1663.14 | 4.64% | 95.36% | -0.94 | 3-24 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-110 | 1223.92 | 1461.86 | 13.35% | 86.65% | -2.09 | 3-25 |
| 1980-12-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 92-103 | 1221.83 | 1634.92 | 13.27% | 86.73% | -2.82 | 3-26 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-116 | 1219.01 | 1409.72 | 16.82% | 83.18% | -3.24 | 3-27 |
| 1980-12-12 | San Diego Clippers | W 112-109 | 1215.77 | 1418.88 | 33.88% | 66.12% | +5.19 | 4-27 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 107-114 | 1220.96 | 1484.04 | 11.76% | 88.24% | -1.99 | 4-28 |
| 1980-12-16 | San Antonio Spurs | L 83-89 | 1218.97 | 1560.07 | 18.80% | 81.20% | -2.95 | 4-29 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-115 | 1216.02 | 1641.30 | 4.98% | 95.02% | -1.15 | 4-30 |
| 1980-12-18 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 92-102 | 1214.87 | 1434.31 | 14.63% | 85.37% | -2.97 | 4-31 |
| 1980-12-20 | Golden State Warriors | L 98-101 | 1211.90 | 1473.29 | 26.81% | 73.19% | -2.98 | 4-32 |
| 1980-12-23 | Utah Jazz | L 96-101 | 1208.92 | 1361.15 | 40.72% | 59.28% | -5.83 | 4-33 |
| 1980-12-26 | Denver Nuggets | W 119-111 | 1203.09 | 1382.97 | 36.94% | 63.06% | +11.43 | 5-33 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-112 | 1214.52 | 1629.15 | 5.28% | 94.72% | -1.35 | 5-34 |
| 1980-12-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-112 | 1213.17 | 1419.63 | 15.59% | 84.41% | -3.46 | 5-35 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-100 | 1209.71 | 1537.70 | 8.40% | 91.60% | -0.77 | 5-36 |
| 1981-01-02 | Houston Rockets | L 120-124 | 1208.94 | 1467.50 | 27.13% | 72.87% | -2.46 | 5-37 |
| 1981-01-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 89-103 | 1206.48 | 1489.61 | 10.62% | 89.38% | -2.54 | 5-38 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-109 | 1203.94 | 1512.06 | 9.33% | 90.67% | +8.22 | 6-38 |
| 1981-01-08 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-99 | 1212.16 | 1381.50 | 18.61% | 81.39% | -1.69 | 6-39 |
| 1981-01-10 | Washington Bullets | L 94-106 | 1210.47 | 1441.82 | 30.34% | 69.66% | -6.74 | 6-40 |
| 1981-01-13 | Chicago Bulls | W 112-106 | 1203.73 | 1517.10 | 21.36% | 78.64% | +12.35 | 7-40 |
| 1981-01-16 | New York Knicks | W 118-110 | 1216.08 | 1530.94 | 21.22% | 78.78% | +14.28 | 8-40 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 109-115 | 1230.36 | 1442.42 | 15.17% | 84.83% | -2.38 | 8-41 |
| 1981-01-20 | Kansas City Kings | L 91-104 | 1227.98 | 1472.70 | 28.74% | 71.26% | -6.64 | 8-42 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-106 | 1221.34 | 1504.57 | 10.61% | 89.39% | -1.92 | 8-43 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-107 | 1219.42 | 1543.37 | 8.58% | 91.42% | -2.34 | 8-44 |
| 1981-01-27 | New Jersey Nets | L 100-112 | 1217.08 | 1338.66 | 45.03% | 54.97% | -10.00 | 8-45 |
| 1981-02-03 | Kansas City Kings | L 100-121 | 1207.08 | 1482.53 | 25.26% | 74.74% | -7.42 | 8-46 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Houston Rockets | L 68-116 | 1199.66 | 1474.37 | 11.09% | 88.91% | -4.92 | 8-47 |
| 1981-02-06 | Atlanta Hawks | L 98-100 | 1194.74 | 1432.72 | 29.54% | 70.46% | -2.68 | 8-48 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 98-102 | 1192.06 | 1580.71 | 6.08% | 93.92% | -0.78 | 8-49 |
| 1981-02-10 | Detroit Pistons | L 95-101 | 1191.28 | 1266.39 | 51.71% | 48.29% | -8.12 | 8-50 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 97-119 | 1183.16 | 1663.40 | 3.68% | 96.32% | -1.10 | 8-51 |
| 1981-02-14 | San Antonio Spurs | L 99-107 | 1182.06 | 1568.38 | 15.14% | 84.86% | -2.75 | 8-52 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-107 | 1179.31 | 1635.70 | 4.20% | 95.80% | -0.76 | 8-53 |
| 1981-02-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-114 | 1178.55 | 1667.62 | 8.99% | 91.01% | -1.63 | 8-54 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-117 | 1176.92 | 1726.31 | 2.50% | 97.50% | -0.45 | 8-55 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 132-109 | 1176.47 | 1351.82 | 18.09% | 81.91% | +25.18 | 9-55 |
| 1981-02-24 | Seattle Supersonics | L 84-102 | 1201.65 | 1458.54 | 27.32% | 72.68% | -7.43 | 9-56 |
| 1981-02-26 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 102-105 | 1194.22 | 1498.56 | 9.51% | 90.49% | -1.06 | 9-57 |
| 1981-02-27 | Indiana Pacers | L 111-118 | 1193.16 | 1534.50 | 18.78% | 81.22% | -3.19 | 9-58 |
| 1981-03-01 | San Diego Clippers | W 99-91 | 1189.97 | 1486.95 | 22.99% | 77.01% | +13.97 | 10-58 |
| 1981-03-03 | Boston Celtics | L 105-117 | 1203.94 | 1736.93 | 7.13% | 92.87% | -1.59 | 10-59 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-115 | 1202.35 | 1484.98 | 10.65% | 89.35% | -1.67 | 10-60 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-133 | 1200.68 | 1541.73 | 7.84% | 92.16% | -2.51 | 10-61 |
| 1981-03-10 | Phoenix Suns | W 107-103 | 1198.17 | 1645.04 | 11.19% | 88.81% | +11.38 | 11-61 |
| 1981-03-12 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-118 | 1209.55 | 1475.91 | 26.26% | 73.74% | +6.69 | 12-61 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-135 | 1216.24 | 1511.55 | 9.97% | 90.03% | -3.20 | 12-62 |
| 1981-03-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-114 | 1213.04 | 1630.72 | 12.97% | 87.03% | -1.85 | 12-63 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-120 | 1211.19 | 1324.21 | 24.03% | 75.97% | -4.08 | 12-64 |
| 1981-03-20 | Denver Nuggets | W 126-125 | 1207.11 | 1485.86 | 24.90% | 75.10% | +4.81 | 13-64 |
| 1981-03-21 | Utah Jazz | W 105-95 | 1211.92 | 1328.29 | 45.78% | 54.22% | +11.00 | 14-64 |
| 1981-03-24 | Houston Rockets | L 111-114 | 1222.92 | 1501.62 | 24.90% | 75.10% | -1.96 | 14-65 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 126-115 | 1220.96 | 1490.14 | 11.40% | 88.60% | +18.84 | 15-65 |
| 1981-03-27 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-123 | 1239.80 | 1539.69 | 22.69% | 77.31% | -5.45 | 15-66 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 104-113 | 1234.35 | 1518.56 | 10.56% | 89.44% | -2.03 | 15-67 |
| 1980-10-10 | San Antonio Spurs | L 112-113 | 1444.68 | 1500.73 | 54.44% | 45.56% | -3.49 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-12 | Utah Jazz | L 121-125 | 1441.19 | 1421.48 | 64.89% | 35.11% | -5.88 | 0-2 |
| 1980-10-15 | Dallas Mavericks | W 133-98 | 1435.31 | 1311.52 | 77.09% | 22.91% | +8.69 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 129-116 | 1444.00 | 1445.75 | 37.50% | 62.50% | +14.44 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-117 | 1458.44 | 1418.02 | 43.34% | 56.66% | -3.93 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-21 | Houston Rockets | L 117-119 | 1454.51 | 1486.18 | 57.89% | 42.11% | -5.24 | 2-4 |
| 1980-10-24 | Phoenix Suns | L 94-117 | 1449.27 | 1609.10 | 39.66% | 60.34% | -12.20 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 122-125 | 1437.07 | 1529.69 | 26.24% | 73.76% | -2.91 | 2-6 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-115 | 1434.16 | 1452.74 | 35.26% | 64.74% | -5.54 | 2-7 |
| 1980-11-01 | Seattle Supersonics | W 123-118 | 1428.62 | 1538.39 | 46.72% | 53.28% | +7.64 | 3-7 |
| 1980-11-02 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-121 | 1436.26 | 1677.46 | 13.14% | 86.86% | +7.87 | 4-7 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 125-117 | 1444.13 | 1542.20 | 25.63% | 74.37% | +13.49 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-07 | New York Knicks | L 115-124 | 1457.62 | 1511.10 | 54.80% | 45.20% | -10.54 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 130-126 | 1447.08 | 1469.05 | 34.82% | 65.18% | +5.91 | 6-8 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Washington Bullets | L 92-107 | 1452.99 | 1472.41 | 35.15% | 64.85% | -8.73 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 111-118 | 1444.26 | 1441.14 | 38.16% | 61.84% | -6.47 | 6-10 |
| 1980-11-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-123 | 1437.79 | 1453.89 | 60.06% | 39.94% | +3.62 | 7-10 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-122 | 1441.41 | 1446.45 | 37.06% | 62.94% | -10.36 | 7-11 |
| 1980-11-21 | Kansas City Kings | W 134-121 | 1431.05 | 1506.24 | 51.69% | 48.31% | +11.17 | 8-11 |
| 1980-11-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 113-131 | 1442.22 | 1636.64 | 16.52% | 83.48% | -4.50 | 8-12 |
| 1980-11-25 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 94-108 | 1437.72 | 1401.95 | 42.69% | 57.31% | -10.23 | 8-13 |
| 1980-11-26 | San Diego Clippers | W 113-109 | 1427.49 | 1412.18 | 64.31% | 35.69% | +4.57 | 9-13 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 119-117 | 1432.06 | 1236.15 | 65.18% | 34.82% | +2.23 | 10-13 |
| 1980-11-29 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-124 | 1434.29 | 1679.25 | 28.71% | 71.29% | -1.30 | 10-14 |
| 1980-12-02 | Chicago Bulls | L 124-129 | 1432.99 | 1482.20 | 55.41% | 44.59% | -7.94 | 10-15 |
| 1980-12-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 118-122 | 1425.05 | 1430.13 | 37.06% | 62.94% | -4.75 | 10-16 |
| 1980-12-05 | Golden State Warriors | L 114-119 | 1420.30 | 1486.63 | 52.96% | 47.04% | -7.59 | 10-17 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Houston Rockets | L 108-111 | 1412.71 | 1499.66 | 26.87% | 73.13% | -2.99 | 10-18 |
| 1980-12-10 | Dallas Mavericks | W 116-107 | 1409.72 | 1219.01 | 83.18% | 16.82% | +3.24 | 11-18 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 123-147 | 1412.96 | 1561.22 | 20.52% | 79.48% | -6.45 | 11-19 |
| 1980-12-16 | Kansas City Kings | L 118-133 | 1406.51 | 1486.04 | 51.07% | 48.93% | -12.67 | 11-20 |
| 1980-12-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 122-130 | 1393.84 | 1427.13 | 33.35% | 66.65% | -6.05 | 11-21 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ New York Knicks | L 114-120 | 1387.79 | 1545.54 | 19.64% | 80.36% | -3.09 | 11-22 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Boston Celtics | L 128-136 | 1384.70 | 1687.47 | 9.59% | 90.41% | -1.73 | 11-23 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-119 | 1382.97 | 1203.09 | 63.06% | 36.94% | -11.44 | 11-24 |
| 1980-12-27 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-121 | 1371.53 | 1736.78 | 16.77% | 83.23% | +10.67 | 12-24 |
| 1980-12-30 | Indiana Pacers | W 127-110 | 1382.20 | 1539.36 | 40.03% | 59.97% | +15.85 | 13-24 |
| 1981-01-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-122 | 1398.05 | 1509.09 | 24.24% | 75.76% | -2.69 | 13-25 |
| 1981-01-02 | Phoenix Suns | L 132-133 | 1395.36 | 1662.46 | 26.17% | 73.83% | -1.68 | 13-26 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Houston Rockets | W 134-132 | 1393.68 | 1469.96 | 28.10% | 71.90% | +6.52 | 14-26 |
| 1981-01-07 | Utah Jazz | L 117-121 | 1400.20 | 1373.06 | 65.85% | 34.15% | -8.44 | 14-27 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 130-116 | 1391.76 | 1436.03 | 31.96% | 68.04% | +16.32 | 15-27 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 116-119 | 1408.08 | 1491.30 | 27.30% | 72.70% | -3.03 | 15-28 |
| 1981-01-13 | Atlanta Hawks | W 135-132 | 1405.05 | 1485.72 | 50.90% | 49.10% | +5.45 | 16-28 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-128 | 1410.50 | 1660.59 | 12.56% | 87.44% | -4.11 | 16-29 |
| 1981-01-17 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 123-122 | 1406.39 | 1477.27 | 28.73% | 71.27% | +4.57 | 17-29 |
| 1981-01-18 | Houston Rockets | L 97-98 | 1410.96 | 1454.96 | 56.15% | 43.85% | -3.60 | 17-30 |
| 1981-01-21 | San Diego Clippers | L 116-125 | 1407.36 | 1444.81 | 57.08% | 42.92% | -10.98 | 17-31 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-110 | 1396.38 | 1615.68 | 14.64% | 85.36% | -2.10 | 17-32 |
| 1981-01-24 | San Antonio Spurs | W 129-115 | 1394.28 | 1588.96 | 34.98% | 65.02% | +15.60 | 18-32 |
| 1981-01-27 | Detroit Pistons | W 143-123 | 1409.88 | 1293.43 | 76.33% | 23.67% | +6.79 | 19-32 |
| 1981-01-29 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 131-118 | 1416.67 | 1681.97 | 26.37% | 73.63% | +17.01 | 20-32 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ Houston Rockets | L 128-135 | 1433.68 | 1470.42 | 32.91% | 67.09% | -3.95 | 20-33 |
| 1981-02-04 | San Antonio Spurs | L 132-135 | 1429.73 | 1565.68 | 43.00% | 57.00% | -4.77 | 20-34 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Utah Jazz | W 120-116 | 1424.96 | 1368.42 | 45.63% | 54.37% | +6.97 | 21-34 |
| 1981-02-07 | Golden State Warriors | W 135-125 | 1431.93 | 1498.17 | 52.98% | 47.02% | +9.53 | 22-34 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 112-133 | 1441.46 | 1459.10 | 35.39% | 64.61% | -10.39 | 22-35 |
| 1981-02-10 | Washington Bullets | L 110-115 | 1431.07 | 1509.76 | 51.19% | 48.81% | -7.34 | 22-36 |
| 1981-02-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 162-143 | 1423.73 | 1507.93 | 50.40% | 49.60% | +13.86 | 23-36 |
| 1981-02-15 | Boston Celtics | L 118-120 | 1437.59 | 1707.89 | 25.82% | 74.18% | -2.34 | 23-37 |
| 1981-02-19 | Phoenix Suns | W 127-126 | 1435.25 | 1653.45 | 31.96% | 68.04% | +4.36 | 24-37 |
| 1981-02-21 | Kansas City Kings | W 129-109 | 1439.61 | 1520.29 | 50.90% | 49.10% | +14.07 | 25-37 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 129-133 | 1453.68 | 1548.68 | 25.97% | 74.03% | -2.35 | 25-38 |
| 1981-02-24 | New Jersey Nets | W 140-123 | 1451.33 | 1326.64 | 77.18% | 22.82% | +6.03 | 26-38 |
| 1981-02-27 | Golden State Warriors | W 137-130 | 1457.36 | 1477.29 | 59.53% | 40.47% | +6.87 | 27-38 |
| 1981-03-01 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 137-127 | 1464.23 | 1428.17 | 67.00% | 33.00% | +6.69 | 28-38 |
| 1981-03-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-114 | 1470.92 | 1633.51 | 39.28% | 60.72% | +11.67 | 29-38 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-131 | 1482.59 | 1703.64 | 14.52% | 85.48% | -4.06 | 29-39 |
| 1981-03-07 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 121-109 | 1478.53 | 1289.90 | 64.23% | 35.77% | +7.95 | 30-39 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 119-129 | 1486.48 | 1531.73 | 31.84% | 68.16% | -6.46 | 30-40 |
| 1981-03-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 137-142 | 1480.02 | 1516.12 | 57.27% | 42.73% | -8.20 | 30-41 |
| 1981-03-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-131 | 1471.82 | 1684.70 | 15.11% | 84.89% | -4.11 | 30-42 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-119 | 1467.71 | 1461.55 | 38.58% | 61.42% | -3.50 | 30-43 |
| 1981-03-15 | Houston Rockets | W 138-127 | 1464.21 | 1507.80 | 56.21% | 43.79% | +9.31 | 31-43 |
| 1981-03-17 | Seattle Supersonics | W 124-112 | 1473.52 | 1461.06 | 63.93% | 36.07% | +8.01 | 32-43 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 126-124 | 1481.53 | 1521.64 | 32.49% | 67.51% | +4.33 | 33-43 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 125-126 | 1485.86 | 1207.11 | 75.10% | 24.90% | -4.82 | 33-44 |
| 1981-03-22 | Utah Jazz | W 113-108 | 1481.04 | 1317.30 | 80.89% | 19.11% | +2.74 | 34-44 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 125-123 | 1483.78 | 1545.24 | 29.85% | 70.15% | +6.36 | 35-44 |
| 1981-03-25 | Dallas Mavericks | L 115-126 | 1490.14 | 1220.96 | 88.60% | 11.40% | -18.84 | 35-45 |
| 1981-03-28 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 142-139 | 1471.30 | 1468.32 | 38.14% | 61.86% | +6.87 | 36-45 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 148-146 | 1478.17 | 1643.07 | 19.00% | 81.00% | +5.19 | 37-45 |
| 1980-10-10 | Washington Bullets | L 85-95 | 1355.70 | 1484.09 | 44.07% | 55.93% | -8.93 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 87-100 | 1346.77 | 1502.87 | 19.79% | 80.21% | -4.57 | 0-2 |
| 1980-10-13 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-108 | 1342.20 | 1476.84 | 21.83% | 78.17% | -5.60 | 0-3 |
| 1980-10-14 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 91-99 | 1336.60 | 1492.85 | 19.78% | 80.22% | -3.59 | 0-4 |
| 1980-10-16 | San Antonio Spurs | L 99-102 | 1333.01 | 1497.19 | 39.07% | 60.93% | -4.34 | 0-5 |
| 1980-10-18 | Atlanta Hawks | L 123-125 | 1328.67 | 1563.99 | 29.86% | 70.14% | -1.91 | 0-6 |
| 1980-10-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-94 | 1326.76 | 1595.29 | 26.01% | 73.99% | -1.67 | 0-7 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Houston Rockets | W 112-109 | 1325.09 | 1480.17 | 19.89% | 80.11% | +8.90 | 1-7 |
| 1980-10-29 | Boston Celtics | L 85-103 | 1333.99 | 1633.09 | 22.77% | 77.23% | -6.20 | 1-8 |
| 1980-10-31 | Phoenix Suns | L 98-103 | 1327.79 | 1641.79 | 21.30% | 78.70% | -2.15 | 1-9 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-122 | 1325.64 | 1441.56 | 23.72% | 76.28% | -7.14 | 1-10 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-96 | 1318.50 | 1643.61 | 8.53% | 91.47% | +8.29 | 2-10 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-107 | 1326.79 | 1635.88 | 9.28% | 90.72% | -1.19 | 2-11 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Washington Bullets | L 88-114 | 1325.60 | 1465.44 | 21.32% | 78.68% | -6.96 | 2-12 |
| 1980-11-08 | Dallas Mavericks | W 101-73 | 1318.64 | 1258.15 | 70.03% | 29.97% | +10.16 | 3-12 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 118-149 | 1328.80 | 1530.68 | 15.94% | 84.06% | -5.69 | 3-13 |
| 1980-11-12 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-122 | 1323.11 | 1628.72 | 22.12% | 77.88% | -6.94 | 3-14 |
| 1980-11-14 | Chicago Bulls | W 106-99 | 1316.17 | 1444.90 | 44.02% | 55.98% | +9.49 | 4-14 |
| 1980-11-16 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 80-89 | 1325.66 | 1440.19 | 23.87% | 76.13% | -4.59 | 4-15 |
| 1980-11-18 | Indiana Pacers | L 97-102 | 1321.07 | 1503.66 | 36.57% | 63.43% | -5.24 | 4-16 |
| 1980-11-20 | San Diego Clippers | W 97-90 | 1315.83 | 1404.68 | 49.73% | 50.27% | +8.52 | 5-16 |
| 1980-11-22 | New Jersey Nets | W 117-103 | 1324.35 | 1428.79 | 47.49% | 52.51% | +12.60 | 6-16 |
| 1980-11-26 | Utah Jazz | L 97-104 | 1336.95 | 1442.95 | 47.26% | 52.74% | -8.02 | 6-17 |
| 1980-11-28 | Kansas City Kings | W 104-94 | 1328.93 | 1502.64 | 37.77% | 62.23% | +12.62 | 7-17 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 98-95 | 1341.55 | 1468.01 | 22.64% | 77.36% | +8.58 | 8-17 |
| 1980-12-02 | Boston Celtics | L 85-94 | 1350.13 | 1656.54 | 22.04% | 77.96% | -4.23 | 8-18 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Washington Bullets | L 92-103 | 1345.90 | 1480.06 | 21.88% | 78.12% | -4.65 | 8-19 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-101 | 1341.25 | 1442.27 | 25.31% | 74.69% | -1.63 | 8-20 |
| 1980-12-10 | Atlanta Hawks | L 92-100 | 1339.62 | 1475.33 | 43.03% | 56.97% | -7.80 | 8-21 |
| 1980-12-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-95 | 1331.82 | 1432.63 | 48.01% | 51.99% | +8.16 | 9-21 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-100 | 1339.98 | 1519.32 | 17.76% | 82.24% | -2.78 | 9-22 |
| 1980-12-17 | New York Knicks | L 103-119 | 1337.20 | 1527.64 | 35.53% | 64.47% | -9.11 | 9-23 |
| 1980-12-18 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-121 | 1328.09 | 1638.18 | 9.23% | 90.77% | -2.44 | 9-24 |
| 1980-12-19 | Indiana Pacers | W 109-106 | 1325.65 | 1547.42 | 31.52% | 68.48% | +7.60 | 10-24 |
| 1980-12-21 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 97-117 | 1333.25 | 1449.10 | 23.73% | 76.27% | -6.80 | 10-25 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-113 | 1326.45 | 1663.39 | 8.02% | 91.98% | -1.54 | 10-26 |
| 1980-12-26 | Houston Rockets | L 94-114 | 1324.91 | 1451.85 | 44.27% | 55.73% | -12.70 | 10-27 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-104 | 1312.21 | 1511.37 | 16.15% | 83.85% | -2.73 | 10-28 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 89-96 | 1309.48 | 1515.13 | 15.65% | 84.35% | -2.66 | 10-29 |
| 1981-01-02 | New York Knicks | W 102-100 | 1306.82 | 1538.46 | 30.30% | 69.70% | +6.32 | 11-29 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-110 | 1313.14 | 1496.04 | 17.46% | 82.54% | -5.01 | 11-30 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 94-99 | 1308.13 | 1492.16 | 17.37% | 82.63% | -2.48 | 11-31 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-105 | 1305.65 | 1503.84 | 16.23% | 83.77% | -1.48 | 11-32 |
| 1981-01-11 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-117 | 1304.17 | 1617.56 | 9.07% | 90.93% | -1.74 | 11-33 |
| 1981-01-13 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-119 | 1302.43 | 1656.92 | 17.65% | 82.35% | -5.43 | 11-34 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-101 | 1297.00 | 1559.32 | 11.81% | 88.19% | -1.07 | 11-35 |
| 1981-01-15 | Washington Bullets | L 89-106 | 1295.93 | 1454.03 | 39.90% | 60.10% | -10.54 | 11-36 |
| 1981-01-17 | New Jersey Nets | L 104-116 | 1285.39 | 1344.37 | 54.02% | 45.98% | -12.00 | 11-37 |
| 1981-01-19 | @ Boston Celtics | L 90-92 | 1273.39 | 1736.77 | 6.49% | 93.51% | -0.59 | 11-38 |
| 1981-01-20 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 83-75 | 1272.80 | 1744.94 | 9.82% | 90.18% | +16.35 | 12-38 |
| 1981-01-22 | Chicago Bulls | L 92-125 | 1289.15 | 1492.09 | 33.90% | 66.10% | -12.48 | 12-39 |
| 1981-01-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-94 | 1276.67 | 1470.79 | 35.05% | 64.95% | +19.96 | 13-39 |
| 1981-01-26 | @ Utah Jazz | L 99-102 | 1296.63 | 1366.07 | 28.90% | 71.10% | -3.20 | 13-40 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-143 | 1293.43 | 1409.88 | 23.67% | 76.33% | -6.79 | 13-41 |
| 1981-01-29 | Golden State Warriors | L 112-117 | 1286.64 | 1492.71 | 33.50% | 66.50% | -4.80 | 13-42 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-102 | 1281.84 | 1564.50 | 10.64% | 89.36% | -1.18 | 13-43 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 90-91 | 1280.66 | 1489.95 | 15.38% | 84.62% | -0.99 | 13-44 |
| 1981-02-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-111 | 1279.67 | 1639.12 | 17.24% | 82.76% | -3.31 | 13-45 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-98 | 1276.36 | 1536.02 | 11.97% | 88.03% | -2.17 | 13-46 |
| 1981-02-08 | Indiana Pacers | L 101-124 | 1274.19 | 1548.51 | 25.38% | 74.62% | -7.80 | 13-47 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-95 | 1266.39 | 1191.28 | 48.29% | 51.71% | +8.11 | 14-47 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ New York Knicks | L 92-120 | 1274.50 | 1553.31 | 10.86% | 89.14% | -3.68 | 14-48 |
| 1981-02-14 | Washington Bullets | W 105-103 | 1270.82 | 1524.93 | 27.64% | 72.36% | +6.56 | 15-48 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 108-109 | 1277.38 | 1448.90 | 18.42% | 81.58% | -1.18 | 15-49 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-111 | 1276.20 | 1746.40 | 3.89% | 96.11% | -0.93 | 15-50 |
| 1981-02-19 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-115 | 1275.27 | 1521.07 | 28.61% | 71.39% | -5.50 | 15-51 |
| 1981-02-21 | Boston Celtics | L 119-130 | 1269.77 | 1715.53 | 11.25% | 88.75% | -2.40 | 15-52 |
| 1981-02-27 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-109 | 1267.37 | 1440.12 | 37.90% | 62.10% | +11.95 | 16-52 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 117-104 | 1279.32 | 1307.95 | 33.95% | 66.05% | +15.26 | 17-52 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-115 | 1294.58 | 1686.48 | 5.97% | 94.03% | -1.58 | 17-53 |
| 1981-03-05 | New York Knicks | L 101-104 | 1293.00 | 1544.73 | 27.92% | 72.08% | -3.10 | 17-54 |
| 1981-03-07 | Denver Nuggets | L 109-121 | 1289.90 | 1478.53 | 35.77% | 64.23% | -7.94 | 17-55 |
| 1981-03-11 | Atlanta Hawks | W 100-97 | 1281.96 | 1468.65 | 36.03% | 63.97% | +7.10 | 18-55 |
| 1981-03-13 | Seattle Supersonics | L 100-102 | 1289.06 | 1461.89 | 37.89% | 62.11% | -3.43 | 18-56 |
| 1981-03-14 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 101-94 | 1285.63 | 1558.99 | 11.16% | 88.84% | +15.06 | 19-56 |
| 1981-03-18 | New Jersey Nets | W 118-115 | 1300.69 | 1323.31 | 59.16% | 40.84% | +4.54 | 20-56 |
| 1981-03-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 86-104 | 1305.23 | 1673.84 | 16.50% | 83.50% | -4.49 | 20-57 |
| 1981-03-22 | Chicago Bulls | L 103-109 | 1300.74 | 1572.96 | 25.61% | 74.39% | -4.02 | 20-58 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 91-96 | 1296.72 | 1445.34 | 20.49% | 79.51% | -2.94 | 20-59 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 75-114 | 1293.78 | 1699.92 | 5.53% | 94.47% | -2.21 | 20-60 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Boston Celtics | W 115-90 | 1291.57 | 1717.10 | 4.97% | 95.03% | +30.46 | 21-60 |
| 1981-03-28 | @ Washington Bullets | L 103-108 | 1322.03 | 1511.63 | 16.91% | 83.09% | -2.43 | 21-61 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 101-121 | 1444.02 | 1579.70 | 21.73% | 78.27% | -6.23 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-11 | San Diego Clippers | W 104-91 | 1437.79 | 1455.02 | 59.90% | 40.10% | +9.27 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-92 | 1447.06 | 1496.40 | 55.39% | 44.61% | +4.95 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-18 | Houston Rockets | W 108-101 | 1452.01 | 1493.55 | 56.50% | 43.50% | +7.38 | 3-1 |
| 1980-10-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-125 | 1459.39 | 1667.87 | 15.44% | 84.56% | -4.20 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 116-111 | 1455.19 | 1528.69 | 28.42% | 71.58% | +10.26 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-23 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-128 | 1465.45 | 1508.30 | 32.14% | 67.86% | -8.98 | 4-3 |
| 1980-10-25 | Dallas Mavericks | W 86-79 | 1456.47 | 1298.86 | 80.34% | 19.66% | +3.33 | 5-3 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 102-119 | 1459.80 | 1547.96 | 26.74% | 73.26% | -7.06 | 5-4 |
| 1980-10-29 | Denver Nuggets | W 115-109 | 1452.74 | 1434.16 | 64.74% | 35.26% | +5.53 | 6-4 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 104-120 | 1458.27 | 1395.57 | 46.51% | 53.49% | -11.92 | 6-5 |
| 1980-11-01 | San Antonio Spurs | W 123-108 | 1446.35 | 1551.98 | 47.31% | 52.69% | +13.07 | 7-5 |
| 1980-11-05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-98 | 1459.42 | 1460.55 | 62.11% | 37.89% | +6.87 | 8-5 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-122 | 1466.29 | 1468.20 | 37.48% | 62.52% | -7.20 | 8-6 |
| 1980-11-08 | Indiana Pacers | W 118-111 | 1459.09 | 1511.08 | 55.01% | 44.99% | +7.63 | 9-6 |
| 1980-11-12 | Kansas City Kings | W 111-101 | 1466.72 | 1518.46 | 55.05% | 44.95% | +9.11 | 10-6 |
| 1980-11-15 | Phoenix Suns | W 119-108 | 1475.83 | 1649.54 | 37.77% | 62.23% | +13.23 | 11-6 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-97 | 1489.06 | 1484.78 | 38.32% | 61.68% | +9.68 | 12-6 |
| 1980-11-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-110 | 1498.74 | 1682.34 | 17.40% | 82.60% | -3.34 | 12-7 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-108 | 1495.40 | 1664.95 | 18.59% | 81.41% | -1.69 | 12-8 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-110 | 1493.71 | 1529.09 | 33.09% | 66.91% | +10.51 | 13-8 |
| 1980-11-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-128 | 1504.22 | 1671.83 | 38.60% | 61.40% | -7.43 | 13-9 |
| 1980-11-29 | Phoenix Suns | L 108-113 | 1496.79 | 1646.72 | 41.04% | 58.96% | -5.88 | 13-10 |
| 1980-11-30 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 100-120 | 1490.91 | 1412.37 | 48.79% | 51.21% | -13.98 | 13-11 |
| 1980-12-03 | New Jersey Nets | W 131-108 | 1476.93 | 1429.59 | 68.42% | 31.58% | +9.70 | 14-11 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-114 | 1486.63 | 1420.30 | 47.04% | 52.96% | +7.60 | 15-11 |
| 1980-12-06 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 119-103 | 1494.23 | 1646.52 | 40.71% | 59.29% | +15.20 | 16-11 |
| 1980-12-07 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 88-106 | 1509.43 | 1651.68 | 21.09% | 78.91% | -5.74 | 16-12 |
| 1980-12-10 | Seattle Supersonics | L 103-108 | 1503.69 | 1519.25 | 60.13% | 39.87% | -8.62 | 16-13 |
| 1980-12-13 | Houston Rockets | L 97-99 | 1495.07 | 1492.91 | 62.55% | 37.45% | -5.67 | 16-14 |
| 1980-12-14 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-122 | 1489.40 | 1647.78 | 19.59% | 80.41% | -3.76 | 16-15 |
| 1980-12-17 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-115 | 1485.64 | 1472.16 | 64.06% | 35.94% | -5.81 | 16-16 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-126 | 1479.83 | 1571.38 | 26.36% | 73.64% | -6.54 | 16-17 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-98 | 1473.29 | 1211.90 | 73.19% | 26.81% | +2.97 | 17-17 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-99 | 1476.26 | 1467.00 | 39.00% | 61.00% | +15.15 | 18-17 |
| 1980-12-25 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-115 | 1491.41 | 1492.24 | 37.63% | 62.37% | -2.42 | 18-18 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Utah Jazz | W 110-109 | 1488.99 | 1366.98 | 55.03% | 44.97% | +2.89 | 19-18 |
| 1980-12-27 | Seattle Supersonics | W 104-98 | 1491.88 | 1500.78 | 61.05% | 38.95% | +6.11 | 20-18 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 106-104 | 1497.99 | 1487.86 | 39.12% | 60.88% | +5.52 | 21-18 |
| 1981-01-02 | Boston Celtics | W 121-106 | 1503.51 | 1722.08 | 31.92% | 68.08% | +16.90 | 22-18 |
| 1981-01-03 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-119 | 1520.41 | 1716.08 | 34.85% | 65.15% | -8.35 | 22-19 |
| 1981-01-07 | Dallas Mavericks | L 109-111 | 1512.06 | 1203.94 | 90.67% | 9.33% | -8.22 | 22-20 |
| 1981-01-10 | Detroit Pistons | W 105-103 | 1503.84 | 1305.65 | 83.77% | 16.23% | +1.47 | 23-20 |
| 1981-01-11 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 106-98 | 1505.31 | 1494.33 | 39.24% | 60.76% | +11.01 | 24-20 |
| 1981-01-14 | Utah Jazz | L 107-110 | 1516.32 | 1375.54 | 78.77% | 21.23% | -8.74 | 24-21 |
| 1981-01-16 | Atlanta Hawks | L 110-111 | 1507.58 | 1467.32 | 67.53% | 32.47% | -4.33 | 24-22 |
| 1981-01-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-105 | 1503.25 | 1673.05 | 38.30% | 61.70% | -6.49 | 24-23 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Utah Jazz | W 103-101 | 1496.76 | 1376.73 | 54.74% | 45.26% | +4.10 | 25-23 |
| 1981-01-24 | New York Knicks | W 117-110 | 1500.86 | 1517.34 | 60.01% | 39.99% | +6.78 | 26-23 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-118 | 1507.64 | 1511.43 | 37.23% | 62.77% | -9.84 | 26-24 |
| 1981-01-28 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-108 | 1497.80 | 1538.38 | 32.43% | 67.57% | -5.09 | 26-25 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 117-112 | 1492.71 | 1286.64 | 66.50% | 33.50% | +4.80 | 27-25 |
| 1981-02-04 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-100 | 1497.51 | 1532.22 | 57.46% | 42.54% | +10.56 | 28-25 |
| 1981-02-06 | Washington Bullets | L 110-116 | 1508.07 | 1502.22 | 63.05% | 36.95% | -9.90 | 28-26 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 125-135 | 1498.17 | 1431.93 | 47.02% | 52.98% | -9.53 | 28-27 |
| 1981-02-08 | Utah Jazz | W 107-101 | 1488.64 | 1357.01 | 77.87% | 22.13% | +3.47 | 29-27 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-116 | 1492.11 | 1430.29 | 46.39% | 53.61% | -8.41 | 29-28 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-106 | 1483.70 | 1677.76 | 16.55% | 83.45% | +10.70 | 30-28 |
| 1981-02-14 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 90-108 | 1494.40 | 1436.44 | 45.84% | 54.16% | -12.46 | 30-29 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 132-134 | 1481.94 | 1332.50 | 58.89% | 41.11% | -5.34 | 30-30 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-118 | 1476.60 | 1649.93 | 18.27% | 81.73% | -3.52 | 30-31 |
| 1981-02-18 | Chicago Bulls | W 103-100 | 1473.08 | 1513.05 | 56.72% | 43.28% | +4.81 | 31-31 |
| 1981-02-20 | San Diego Clippers | L 114-115 | 1477.89 | 1463.11 | 64.24% | 35.76% | -4.12 | 31-32 |
| 1981-02-22 | Kansas City Kings | W 104-96 | 1473.77 | 1506.22 | 57.78% | 42.22% | +7.66 | 32-32 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 126-131 | 1481.43 | 1551.04 | 28.88% | 71.12% | -4.14 | 32-33 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 130-137 | 1477.29 | 1457.36 | 40.47% | 59.53% | -6.87 | 32-34 |
| 1981-02-28 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 110-101 | 1470.42 | 1499.62 | 33.88% | 66.12% | +12.72 | 33-34 |
| 1981-03-04 | Utah Jazz | W 107-105 | 1483.14 | 1332.08 | 79.74% | 20.26% | +1.84 | 34-34 |
| 1981-03-06 | Dallas Mavericks | W 115-109 | 1484.98 | 1202.35 | 89.35% | 10.65% | +1.67 | 35-34 |
| 1981-03-07 | Seattle Supersonics | W 106-103 | 1486.65 | 1470.44 | 64.42% | 35.58% | +3.95 | 36-34 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-120 | 1490.60 | 1511.65 | 34.94% | 65.06% | -4.48 | 36-35 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ Houston Rockets | L 92-109 | 1486.12 | 1479.64 | 38.62% | 61.38% | -10.21 | 36-36 |
| 1981-03-12 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 118-120 | 1475.91 | 1209.55 | 73.74% | 26.26% | -6.69 | 36-37 |
| 1981-03-15 | San Antonio Spurs | L 112-114 | 1469.22 | 1528.72 | 53.94% | 46.06% | -3.45 | 36-38 |
| 1981-03-18 | Houston Rockets | W 118-117 | 1465.77 | 1498.49 | 57.74% | 42.26% | +2.71 | 37-38 |
| 1981-03-19 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 113-139 | 1468.48 | 1471.01 | 37.40% | 62.60% | -12.23 | 37-39 |
| 1981-03-21 | Phoenix Suns | W 114-105 | 1456.25 | 1642.00 | 36.15% | 63.85% | +12.28 | 38-39 |
| 1981-03-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-120 | 1468.53 | 1636.18 | 38.59% | 61.41% | -3.50 | 38-40 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-110 | 1465.03 | 1639.68 | 18.15% | 81.85% | -3.08 | 38-41 |
| 1981-03-25 | San Diego Clippers | W 120-114 | 1461.95 | 1482.49 | 59.44% | 40.56% | +6.37 | 39-41 |
| 1981-03-28 | Denver Nuggets | L 139-142 | 1468.32 | 1471.30 | 61.86% | 38.14% | -6.87 | 39-42 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 92-96 | 1461.45 | 1424.29 | 42.88% | 57.12% | -5.49 | 39-43 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 104-120 | 1496.60 | 1443.44 | 45.15% | 54.85% | -11.57 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-12 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-114 | 1485.03 | 1654.30 | 18.62% | 81.38% | -3.96 | 0-2 |
| 1980-10-15 | Seattle Supersonics | W 103-100 | 1481.07 | 1564.92 | 50.45% | 49.55% | +5.50 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-99 | 1486.57 | 1491.45 | 37.08% | 62.92% | +6.98 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-108 | 1493.55 | 1452.01 | 43.50% | 56.50% | -7.37 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 119-117 | 1486.18 | 1454.51 | 42.11% | 57.89% | +5.24 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-23 | Kansas City Kings | L 96-105 | 1491.42 | 1518.43 | 58.54% | 41.46% | -11.25 | 3-4 |
| 1980-10-25 | Detroit Pistons | L 109-112 | 1480.17 | 1325.09 | 80.11% | 19.89% | -8.90 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-29 | Dallas Mavericks | W 109-103 | 1471.27 | 1286.97 | 82.66% | 17.34% | +2.73 | 4-5 |
| 1980-11-05 | San Diego Clippers | L 104-111 | 1474.00 | 1418.02 | 69.48% | 30.52% | -11.79 | 4-6 |
| 1980-11-08 | Phoenix Suns | L 115-116 | 1462.21 | 1641.33 | 37.04% | 62.96% | -2.37 | 4-7 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-94 | 1459.84 | 1247.98 | 67.24% | 32.76% | +6.96 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-104 | 1466.80 | 1681.90 | 32.35% | 67.65% | +7.51 | 6-7 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-117 | 1474.31 | 1466.00 | 38.87% | 61.13% | -3.52 | 6-8 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 139-143 | 1470.79 | 1525.94 | 30.62% | 69.38% | -2.78 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-18 | Seattle Supersonics | W 138-118 | 1468.01 | 1528.71 | 53.77% | 46.23% | +13.26 | 7-9 |
| 1980-11-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-114 | 1481.27 | 1443.31 | 42.99% | 57.01% | +6.32 | 8-9 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 116-108 | 1487.59 | 1438.85 | 44.52% | 55.48% | +10.06 | 9-9 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 120-129 | 1497.65 | 1496.39 | 37.91% | 62.09% | -7.29 | 9-10 |
| 1980-11-24 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-113 | 1490.36 | 1518.58 | 34.01% | 65.99% | -2.67 | 9-11 |
| 1980-11-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-101 | 1487.69 | 1699.25 | 32.80% | 67.20% | -2.10 | 9-12 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 124-115 | 1485.59 | 1558.80 | 28.45% | 71.55% | +13.76 | 10-12 |
| 1980-11-29 | Dallas Mavericks | W 115-90 | 1499.35 | 1233.92 | 88.38% | 11.62% | +3.72 | 11-12 |
| 1980-11-30 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-117 | 1503.07 | 1652.60 | 20.40% | 79.60% | -2.26 | 11-13 |
| 1980-12-03 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-109 | 1500.81 | 1457.90 | 67.87% | 32.13% | +6.18 | 12-13 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 100-108 | 1506.99 | 1487.29 | 40.44% | 59.56% | -7.33 | 12-14 |
| 1980-12-06 | Denver Nuggets | W 111-108 | 1499.66 | 1412.71 | 73.13% | 26.87% | +2.98 | 13-14 |
| 1980-12-10 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-109 | 1502.64 | 1637.74 | 43.12% | 56.88% | -2.76 | 13-15 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-106 | 1499.88 | 1452.07 | 44.39% | 55.61% | -6.97 | 13-16 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 99-97 | 1492.91 | 1495.07 | 37.45% | 62.55% | +5.67 | 14-16 |
| 1980-12-17 | San Antonio Spurs | L 107-113 | 1498.58 | 1563.02 | 53.24% | 46.76% | -8.36 | 14-17 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-133 | 1490.22 | 1679.38 | 16.95% | 83.05% | -4.07 | 14-18 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 109-133 | 1486.15 | 1490.19 | 37.20% | 62.80% | -11.68 | 14-19 |
| 1980-12-21 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 91-123 | 1474.47 | 1621.67 | 20.62% | 79.38% | -7.47 | 14-20 |
| 1980-12-23 | Golden State Warriors | L 99-114 | 1467.00 | 1476.26 | 61.00% | 39.00% | -15.15 | 14-21 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 114-94 | 1451.85 | 1324.91 | 55.73% | 44.27% | +12.69 | 15-21 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Washington Bullets | L 97-115 | 1464.54 | 1480.74 | 35.58% | 64.42% | -9.67 | 15-22 |
| 1980-12-30 | San Diego Clippers | W 104-98 | 1454.87 | 1467.26 | 60.57% | 39.43% | +6.19 | 16-22 |
| 1981-01-01 | Utah Jazz | W 117-103 | 1461.06 | 1374.03 | 73.14% | 26.86% | +6.44 | 17-22 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 124-120 | 1467.50 | 1208.94 | 72.87% | 27.13% | +2.46 | 18-22 |
| 1981-01-03 | Denver Nuggets | L 132-134 | 1469.96 | 1393.68 | 71.90% | 28.10% | -6.52 | 18-23 |
| 1981-01-07 | Kansas City Kings | L 108-114 | 1463.44 | 1486.08 | 59.15% | 40.85% | -9.28 | 18-24 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-107 | 1454.16 | 1732.71 | 10.87% | 89.13% | -2.52 | 18-25 |
| 1981-01-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-105 | 1451.64 | 1494.15 | 56.36% | 43.64% | +2.80 | 19-25 |
| 1981-01-14 | Chicago Bulls | W 109-105 | 1454.44 | 1504.75 | 55.26% | 44.74% | +5.74 | 20-25 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 89-92 | 1460.18 | 1664.69 | 15.74% | 84.26% | -1.75 | 20-26 |
| 1981-01-17 | New York Knicks | L 98-99 | 1458.43 | 1516.66 | 54.13% | 45.87% | -3.47 | 20-27 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 98-97 | 1454.96 | 1410.96 | 43.85% | 56.15% | +3.60 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-21 | Phoenix Suns | W 106-100 | 1458.56 | 1666.73 | 33.23% | 66.77% | +10.48 | 22-27 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 107-113 | 1469.04 | 1488.60 | 35.13% | 64.87% | -5.51 | 22-28 |
| 1981-01-24 | Utah Jazz | W 106-91 | 1463.53 | 1372.63 | 73.57% | 26.43% | +6.56 | 23-28 |
| 1981-01-28 | New Jersey Nets | W 111-99 | 1470.09 | 1348.66 | 76.84% | 23.16% | +5.14 | 24-28 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Utah Jazz | L 97-99 | 1475.23 | 1367.19 | 53.03% | 46.97% | -4.81 | 24-29 |
| 1981-02-03 | Denver Nuggets | W 135-128 | 1470.42 | 1433.68 | 67.09% | 32.91% | +3.95 | 25-29 |
| 1981-02-04 | Dallas Mavericks | W 116-68 | 1474.37 | 1199.66 | 88.91% | 11.09% | +4.92 | 26-29 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-112 | 1479.29 | 1648.87 | 18.59% | 81.41% | -4.29 | 26-30 |
| 1981-02-07 | Atlanta Hawks | W 87-81 | 1475.00 | 1435.40 | 67.45% | 32.55% | +5.11 | 27-30 |
| 1981-02-11 | San Antonio Spurs | W 108-89 | 1480.11 | 1581.49 | 47.93% | 52.07% | +14.55 | 28-30 |
| 1981-02-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-114 | 1494.66 | 1627.34 | 43.46% | 56.54% | -8.36 | 28-31 |
| 1981-02-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-117 | 1486.30 | 1667.06 | 36.82% | 63.18% | -5.28 | 28-32 |
| 1981-02-19 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 99-116 | 1481.02 | 1452.08 | 41.73% | 58.27% | -11.02 | 28-33 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-107 | 1470.00 | 1642.20 | 18.36% | 81.64% | +9.06 | 29-33 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 111-96 | 1479.06 | 1473.82 | 38.45% | 61.55% | +15.28 | 30-33 |
| 1981-02-23 | @ Utah Jazz | W 106-102 | 1494.34 | 1342.85 | 59.18% | 40.82% | +5.23 | 31-33 |
| 1981-02-25 | Indiana Pacers | W 101-100 | 1499.57 | 1537.25 | 57.04% | 42.96% | +2.76 | 32-33 |
| 1981-02-27 | Seattle Supersonics | W 96-92 | 1502.33 | 1460.58 | 67.72% | 32.28% | +4.13 | 33-33 |
| 1981-02-28 | San Diego Clippers | L 103-104 | 1506.46 | 1482.76 | 65.41% | 34.59% | -4.19 | 33-34 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 86-102 | 1502.27 | 1560.57 | 30.23% | 69.77% | -7.75 | 33-35 |
| 1981-03-04 | Boston Celtics | L 101-108 | 1494.52 | 1738.51 | 28.82% | 71.18% | -4.89 | 33-36 |
| 1981-03-06 | Washington Bullets | L 104-105 | 1489.63 | 1526.20 | 57.20% | 42.80% | -3.67 | 33-37 |
| 1981-03-07 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-114 | 1485.96 | 1467.22 | 40.31% | 59.69% | -6.32 | 33-38 |
| 1981-03-11 | Golden State Warriors | W 109-92 | 1479.64 | 1486.12 | 61.38% | 38.62% | +10.20 | 34-38 |
| 1981-03-13 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 126-104 | 1489.84 | 1524.33 | 57.49% | 42.51% | +12.78 | 35-38 |
| 1981-03-14 | Utah Jazz | W 101-82 | 1502.62 | 1332.23 | 81.48% | 18.52% | +5.18 | 36-38 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 127-138 | 1507.80 | 1464.21 | 43.79% | 56.21% | -9.31 | 36-39 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 117-118 | 1498.49 | 1465.77 | 42.26% | 57.74% | -2.71 | 36-40 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-107 | 1495.78 | 1522.96 | 34.14% | 65.86% | -4.38 | 36-41 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 114-108 | 1491.40 | 1512.62 | 34.92% | 65.08% | +10.22 | 37-41 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 114-111 | 1501.62 | 1222.92 | 75.10% | 24.90% | +1.96 | 38-41 |
| 1981-03-25 | San Antonio Spurs | W 117-111 | 1503.58 | 1538.88 | 57.38% | 42.62% | +6.69 | 39-41 |
| 1981-03-27 | Kansas City Kings | W 91-84 | 1510.27 | 1525.30 | 60.21% | 39.79% | +6.75 | 40-41 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-135 | 1517.02 | 1534.18 | 35.45% | 64.55% | -11.59 | 40-42 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-91 | 1485.42 | 1486.93 | 37.54% | 62.46% | +17.45 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 100-87 | 1502.87 | 1346.77 | 80.21% | 19.79% | +4.58 | 2-0 |
| 1980-10-15 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-108 | 1507.45 | 1456.83 | 68.83% | 31.17% | -14.63 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-18 | Boston Celtics | W 103-99 | 1492.82 | 1628.50 | 43.03% | 56.97% | +7.30 | 3-1 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-116 | 1500.12 | 1565.91 | 29.33% | 70.67% | +10.13 | 4-1 |
| 1980-10-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-119 | 1510.25 | 1588.72 | 51.22% | 48.78% | -12.29 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-24 | Atlanta Hawks | W 104-97 | 1497.96 | 1555.78 | 54.18% | 45.82% | +7.77 | 5-2 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-118 | 1505.73 | 1482.80 | 40.89% | 59.11% | -11.12 | 5-3 |
| 1980-10-29 | New York Knicks | W 102-95 | 1494.61 | 1515.29 | 59.43% | 40.57% | +6.89 | 6-3 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 121-114 | 1501.50 | 1450.92 | 44.78% | 55.22% | +9.36 | 7-3 |
| 1980-11-01 | New Jersey Nets | W 113-100 | 1510.86 | 1457.78 | 69.13% | 30.87% | +7.14 | 8-3 |
| 1980-11-02 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-135 | 1518.00 | 1638.02 | 23.30% | 76.70% | -5.59 | 8-4 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-109 | 1512.41 | 1659.31 | 20.65% | 79.35% | -1.33 | 8-5 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 111-118 | 1511.08 | 1459.09 | 44.99% | 55.01% | -7.63 | 8-6 |
| 1980-11-10 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-108 | 1503.45 | 1448.71 | 45.38% | 54.62% | -4.11 | 8-7 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 119-113 | 1499.34 | 1564.23 | 29.44% | 70.56% | +11.08 | 9-7 |
| 1980-11-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-130 | 1510.42 | 1655.25 | 41.75% | 58.25% | -13.91 | 9-8 |
| 1980-11-14 | Washington Bullets | W 118-108 | 1496.51 | 1477.91 | 64.74% | 35.26% | +7.15 | 10-8 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-97 | 1503.66 | 1321.07 | 63.43% | 36.57% | +5.24 | 11-8 |
| 1980-11-19 | Boston Celtics | L 91-103 | 1508.90 | 1655.74 | 41.47% | 58.53% | -9.20 | 11-9 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 88-97 | 1499.70 | 1685.69 | 17.20% | 82.80% | -3.31 | 11-10 |
| 1980-11-22 | Houston Rockets | W 129-120 | 1496.39 | 1497.65 | 62.09% | 37.91% | +7.29 | 12-10 |
| 1980-11-26 | Atlanta Hawks | W 110-89 | 1503.68 | 1479.82 | 65.43% | 34.57% | +10.15 | 13-10 |
| 1980-11-27 | @ Washington Bullets | L 108-123 | 1513.83 | 1471.75 | 43.58% | 56.42% | -10.81 | 13-11 |
| 1980-11-29 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-101 | 1503.02 | 1460.83 | 67.77% | 32.23% | +8.26 | 14-11 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-96 | 1511.28 | 1523.50 | 36.10% | 63.90% | +16.89 | 15-11 |
| 1980-12-03 | Washington Bullets | W 128-115 | 1528.17 | 1487.55 | 67.58% | 32.42% | +7.49 | 16-11 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-102 | 1535.66 | 1661.78 | 22.68% | 77.32% | -2.06 | 16-12 |
| 1980-12-06 | Kansas City Kings | W 107-88 | 1533.60 | 1494.63 | 67.37% | 32.63% | +9.12 | 17-12 |
| 1980-12-10 | Phoenix Suns | W 102-90 | 1542.72 | 1666.70 | 44.69% | 55.31% | +12.28 | 18-12 |
| 1980-12-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-100 | 1555.00 | 1437.70 | 54.36% | 45.64% | +5.07 | 19-12 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Washington Bullets | L 105-114 | 1560.07 | 1488.49 | 47.79% | 52.21% | -9.19 | 19-13 |
| 1980-12-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-109 | 1550.88 | 1722.04 | 38.11% | 61.89% | -3.46 | 19-14 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-109 | 1547.42 | 1325.65 | 68.48% | 31.52% | -7.60 | 19-15 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 107-103 | 1539.82 | 1492.57 | 44.31% | 55.69% | +7.14 | 20-15 |
| 1980-12-23 | New Jersey Nets | W 125-109 | 1546.96 | 1410.47 | 78.35% | 21.65% | +5.55 | 21-15 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-116 | 1552.51 | 1629.01 | 28.07% | 71.93% | -1.80 | 21-16 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 109-121 | 1550.71 | 1455.91 | 51.13% | 48.87% | -11.35 | 21-17 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-127 | 1539.36 | 1382.20 | 59.97% | 40.03% | -15.85 | 21-18 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 109-106 | 1523.51 | 1517.78 | 38.52% | 61.48% | +6.83 | 22-18 |
| 1981-01-03 | San Diego Clippers | W 128-104 | 1530.34 | 1458.05 | 71.44% | 28.56% | +8.97 | 23-18 |
| 1981-01-04 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-104 | 1539.31 | 1368.13 | 61.89% | 38.11% | +7.32 | 24-18 |
| 1981-01-07 | New Jersey Nets | W 112-103 | 1546.63 | 1358.15 | 83.00% | 17.00% | +3.27 | 25-18 |
| 1981-01-08 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-115 | 1549.90 | 1537.49 | 39.43% | 60.57% | +2.75 | 26-18 |
| 1981-01-10 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 106-102 | 1552.65 | 1653.86 | 47.95% | 52.05% | +6.67 | 27-18 |
| 1981-01-14 | Detroit Pistons | W 101-99 | 1559.32 | 1297.00 | 88.19% | 11.81% | +1.07 | 28-18 |
| 1981-01-16 | Seattle Supersonics | L 94-95 | 1560.39 | 1480.71 | 72.30% | 27.70% | -4.63 | 28-19 |
| 1981-01-18 | Utah Jazz | W 110-89 | 1555.76 | 1389.45 | 81.12% | 18.88% | +5.54 | 29-19 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-121 | 1561.30 | 1479.46 | 49.26% | 50.74% | -12.63 | 29-20 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-118 | 1548.67 | 1728.59 | 17.71% | 82.29% | -4.24 | 29-21 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-104 | 1544.43 | 1739.88 | 16.44% | 83.56% | -1.06 | 29-22 |
| 1981-01-24 | Dallas Mavericks | W 107-89 | 1543.37 | 1219.42 | 91.42% | 8.58% | +2.34 | 30-22 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 109-114 | 1545.71 | 1450.82 | 51.14% | 48.86% | -7.33 | 30-23 |
| 1981-01-28 | Golden State Warriors | W 108-102 | 1538.38 | 1497.80 | 67.57% | 32.43% | +5.09 | 31-23 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-99 | 1543.47 | 1664.95 | 23.15% | 76.85% | +14.78 | 32-23 |
| 1981-02-04 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-102 | 1558.25 | 1630.95 | 52.05% | 47.95% | -8.18 | 32-24 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Boston Celtics | L 98-111 | 1550.07 | 1712.39 | 19.23% | 80.77% | -4.44 | 32-25 |
| 1981-02-07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-96 | 1545.63 | 1450.27 | 74.07% | 25.93% | +2.88 | 33-25 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 124-101 | 1548.51 | 1274.19 | 74.62% | 25.38% | +7.80 | 34-25 |
| 1981-02-11 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 101-107 | 1556.31 | 1670.52 | 46.09% | 53.91% | -7.24 | 34-26 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-103 | 1549.07 | 1324.87 | 68.78% | 31.22% | -7.63 | 34-27 |
| 1981-02-15 | Chicago Bulls | W 113-107 | 1541.44 | 1537.95 | 62.73% | 37.27% | +5.85 | 35-27 |
| 1981-02-18 | Atlanta Hawks | L 96-99 | 1547.29 | 1429.76 | 76.44% | 23.56% | -8.49 | 35-28 |
| 1981-02-20 | San Antonio Spurs | W 109-106 | 1538.80 | 1553.09 | 60.31% | 39.69% | +4.41 | 36-28 |
| 1981-02-22 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-113 | 1543.21 | 1517.46 | 65.67% | 34.33% | -5.96 | 36-29 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-101 | 1537.25 | 1499.57 | 42.96% | 57.04% | -2.75 | 36-30 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 118-111 | 1534.50 | 1193.16 | 81.22% | 18.78% | +3.19 | 37-30 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-117 | 1537.69 | 1518.39 | 40.38% | 59.62% | -5.79 | 37-31 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 93-105 | 1531.90 | 1450.38 | 49.22% | 50.78% | -10.93 | 37-32 |
| 1981-03-06 | Boston Celtics | W 110-104 | 1520.97 | 1743.40 | 31.44% | 68.56% | +10.76 | 38-32 |
| 1981-03-08 | Denver Nuggets | W 129-119 | 1531.73 | 1486.48 | 68.16% | 31.84% | +6.46 | 39-32 |
| 1981-03-10 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-103 | 1538.19 | 1719.01 | 36.81% | 63.19% | -2.36 | 39-33 |
| 1981-03-12 | @ Washington Bullets | W 114-107 | 1535.83 | 1524.56 | 39.28% | 60.72% | +10.30 | 40-33 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-94 | 1546.13 | 1745.14 | 24.13% | 75.87% | +12.86 | 41-33 |
| 1981-03-14 | Detroit Pistons | L 94-101 | 1558.99 | 1285.63 | 88.84% | 11.16% | -15.06 | 41-34 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-114 | 1543.93 | 1550.39 | 36.87% | 63.13% | -11.82 | 41-35 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-107 | 1532.11 | 1692.47 | 19.41% | 80.59% | -4.31 | 41-36 |
| 1981-03-20 | New York Knicks | L 107-110 | 1527.80 | 1580.16 | 54.96% | 45.04% | -6.10 | 41-37 |
| 1981-03-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-101 | 1521.70 | 1391.01 | 77.78% | 22.22% | +3.49 | 42-37 |
| 1981-03-26 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 115-107 | 1525.19 | 1448.28 | 48.55% | 51.45% | +9.33 | 43-37 |
| 1981-03-27 | Washington Bullets | W 122-107 | 1534.52 | 1520.53 | 64.13% | 35.87% | +8.90 | 44-37 |
| 1981-03-29 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-101 | 1543.42 | 1587.66 | 56.12% | 43.88% | -7.19 | 44-38 |
| 1980-10-11 | Utah Jazz | W 98-91 | 1544.27 | 1425.46 | 76.58% | 23.42% | +3.97 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-12 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 100-109 | 1548.24 | 1585.93 | 32.79% | 67.21% | -6.31 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-109 | 1541.93 | 1490.14 | 44.96% | 55.04% | -7.06 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-15 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-112 | 1534.87 | 1658.26 | 44.78% | 55.22% | -4.54 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 103-91 | 1530.33 | 1302.83 | 69.19% | 30.81% | +6.85 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-18 | Seattle Supersonics | L 122-127 | 1537.18 | 1559.42 | 59.21% | 40.79% | -8.49 | 2-4 |
| 1980-10-21 | Golden State Warriors | L 111-116 | 1528.69 | 1455.19 | 71.58% | 28.42% | -10.26 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-23 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-96 | 1518.43 | 1491.42 | 41.46% | 58.54% | +11.26 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-25 | Denver Nuggets | W 125-122 | 1529.69 | 1437.07 | 73.76% | 26.24% | +2.91 | 4-5 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-119 | 1532.60 | 1535.19 | 37.39% | 62.61% | -7.58 | 4-6 |
| 1980-10-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-98 | 1525.02 | 1483.89 | 67.64% | 32.36% | +8.55 | 5-6 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-115 | 1533.57 | 1639.28 | 24.80% | 75.20% | -3.55 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-01 | Phoenix Suns | L 100-127 | 1530.02 | 1643.95 | 46.13% | 53.87% | -15.37 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-107 | 1514.65 | 1442.55 | 47.86% | 52.14% | -5.31 | 5-9 |
| 1980-11-05 | New York Knicks | W 111-102 | 1509.34 | 1518.60 | 61.00% | 39.00% | +7.50 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-117 | 1516.84 | 1637.07 | 23.28% | 76.72% | -6.15 | 6-10 |
| 1980-11-08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 111-106 | 1510.69 | 1443.80 | 70.80% | 29.20% | +4.18 | 7-10 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-101 | 1514.87 | 1469.15 | 44.09% | 55.91% | +3.59 | 8-10 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-111 | 1518.46 | 1466.72 | 44.95% | 55.05% | -9.11 | 8-11 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 125-127 | 1509.35 | 1522.68 | 35.95% | 64.05% | -3.26 | 8-12 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 96-94 | 1506.09 | 1416.16 | 50.43% | 49.57% | +4.49 | 9-12 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 94-107 | 1510.58 | 1678.12 | 18.77% | 81.23% | -4.34 | 9-13 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-134 | 1506.24 | 1431.05 | 48.31% | 51.69% | -11.16 | 9-14 |
| 1980-11-26 | New Jersey Nets | W 118-100 | 1495.08 | 1416.19 | 72.21% | 27.79% | +7.56 | 10-14 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-104 | 1502.64 | 1328.93 | 62.23% | 37.77% | -12.62 | 10-15 |
| 1980-11-29 | San Antonio Spurs | L 104-106 | 1490.02 | 1545.04 | 54.58% | 45.42% | -4.95 | 10-16 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Washington Bullets | L 103-107 | 1485.07 | 1482.67 | 38.07% | 61.93% | -4.88 | 10-17 |
| 1980-12-03 | Phoenix Suns | W 103-100 | 1480.19 | 1666.64 | 36.06% | 63.94% | +7.10 | 11-17 |
| 1980-12-05 | Houston Rockets | W 108-100 | 1487.29 | 1506.99 | 59.56% | 40.44% | +7.34 | 12-17 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-107 | 1494.63 | 1533.60 | 32.63% | 67.37% | -9.12 | 12-18 |
| 1980-12-10 | San Diego Clippers | W 112-100 | 1485.51 | 1425.54 | 69.97% | 30.03% | +6.67 | 13-18 |
| 1980-12-11 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-122 | 1492.18 | 1553.08 | 29.92% | 70.08% | -8.14 | 13-19 |
| 1980-12-13 | Dallas Mavericks | W 114-107 | 1484.04 | 1220.96 | 88.24% | 11.76% | +2.00 | 14-19 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 133-118 | 1486.04 | 1406.51 | 48.93% | 51.07% | +12.67 | 15-19 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 94-101 | 1498.71 | 1509.88 | 36.24% | 63.76% | -6.14 | 15-20 |
| 1980-12-20 | Indiana Pacers | L 103-107 | 1492.57 | 1539.82 | 55.69% | 44.31% | -7.14 | 15-21 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-100 | 1485.43 | 1429.15 | 45.60% | 54.40% | +4.93 | 16-21 |
| 1980-12-26 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-113 | 1490.36 | 1730.85 | 29.24% | 70.76% | -5.93 | 16-22 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ New York Knicks | L 99-100 | 1484.43 | 1535.70 | 31.09% | 68.91% | -1.99 | 16-23 |
| 1980-12-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-99 | 1482.44 | 1387.00 | 51.22% | 48.78% | +5.42 | 17-23 |
| 1980-12-30 | Golden State Warriors | L 104-106 | 1487.86 | 1497.99 | 60.88% | 39.12% | -5.52 | 17-24 |
| 1981-01-02 | Utah Jazz | W 101-95 | 1482.34 | 1367.59 | 76.15% | 23.85% | +3.74 | 18-24 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-108 | 1486.08 | 1463.44 | 40.85% | 59.15% | +9.29 | 19-24 |
| 1981-01-08 | Washington Bullets | W 136-118 | 1495.37 | 1450.49 | 68.11% | 31.89% | +8.67 | 20-24 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Utah Jazz | W 99-92 | 1504.04 | 1383.19 | 54.86% | 45.14% | +7.66 | 21-24 |
| 1981-01-11 | San Diego Clippers | L 105-115 | 1511.70 | 1419.71 | 73.69% | 26.31% | -14.94 | 21-25 |
| 1981-01-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 91-110 | 1496.76 | 1491.35 | 62.99% | 37.01% | -17.60 | 21-26 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-118 | 1479.16 | 1667.81 | 16.99% | 83.01% | -1.89 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-17 | Denver Nuggets | L 122-123 | 1477.27 | 1406.39 | 71.27% | 28.73% | -4.57 | 21-28 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-91 | 1472.70 | 1227.98 | 71.26% | 28.74% | +6.65 | 22-28 |
| 1981-01-21 | San Antonio Spurs | W 115-108 | 1479.35 | 1598.22 | 45.42% | 54.58% | +9.25 | 23-28 |
| 1981-01-23 | Houston Rockets | W 113-107 | 1488.60 | 1469.04 | 64.87% | 35.13% | +5.52 | 24-28 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 114-119 | 1494.12 | 1442.81 | 44.89% | 55.11% | -6.43 | 24-29 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-118 | 1487.69 | 1625.79 | 21.49% | 78.51% | -5.16 | 24-30 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 121-100 | 1482.53 | 1207.08 | 74.74% | 25.26% | +7.42 | 25-30 |
| 1981-02-04 | Detroit Pistons | W 91-90 | 1489.95 | 1280.66 | 84.62% | 15.38% | +0.99 | 26-30 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 102-92 | 1490.94 | 1466.60 | 41.08% | 58.92% | +11.94 | 27-30 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 123-129 | 1502.88 | 1511.40 | 36.59% | 63.41% | -4.07 | 27-31 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 115-116 | 1498.81 | 1531.85 | 33.39% | 66.61% | -2.14 | 27-32 |
| 1981-02-11 | Utah Jazz | W 99-87 | 1496.67 | 1353.54 | 78.99% | 21.01% | +4.67 | 28-32 |
| 1981-02-13 | Atlanta Hawks | W 113-106 | 1501.34 | 1437.26 | 70.46% | 29.54% | +5.01 | 29-32 |
| 1981-02-15 | Seattle Supersonics | W 107-105 | 1506.35 | 1472.00 | 66.78% | 33.22% | +3.01 | 30-32 |
| 1981-02-18 | Boston Celtics | W 114-113 | 1509.36 | 1719.83 | 32.94% | 67.06% | +4.30 | 31-32 |
| 1981-02-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-109 | 1513.66 | 1669.25 | 40.25% | 59.75% | +6.63 | 32-32 |
| 1981-02-21 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-129 | 1520.29 | 1439.61 | 49.10% | 50.90% | -14.07 | 32-33 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 96-104 | 1506.22 | 1473.77 | 42.22% | 57.78% | -7.66 | 32-34 |
| 1981-02-26 | Dallas Mavericks | W 105-102 | 1498.56 | 1194.22 | 90.49% | 9.51% | +1.06 | 33-34 |
| 1981-02-28 | Golden State Warriors | L 101-110 | 1499.62 | 1470.42 | 66.12% | 33.88% | -12.72 | 33-35 |
| 1981-03-03 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-99 | 1486.90 | 1630.83 | 41.88% | 58.12% | -2.68 | 33-36 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 111-97 | 1484.22 | 1568.32 | 27.20% | 72.80% | +17.46 | 34-36 |
| 1981-03-05 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-100 | 1501.68 | 1524.18 | 59.17% | 40.83% | +6.41 | 35-36 |
| 1981-03-08 | Phoenix Suns | W 105-68 | 1508.09 | 1668.60 | 39.57% | 60.43% | +23.56 | 36-36 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 107-100 | 1531.65 | 1475.33 | 45.60% | 54.40% | +9.23 | 37-36 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-116 | 1540.88 | 1634.71 | 26.10% | 73.90% | -6.48 | 37-37 |
| 1981-03-15 | Chicago Bulls | L 87-97 | 1534.40 | 1529.43 | 62.93% | 37.07% | -12.76 | 37-38 |
| 1981-03-18 | Denver Nuggets | L 124-126 | 1521.64 | 1481.53 | 67.51% | 32.49% | -4.32 | 37-39 |
| 1981-03-20 | San Antonio Spurs | L 111-114 | 1517.32 | 1535.02 | 59.84% | 40.16% | -4.70 | 37-40 |
| 1981-03-22 | Houston Rockets | L 108-114 | 1512.62 | 1491.40 | 65.08% | 34.92% | -10.22 | 37-41 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Utah Jazz | W 105-92 | 1502.40 | 1314.56 | 64.12% | 35.88% | +8.29 | 38-41 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 110-101 | 1510.69 | 1623.87 | 24.01% | 75.99% | +14.61 | 39-41 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Houston Rockets | L 84-91 | 1525.30 | 1510.27 | 39.79% | 60.21% | -6.74 | 39-42 |
| 1981-03-29 | Dallas Mavericks | W 113-104 | 1518.56 | 1234.35 | 89.44% | 10.56% | +2.03 | 40-42 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 99-98 | 1650.98 | 1576.31 | 48.23% | 51.77% | +3.32 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-12 | Houston Rockets | W 114-103 | 1654.30 | 1485.03 | 81.38% | 18.62% | +3.96 | 2-0 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 112-107 | 1658.26 | 1534.87 | 55.22% | 44.78% | +4.54 | 3-0 |
| 1980-10-17 | Phoenix Suns | W 116-109 | 1662.80 | 1601.58 | 70.12% | 29.88% | +5.07 | 4-0 |
| 1980-10-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 125-107 | 1667.87 | 1459.39 | 84.56% | 15.44% | +4.19 | 5-0 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-107 | 1672.06 | 1484.46 | 64.09% | 35.91% | -8.21 | 5-1 |
| 1980-10-24 | Seattle Supersonics | W 104-98 | 1663.85 | 1561.61 | 74.82% | 25.18% | +3.95 | 6-1 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Utah Jazz | W 127-99 | 1667.80 | 1411.26 | 72.63% | 27.37% | +9.28 | 7-1 |
| 1980-10-26 | San Antonio Spurs | L 102-108 | 1677.08 | 1530.55 | 79.32% | 20.68% | -12.45 | 7-2 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 131-101 | 1664.63 | 1408.60 | 72.58% | 27.42% | +9.63 | 8-2 |
| 1980-10-31 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-98 | 1674.26 | 1481.45 | 83.35% | 16.65% | +3.20 | 9-2 |
| 1980-11-02 | Denver Nuggets | L 121-123 | 1677.46 | 1436.26 | 86.86% | 13.14% | -7.88 | 9-3 |
| 1980-11-04 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-118 | 1669.58 | 1469.23 | 83.94% | 16.06% | +1.03 | 10-3 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 126-102 | 1670.61 | 1262.42 | 86.40% | 13.60% | +4.27 | 11-3 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-112 | 1674.88 | 1558.21 | 54.27% | 45.73% | -6.02 | 11-4 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 126-97 | 1668.86 | 1495.13 | 62.23% | 37.77% | +13.04 | 12-4 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-107 | 1681.90 | 1466.80 | 67.65% | 32.35% | -7.52 | 12-5 |
| 1980-11-14 | San Diego Clippers | W 113-100 | 1674.38 | 1418.98 | 87.77% | 12.23% | +2.83 | 13-5 |
| 1980-11-16 | Dallas Mavericks | W 110-102 | 1677.21 | 1252.69 | 95.00% | 5.00% | +0.91 | 14-5 |
| 1980-11-18 | Kansas City Kings | W 107-94 | 1678.12 | 1510.58 | 81.23% | 18.77% | +4.34 | 15-5 |
| 1980-11-20 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-102 | 1682.46 | 1643.32 | 43.16% | 56.84% | -4.80 | 15-6 |
| 1980-11-21 | Phoenix Suns | W 116-88 | 1677.66 | 1648.11 | 66.17% | 33.83% | +11.48 | 16-6 |
| 1980-11-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-110 | 1689.14 | 1648.89 | 67.53% | 32.47% | -17.31 | 16-7 |
| 1980-11-27 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 128-119 | 1671.83 | 1504.22 | 61.40% | 38.60% | +7.42 | 17-7 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 124-123 | 1679.25 | 1434.29 | 71.29% | 28.71% | +1.30 | 18-7 |
| 1980-11-30 | Chicago Bulls | L 108-122 | 1680.55 | 1461.73 | 85.32% | 14.68% | -20.46 | 18-8 |
| 1980-12-03 | San Diego Clippers | L 114-120 | 1660.09 | 1426.35 | 86.37% | 13.63% | -13.57 | 18-9 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-119 | 1646.52 | 1494.23 | 59.29% | 40.71% | -15.20 | 18-10 |
| 1980-12-07 | Utah Jazz | W 113-100 | 1631.32 | 1424.54 | 84.43% | 15.57% | +3.60 | 19-10 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 103-92 | 1634.92 | 1221.83 | 86.73% | 13.27% | +2.82 | 20-10 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-108 | 1637.74 | 1502.64 | 56.88% | 43.12% | +2.76 | 21-10 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 113-107 | 1640.50 | 1527.87 | 53.69% | 46.31% | +7.28 | 22-10 |
| 1980-12-14 | Golden State Warriors | W 122-113 | 1647.78 | 1489.40 | 80.41% | 19.59% | +3.76 | 23-10 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 92-97 | 1651.54 | 1424.40 | 69.15% | 30.85% | -9.91 | 23-11 |
| 1980-12-19 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-110 | 1641.63 | 1477.96 | 80.89% | 19.11% | -10.37 | 23-12 |
| 1980-12-21 | San Antonio Spurs | W 135-122 | 1631.26 | 1577.92 | 69.16% | 30.84% | +7.13 | 24-12 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-108 | 1638.39 | 1482.86 | 59.74% | 40.26% | -9.38 | 24-13 |
| 1980-12-26 | Indiana Pacers | W 116-115 | 1629.01 | 1552.51 | 71.93% | 28.07% | +1.80 | 25-13 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-116 | 1630.81 | 1672.40 | 32.30% | 67.70% | -6.55 | 25-14 |
| 1980-12-28 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 122-116 | 1624.26 | 1726.11 | 47.86% | 52.14% | +8.19 | 26-14 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-110 | 1632.45 | 1358.93 | 74.53% | 25.47% | -15.11 | 26-15 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-118 | 1617.34 | 1571.07 | 44.17% | 55.83% | -6.94 | 26-16 |
| 1981-01-06 | Washington Bullets | W 107-98 | 1610.40 | 1454.30 | 80.21% | 19.79% | +3.81 | 27-16 |
| 1981-01-09 | Seattle Supersonics | W 92-87 | 1614.21 | 1494.65 | 76.65% | 23.35% | +3.35 | 28-16 |
| 1981-01-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 117-108 | 1617.56 | 1304.17 | 90.93% | 9.07% | +1.74 | 29-16 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-104 | 1619.30 | 1439.99 | 62.99% | 37.01% | +4.75 | 30-16 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Washington Bullets | L 104-114 | 1624.05 | 1441.16 | 63.46% | 36.54% | -12.87 | 30-17 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 113-111 | 1611.18 | 1346.77 | 73.53% | 26.47% | +2.40 | 31-17 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-98 | 1613.58 | 1734.67 | 23.19% | 76.81% | -2.10 | 31-18 |
| 1981-01-21 | Atlanta Hawks | W 116-106 | 1611.48 | 1465.49 | 79.27% | 20.73% | +4.20 | 32-18 |
| 1981-01-23 | Denver Nuggets | W 110-105 | 1615.68 | 1396.38 | 85.36% | 14.64% | +2.10 | 33-18 |
| 1981-01-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 124-112 | 1617.78 | 1529.12 | 73.32% | 26.68% | +5.93 | 34-18 |
| 1981-01-27 | Utah Jazz | W 111-104 | 1623.71 | 1369.28 | 87.71% | 12.29% | +2.08 | 35-18 |
| 1981-01-29 | Kansas City Kings | W 118-104 | 1625.79 | 1487.69 | 78.51% | 21.49% | +5.16 | 36-18 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-96 | 1630.95 | 1558.25 | 47.95% | 52.05% | +8.17 | 37-18 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 111-102 | 1639.12 | 1279.67 | 82.76% | 17.24% | +3.31 | 38-18 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-102 | 1642.43 | 1748.38 | 24.78% | 75.22% | -2.75 | 38-19 |
| 1981-02-11 | Boston Celtics | L 91-105 | 1639.68 | 1716.50 | 51.46% | 48.54% | -12.34 | 38-20 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-105 | 1627.34 | 1494.66 | 56.54% | 43.46% | +8.36 | 39-20 |
| 1981-02-15 | Dallas Mavericks | W 107-99 | 1635.70 | 1179.31 | 95.80% | 4.20% | +0.76 | 40-20 |
| 1981-02-17 | New York Knicks | W 96-87 | 1636.46 | 1575.17 | 70.13% | 29.87% | +5.74 | 41-20 |
| 1981-02-20 | Houston Rockets | L 107-110 | 1642.20 | 1470.00 | 81.64% | 18.36% | -9.06 | 41-21 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ New York Knicks | W 96-93 | 1633.14 | 1580.71 | 45.05% | 54.95% | +6.10 | 42-21 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 107-97 | 1639.24 | 1505.55 | 56.68% | 43.32% | +8.78 | 43-21 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-126 | 1648.02 | 1670.54 | 34.75% | 65.25% | -9.45 | 43-22 |
| 1981-02-27 | New Jersey Nets | W 107-103 | 1638.57 | 1309.02 | 91.66% | 8.34% | +1.07 | 44-22 |
| 1981-03-01 | Phoenix Suns | L 96-101 | 1639.64 | 1645.29 | 61.49% | 38.51% | -8.81 | 44-23 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 99-98 | 1630.83 | 1486.90 | 58.12% | 41.88% | +2.68 | 45-23 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 114-123 | 1633.51 | 1470.92 | 60.72% | 39.28% | -11.68 | 45-24 |
| 1981-03-10 | San Antonio Spurs | W 118-104 | 1621.83 | 1544.24 | 72.06% | 27.94% | +6.71 | 46-24 |
| 1981-03-12 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 122-116 | 1628.54 | 1466.10 | 60.69% | 39.31% | +6.17 | 47-24 |
| 1981-03-13 | Kansas City Kings | W 116-101 | 1634.71 | 1540.88 | 73.90% | 26.10% | +6.48 | 48-24 |
| 1981-03-15 | San Diego Clippers | L 118-122 | 1641.19 | 1468.75 | 81.66% | 18.34% | -10.47 | 48-25 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 114-109 | 1630.72 | 1213.04 | 87.03% | 12.97% | +1.86 | 49-25 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 114-126 | 1632.58 | 1633.66 | 37.59% | 62.41% | -8.35 | 49-26 |
| 1981-03-20 | Seattle Supersonics | W 133-119 | 1624.23 | 1453.05 | 81.55% | 18.45% | +4.43 | 50-26 |
| 1981-03-21 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 117-111 | 1628.66 | 1527.33 | 52.07% | 47.93% | +7.52 | 51-26 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 120-118 | 1636.18 | 1468.53 | 61.41% | 38.59% | +3.50 | 52-26 |
| 1981-03-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-103 | 1639.68 | 1465.03 | 81.85% | 18.15% | +3.08 | 53-26 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 97-90 | 1642.76 | 1429.83 | 67.37% | 32.63% | +5.53 | 54-26 |
| 1981-03-28 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-112 | 1648.29 | 1304.28 | 81.45% | 18.55% | -5.22 | 54-27 |
| 1981-03-29 | Denver Nuggets | L 146-148 | 1643.07 | 1478.17 | 81.00% | 19.00% | -5.19 | 54-28 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-103 | 1580.59 | 1597.01 | 35.55% | 64.45% | +7.16 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-114 | 1587.75 | 1485.38 | 52.22% | 47.78% | -7.49 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-16 | Boston Celtics | L 103-110 | 1580.26 | 1618.85 | 56.92% | 43.08% | -9.65 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-105 | 1570.61 | 1488.11 | 49.36% | 50.64% | +4.59 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-19 | New Jersey Nets | W 105-93 | 1575.20 | 1496.02 | 72.24% | 27.76% | +6.17 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-95 | 1581.37 | 1483.52 | 74.34% | 25.66% | +7.35 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-22 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 119-105 | 1588.72 | 1510.25 | 48.78% | 51.22% | +12.29 | 5-2 |
| 1980-10-25 | Chicago Bulls | W 109-93 | 1601.01 | 1467.84 | 78.02% | 21.98% | +5.63 | 6-2 |
| 1980-10-26 | Washington Bullets | W 111-88 | 1606.64 | 1463.24 | 79.02% | 20.98% | +6.45 | 7-2 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 106-99 | 1613.09 | 1462.21 | 59.10% | 40.90% | +6.94 | 8-2 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 132-116 | 1620.03 | 1464.65 | 59.72% | 40.28% | +10.32 | 9-2 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 99-93 | 1630.35 | 1535.10 | 51.19% | 48.81% | +7.67 | 10-2 |
| 1980-11-02 | Indiana Pacers | W 135-121 | 1638.02 | 1518.00 | 76.70% | 23.30% | +5.59 | 11-2 |
| 1980-11-04 | Detroit Pistons | L 96-98 | 1643.61 | 1318.50 | 91.47% | 8.53% | -8.30 | 11-3 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-101 | 1635.31 | 1645.25 | 36.41% | 63.59% | +4.08 | 12-3 |
| 1980-11-09 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-136 | 1639.39 | 1643.23 | 61.74% | 38.26% | -15.33 | 12-4 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-96 | 1624.06 | 1439.61 | 63.67% | 36.33% | +4.66 | 13-4 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 122-98 | 1628.72 | 1323.11 | 77.88% | 22.12% | +6.95 | 14-4 |
| 1980-11-14 | New York Knicks | W 125-106 | 1635.67 | 1553.76 | 72.55% | 27.45% | +7.67 | 15-4 |
| 1980-11-16 | Chicago Bulls | L 108-114 | 1643.34 | 1435.40 | 84.52% | 15.48% | -13.28 | 15-5 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Utah Jazz | W 126-93 | 1630.06 | 1462.65 | 61.38% | 38.62% | +14.23 | 16-5 |
| 1980-11-20 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 97-93 | 1644.29 | 1456.81 | 64.08% | 35.92% | +4.60 | 17-5 |
| 1980-11-23 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-94 | 1648.89 | 1689.14 | 32.47% | 67.53% | +17.32 | 18-5 |
| 1980-11-28 | Atlanta Hawks | W 113-108 | 1666.21 | 1469.67 | 83.64% | 16.36% | +1.66 | 19-5 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Washington Bullets | L 89-98 | 1667.87 | 1470.09 | 65.43% | 34.57% | -12.59 | 19-6 |
| 1980-11-30 | Boston Celtics | W 107-105 | 1655.28 | 1660.02 | 61.62% | 38.38% | +3.48 | 20-6 |
| 1980-12-02 | Utah Jazz | W 119-108 | 1658.76 | 1433.15 | 85.81% | 14.19% | +3.02 | 21-6 |
| 1980-12-05 | Indiana Pacers | W 102-100 | 1661.78 | 1535.66 | 77.32% | 22.68% | +2.06 | 22-6 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-104 | 1663.84 | 1504.02 | 60.33% | 39.67% | -12.23 | 22-7 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Boston Celtics | L 89-112 | 1651.61 | 1649.13 | 38.08% | 61.92% | -11.71 | 22-8 |
| 1980-12-11 | New York Knicks | W 119-107 | 1639.90 | 1524.60 | 76.21% | 23.79% | +5.28 | 23-8 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 119-122 | 1645.18 | 1483.14 | 60.64% | 39.36% | -6.73 | 23-9 |
| 1980-12-14 | San Antonio Spurs | W 115-98 | 1638.45 | 1567.66 | 71.26% | 28.74% | +7.60 | 24-9 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 112-115 | 1646.05 | 1404.83 | 70.85% | 29.15% | -7.87 | 24-10 |
| 1980-12-18 | Detroit Pistons | W 121-104 | 1638.18 | 1328.09 | 90.77% | 9.23% | +2.44 | 25-10 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-129 | 1640.62 | 1471.24 | 61.64% | 38.36% | -18.95 | 25-11 |
| 1980-12-21 | Houston Rockets | W 123-91 | 1621.67 | 1474.47 | 79.38% | 20.62% | +7.48 | 26-11 |
| 1980-12-27 | Dallas Mavericks | W 112-96 | 1629.15 | 1214.52 | 94.72% | 5.28% | +1.35 | 27-11 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Washington Bullets | W 115-94 | 1630.50 | 1490.42 | 57.59% | 42.41% | +12.46 | 28-11 |
| 1981-01-04 | San Diego Clippers | W 128-95 | 1642.96 | 1449.08 | 83.43% | 16.57% | +6.10 | 29-11 |
| 1981-01-06 | New Jersey Nets | W 102-86 | 1649.06 | 1360.80 | 89.66% | 10.34% | +2.65 | 30-11 |
| 1981-01-08 | Atlanta Hawks | W 98-95 | 1651.71 | 1490.96 | 80.63% | 19.37% | +2.15 | 31-11 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 102-106 | 1653.86 | 1552.65 | 52.05% | 47.95% | -6.67 | 31-12 |
| 1981-01-11 | Phoenix Suns | W 123-109 | 1647.19 | 1667.71 | 59.45% | 40.55% | +9.73 | 32-12 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-96 | 1656.92 | 1302.43 | 82.35% | 17.65% | +5.42 | 33-12 |
| 1981-01-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-110 | 1662.34 | 1744.25 | 50.73% | 49.27% | +5.47 | 34-12 |
| 1981-01-16 | Kansas City Kings | W 118-112 | 1667.81 | 1479.16 | 83.01% | 16.99% | +1.89 | 35-12 |
| 1981-01-18 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-103 | 1669.70 | 1512.86 | 80.27% | 19.73% | +3.35 | 36-12 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-98 | 1673.05 | 1503.25 | 61.70% | 38.30% | +6.49 | 37-12 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-131 | 1679.54 | 1656.24 | 40.94% | 59.06% | -7.87 | 37-13 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 121-117 | 1671.67 | 1446.80 | 68.87% | 31.13% | +3.99 | 38-13 |
| 1981-01-28 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 119-110 | 1675.66 | 1464.23 | 67.18% | 32.82% | +6.31 | 39-13 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 118-131 | 1681.97 | 1416.67 | 73.63% | 26.37% | -17.02 | 39-14 |
| 1981-02-03 | Indiana Pacers | L 99-108 | 1664.95 | 1543.47 | 76.85% | 23.15% | -14.77 | 39-15 |
| 1981-02-05 | Boston Celtics | W 113-103 | 1650.18 | 1722.09 | 52.16% | 47.84% | +9.69 | 40-15 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-99 | 1659.87 | 1454.58 | 66.40% | 33.60% | +4.31 | 41-15 |
| 1981-02-08 | Chicago Bulls | W 128-109 | 1664.18 | 1538.19 | 77.31% | 22.69% | +6.34 | 42-15 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 107-101 | 1670.52 | 1556.31 | 53.91% | 46.09% | +7.24 | 43-15 |
| 1981-02-13 | Golden State Warriors | L 106-110 | 1677.76 | 1483.70 | 83.45% | 16.55% | -10.70 | 43-16 |
| 1981-02-14 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-112 | 1667.06 | 1486.30 | 63.18% | 36.82% | +5.28 | 44-16 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-110 | 1672.34 | 1571.13 | 52.05% | 47.95% | -4.72 | 44-17 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 114-106 | 1667.62 | 1178.55 | 91.01% | 8.99% | +1.63 | 45-17 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 109-112 | 1669.25 | 1513.66 | 59.75% | 40.25% | -6.64 | 45-18 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-93 | 1662.61 | 1514.09 | 58.77% | 41.23% | +7.93 | 46-18 |
| 1981-02-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 126-108 | 1670.54 | 1648.02 | 65.25% | 34.75% | +9.45 | 47-18 |
| 1981-03-01 | Washington Bullets | W 137-107 | 1679.99 | 1509.01 | 81.53% | 18.47% | +6.49 | 48-18 |
| 1981-03-03 | Detroit Pistons | W 115-98 | 1686.48 | 1294.58 | 94.03% | 5.97% | +1.57 | 49-18 |
| 1981-03-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 107-91 | 1688.05 | 1468.99 | 85.34% | 14.66% | +3.76 | 50-18 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ New York Knicks | W 122-111 | 1691.81 | 1547.83 | 58.13% | 41.87% | +8.90 | 51-18 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-123 | 1700.71 | 1707.70 | 36.80% | 63.20% | -11.31 | 51-19 |
| 1981-03-09 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-100 | 1689.40 | 1409.58 | 89.20% | 10.80% | +2.94 | 52-19 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-122 | 1692.34 | 1737.51 | 31.85% | 68.15% | -7.64 | 52-20 |
| 1981-03-12 | Denver Nuggets | W 131-113 | 1684.70 | 1471.82 | 84.89% | 15.11% | +4.11 | 53-20 |
| 1981-03-13 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-104 | 1688.81 | 1726.27 | 57.08% | 42.92% | +11.00 | 54-20 |
| 1981-03-15 | Seattle Supersonics | W 132-108 | 1699.81 | 1465.32 | 86.42% | 13.58% | +4.27 | 55-20 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 106-116 | 1704.08 | 1542.18 | 60.62% | 39.38% | -12.29 | 55-21 |
| 1981-03-18 | New York Knicks | L 103-116 | 1691.79 | 1562.21 | 77.67% | 22.33% | -17.95 | 55-22 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-86 | 1673.84 | 1305.23 | 83.50% | 16.50% | +4.49 | 56-22 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 125-116 | 1678.33 | 1331.83 | 81.67% | 18.33% | +3.52 | 57-22 |
| 1981-03-24 | New Jersey Nets | W 131-107 | 1681.85 | 1328.31 | 92.66% | 7.34% | +2.31 | 58-22 |
| 1981-03-26 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 137-109 | 1684.16 | 1383.61 | 90.30% | 9.70% | +3.29 | 59-22 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 132-128 | 1687.45 | 1432.18 | 72.49% | 27.51% | +2.49 | 60-22 |
| 1980-10-10 | Indiana Pacers | L 91-110 | 1486.93 | 1485.42 | 62.46% | 37.54% | -17.45 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-96 | 1469.48 | 1500.21 | 33.68% | 66.32% | +7.36 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-13 | Detroit Pistons | W 108-92 | 1476.84 | 1342.20 | 78.17% | 21.83% | +5.60 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-119 | 1482.44 | 1580.28 | 48.43% | 51.57% | -8.78 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Washington Bullets | W 114-112 | 1473.66 | 1484.32 | 36.31% | 63.69% | +5.77 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 107-90 | 1479.43 | 1483.10 | 37.25% | 62.75% | +16.59 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-19 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-105 | 1496.02 | 1575.20 | 27.76% | 72.24% | -6.17 | 4-3 |
| 1980-10-22 | Boston Celtics | L 104-108 | 1489.85 | 1621.20 | 43.65% | 56.35% | -5.59 | 4-4 |
| 1980-10-24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-126 | 1484.26 | 1467.32 | 64.52% | 35.48% | -15.48 | 4-5 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-105 | 1468.78 | 1511.16 | 32.20% | 67.80% | -4.13 | 4-6 |
| 1980-10-29 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-132 | 1464.65 | 1620.03 | 40.28% | 59.72% | -10.32 | 4-7 |
| 1980-10-31 | Washington Bullets | W 100-98 | 1454.33 | 1456.79 | 61.93% | 38.07% | +3.45 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 100-113 | 1457.78 | 1510.86 | 30.87% | 69.13% | -7.14 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-05 | Chicago Bulls | L 105-120 | 1450.64 | 1448.69 | 62.52% | 37.48% | -15.52 | 5-9 |
| 1980-11-08 | Atlanta Hawks | W 115-111 | 1435.12 | 1501.15 | 53.01% | 46.99% | +6.02 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-12 | Denver Nuggets | W 118-111 | 1441.14 | 1444.26 | 61.84% | 38.16% | +6.48 | 7-9 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-126 | 1447.62 | 1648.55 | 16.01% | 83.99% | -5.03 | 7-10 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-115 | 1442.59 | 1669.16 | 14.13% | 85.87% | -2.40 | 7-11 |
| 1980-11-16 | Detroit Pistons | W 89-80 | 1440.19 | 1325.66 | 76.13% | 23.87% | +4.59 | 8-11 |
| 1980-11-19 | San Antonio Spurs | L 104-112 | 1444.78 | 1557.46 | 46.31% | 53.69% | -5.93 | 8-12 |
| 1980-11-21 | Houston Rockets | L 108-116 | 1438.85 | 1487.59 | 55.48% | 44.52% | -10.06 | 8-13 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-117 | 1428.79 | 1324.35 | 52.51% | 47.49% | -12.60 | 8-14 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 100-118 | 1416.19 | 1495.08 | 27.79% | 72.21% | -7.56 | 8-15 |
| 1980-11-28 | Utah Jazz | W 122-95 | 1408.63 | 1450.97 | 56.39% | 43.61% | +14.53 | 9-15 |
| 1980-11-30 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 89-113 | 1423.16 | 1499.58 | 28.08% | 71.92% | -8.82 | 9-16 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-105 | 1414.34 | 1442.25 | 34.05% | 65.95% | +15.25 | 10-16 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-131 | 1429.59 | 1476.93 | 31.58% | 68.42% | -9.71 | 10-17 |
| 1980-12-05 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 90-88 | 1419.88 | 1659.54 | 13.24% | 86.76% | +7.86 | 11-17 |
| 1980-12-07 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 95-98 | 1427.74 | 1432.81 | 37.06% | 62.94% | -4.11 | 11-18 |
| 1980-12-10 | New York Knicks | L 104-106 | 1423.63 | 1520.19 | 48.62% | 51.38% | -4.41 | 11-19 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-119 | 1419.22 | 1664.37 | 12.88% | 87.12% | -3.20 | 11-20 |
| 1980-12-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-114 | 1416.02 | 1718.23 | 22.46% | 77.54% | -3.80 | 11-21 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 114-131 | 1412.22 | 1489.87 | 27.94% | 72.06% | -7.39 | 11-22 |
| 1980-12-17 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-112 | 1404.83 | 1646.05 | 29.15% | 70.85% | +7.87 | 12-22 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-122 | 1412.70 | 1728.63 | 8.95% | 91.05% | -2.23 | 12-23 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-125 | 1410.47 | 1546.96 | 21.65% | 78.35% | -5.55 | 12-24 |
| 1980-12-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 94-109 | 1404.92 | 1473.54 | 29.00% | 71.00% | -7.19 | 12-25 |
| 1980-12-26 | Atlanta Hawks | L 95-108 | 1397.73 | 1509.76 | 46.40% | 53.60% | -10.73 | 12-26 |
| 1980-12-28 | Kansas City Kings | L 99-102 | 1387.00 | 1482.44 | 48.78% | 51.22% | -5.41 | 12-27 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 110-121 | 1381.59 | 1514.11 | 22.04% | 77.96% | -4.69 | 12-28 |
| 1981-01-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-111 | 1376.90 | 1423.09 | 55.84% | 44.16% | -8.77 | 12-29 |
| 1981-01-04 | Indiana Pacers | L 104-113 | 1368.13 | 1539.31 | 38.11% | 61.89% | -7.33 | 12-30 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 86-102 | 1360.80 | 1649.06 | 10.34% | 89.66% | -2.65 | 12-31 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-112 | 1358.15 | 1546.63 | 17.00% | 83.00% | -3.27 | 12-32 |
| 1981-01-09 | Phoenix Suns | L 95-112 | 1354.88 | 1661.90 | 21.98% | 78.02% | -5.81 | 12-33 |
| 1981-01-10 | Boston Celtics | L 115-117 | 1349.07 | 1722.35 | 16.14% | 83.86% | -1.46 | 12-34 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-110 | 1347.61 | 1743.41 | 5.85% | 94.15% | -0.84 | 12-35 |
| 1981-01-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-113 | 1346.77 | 1611.18 | 26.47% | 73.53% | -2.40 | 12-36 |
| 1981-01-17 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-104 | 1344.37 | 1285.39 | 45.98% | 54.02% | +12.00 | 13-36 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Washington Bullets | L 99-110 | 1356.37 | 1476.23 | 23.32% | 76.68% | -4.96 | 13-37 |
| 1981-01-21 | Seattle Supersonics | W 126-122 | 1351.41 | 1479.67 | 44.08% | 55.92% | +5.07 | 14-37 |
| 1981-01-22 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-108 | 1356.48 | 1453.28 | 25.77% | 74.23% | -6.18 | 14-38 |
| 1981-01-25 | Washington Bullets | L 100-118 | 1350.30 | 1487.76 | 42.78% | 57.22% | -11.64 | 14-39 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-100 | 1338.66 | 1217.08 | 54.97% | 45.03% | +10.00 | 15-39 |
| 1981-01-28 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-111 | 1348.66 | 1470.09 | 23.16% | 76.84% | -5.14 | 15-40 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-122 | 1343.52 | 1560.95 | 14.78% | 85.22% | -3.54 | 15-41 |
| 1981-02-04 | San Diego Clippers | L 102-110 | 1339.98 | 1441.29 | 47.94% | 52.06% | -8.69 | 15-42 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-113 | 1331.29 | 1532.22 | 16.01% | 83.99% | -2.72 | 15-43 |
| 1981-02-08 | New York Knicks | L 102-116 | 1328.57 | 1534.94 | 33.46% | 66.54% | -8.02 | 15-44 |
| 1981-02-11 | Chicago Bulls | W 135-133 | 1320.55 | 1533.99 | 32.56% | 67.44% | +4.32 | 16-44 |
| 1981-02-13 | Indiana Pacers | W 103-100 | 1324.87 | 1549.07 | 31.22% | 68.78% | +7.63 | 17-44 |
| 1981-02-15 | Golden State Warriors | W 134-132 | 1332.50 | 1481.94 | 41.11% | 58.89% | +5.34 | 18-44 |
| 1981-02-18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-108 | 1337.84 | 1450.08 | 46.37% | 53.63% | +4.87 | 19-44 |
| 1981-02-20 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-113 | 1342.71 | 1526.57 | 36.40% | 63.60% | +9.11 | 20-44 |
| 1981-02-22 | Dallas Mavericks | L 109-132 | 1351.82 | 1176.47 | 81.91% | 18.09% | -25.18 | 20-45 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-140 | 1326.64 | 1451.33 | 22.82% | 77.18% | -6.03 | 20-46 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-132 | 1320.61 | 1337.62 | 35.47% | 64.53% | -11.59 | 20-47 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-107 | 1309.02 | 1638.57 | 8.34% | 91.66% | -1.07 | 20-48 |
| 1981-03-01 | Detroit Pistons | L 104-117 | 1307.95 | 1279.32 | 66.05% | 33.95% | -15.27 | 20-49 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 102-128 | 1292.68 | 1514.78 | 14.44% | 85.56% | -4.72 | 20-50 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 106-109 | 1287.96 | 1465.23 | 17.93% | 82.07% | -1.99 | 20-51 |
| 1981-03-11 | Washington Bullets | W 109-104 | 1285.97 | 1534.84 | 28.25% | 71.75% | +10.29 | 21-51 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 140-125 | 1296.26 | 1397.88 | 25.25% | 74.75% | +18.55 | 22-51 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-133 | 1314.81 | 1732.28 | 5.20% | 94.80% | -0.94 | 22-52 |
| 1981-03-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 126-120 | 1313.87 | 1701.90 | 15.02% | 84.98% | +9.44 | 23-52 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-118 | 1323.31 | 1300.69 | 40.84% | 59.16% | -4.54 | 23-53 |
| 1981-03-20 | Atlanta Hawks | W 108-96 | 1318.77 | 1467.64 | 41.18% | 58.82% | +13.06 | 24-53 |
| 1981-03-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-125 | 1331.83 | 1678.33 | 18.33% | 81.67% | -3.52 | 24-54 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-131 | 1328.31 | 1681.85 | 7.34% | 92.66% | -2.31 | 24-55 |
| 1981-03-25 | Boston Celtics | L 105-111 | 1326.00 | 1714.75 | 14.97% | 85.03% | -2.35 | 24-56 |
| 1981-03-28 | New York Knicks | L 88-90 | 1323.65 | 1571.79 | 28.34% | 71.66% | -2.57 | 24-57 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-103 | 1321.08 | 1574.36 | 12.36% | 87.64% | -2.24 | 24-58 |
| 1980-10-11 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-109 | 1485.38 | 1587.75 | 47.78% | 52.22% | +7.48 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-14 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-93 | 1492.86 | 1595.25 | 47.78% | 52.22% | +14.97 | 2-0 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-113 | 1507.83 | 1557.03 | 31.35% | 68.65% | -6.96 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-21 | Chicago Bulls | W 105-97 | 1500.87 | 1466.51 | 66.78% | 33.22% | +6.02 | 3-1 |
| 1980-10-23 | @ Boston Celtics | W 109-107 | 1506.89 | 1626.80 | 33.40% | 66.60% | +4.27 | 4-1 |
| 1980-10-25 | New Jersey Nets | W 105-101 | 1511.16 | 1468.78 | 67.80% | 32.20% | +4.13 | 5-1 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 95-102 | 1515.29 | 1494.61 | 40.57% | 59.43% | -6.88 | 5-2 |
| 1980-10-30 | Atlanta Hawks | W 116-115 | 1508.41 | 1542.77 | 57.51% | 42.49% | +1.92 | 6-2 |
| 1980-11-01 | Washington Bullets | W 111-93 | 1510.33 | 1453.33 | 69.61% | 30.39% | +8.27 | 7-2 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 102-111 | 1518.60 | 1509.34 | 39.00% | 61.00% | -7.50 | 7-3 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 124-115 | 1511.10 | 1457.62 | 45.20% | 54.80% | +10.54 | 8-3 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Utah Jazz | W 109-102 | 1521.64 | 1457.75 | 46.68% | 53.32% | +9.04 | 9-3 |
| 1980-11-11 | Detroit Pistons | W 149-118 | 1530.68 | 1328.80 | 84.06% | 15.94% | +5.69 | 10-3 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-113 | 1536.37 | 1672.65 | 21.67% | 78.33% | +17.39 | 11-3 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 106-125 | 1553.76 | 1635.67 | 27.45% | 72.55% | -7.67 | 11-4 |
| 1980-11-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-95 | 1546.09 | 1439.88 | 75.25% | 24.75% | +3.55 | 12-4 |
| 1980-11-18 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-113 | 1549.64 | 1671.56 | 44.99% | 55.01% | -10.79 | 12-5 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 121-130 | 1538.85 | 1446.52 | 50.77% | 49.23% | -9.76 | 12-6 |
| 1980-11-22 | Golden State Warriors | L 110-116 | 1529.09 | 1493.71 | 66.91% | 33.09% | -10.51 | 12-7 |
| 1980-11-24 | Houston Rockets | W 113-110 | 1518.58 | 1490.36 | 65.99% | 34.01% | +2.67 | 13-7 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-113 | 1521.25 | 1454.23 | 47.13% | 52.87% | +5.87 | 14-7 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-120 | 1527.12 | 1654.61 | 22.54% | 77.46% | -5.41 | 14-8 |
| 1980-11-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-110 | 1521.71 | 1444.04 | 72.07% | 27.93% | +1.79 | 15-8 |
| 1980-12-02 | Indiana Pacers | L 96-113 | 1523.50 | 1511.28 | 63.90% | 36.10% | -16.88 | 15-9 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-104 | 1506.62 | 1700.99 | 16.53% | 83.47% | -2.60 | 15-10 |
| 1980-12-06 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-94 | 1504.02 | 1663.84 | 39.67% | 60.33% | +12.23 | 16-10 |
| 1980-12-09 | Washington Bullets | W 107-104 | 1516.25 | 1499.66 | 64.48% | 35.52% | +3.94 | 17-10 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 106-104 | 1520.19 | 1423.63 | 51.38% | 48.62% | +4.41 | 18-10 |
| 1980-12-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-119 | 1524.60 | 1639.90 | 23.79% | 76.21% | -5.28 | 18-11 |
| 1980-12-13 | Detroit Pistons | W 100-94 | 1519.32 | 1339.98 | 82.24% | 17.76% | +2.79 | 19-11 |
| 1980-12-16 | Utah Jazz | W 112-97 | 1522.11 | 1391.99 | 77.72% | 22.28% | +5.53 | 20-11 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-103 | 1527.64 | 1337.20 | 64.47% | 35.53% | +9.11 | 21-11 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Washington Bullets | W 102-96 | 1536.75 | 1491.69 | 44.00% | 56.00% | +8.79 | 22-11 |
| 1980-12-20 | Denver Nuggets | W 120-114 | 1545.54 | 1387.79 | 80.36% | 19.64% | +3.09 | 23-11 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 114-117 | 1548.63 | 1501.87 | 44.24% | 55.76% | -4.92 | 23-12 |
| 1980-12-25 | Boston Celtics | L 108-117 | 1543.71 | 1689.21 | 41.66% | 58.34% | -8.01 | 23-13 |
| 1980-12-27 | Kansas City Kings | W 100-99 | 1535.70 | 1484.43 | 68.91% | 31.09% | +2.00 | 24-13 |
| 1980-12-30 | Dallas Mavericks | W 100-98 | 1537.70 | 1209.71 | 91.60% | 8.40% | +0.76 | 25-13 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 100-102 | 1538.46 | 1306.82 | 69.70% | 30.30% | -6.32 | 25-14 |
| 1981-01-03 | Atlanta Hawks | W 131-95 | 1532.14 | 1510.96 | 65.08% | 34.92% | +13.43 | 26-14 |
| 1981-01-06 | San Antonio Spurs | L 108-113 | 1545.57 | 1588.09 | 56.36% | 43.64% | -8.08 | 26-15 |
| 1981-01-08 | Indiana Pacers | L 115-116 | 1537.49 | 1549.90 | 60.57% | 39.43% | -2.74 | 26-16 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-99 | 1534.75 | 1447.14 | 50.09% | 49.91% | +7.15 | 27-16 |
| 1981-01-13 | Boston Celtics | L 89-93 | 1541.90 | 1723.82 | 36.67% | 63.33% | -4.70 | 27-17 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-116 | 1537.20 | 1602.18 | 29.43% | 70.57% | -6.26 | 27-18 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-118 | 1530.94 | 1216.08 | 78.78% | 21.22% | -14.28 | 27-19 |
| 1981-01-17 | @ Houston Rockets | W 99-98 | 1516.66 | 1458.43 | 45.87% | 54.13% | +3.47 | 28-19 |
| 1981-01-20 | Seattle Supersonics | W 98-97 | 1520.13 | 1481.77 | 67.29% | 32.71% | +2.10 | 29-19 |
| 1981-01-22 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 100-93 | 1522.23 | 1455.78 | 47.05% | 52.95% | +8.98 | 30-19 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-117 | 1531.21 | 1502.84 | 41.65% | 58.35% | -13.87 | 30-20 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-117 | 1517.34 | 1500.86 | 39.99% | 60.01% | -6.79 | 30-21 |
| 1981-01-26 | Phoenix Suns | L 94-99 | 1510.55 | 1660.07 | 41.09% | 58.91% | -5.89 | 30-22 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-111 | 1504.66 | 1441.52 | 46.58% | 53.42% | +5.93 | 31-22 |
| 1981-02-03 | San Diego Clippers | W 101-98 | 1510.59 | 1444.54 | 70.70% | 29.30% | +3.26 | 32-22 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-94 | 1513.85 | 1554.40 | 32.43% | 67.57% | +18.37 | 33-22 |
| 1981-02-07 | New Jersey Nets | W 113-106 | 1532.22 | 1331.29 | 83.99% | 16.01% | +2.72 | 34-22 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 116-102 | 1534.94 | 1328.57 | 66.54% | 33.46% | +8.02 | 35-22 |
| 1981-02-12 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 122-111 | 1542.96 | 1446.78 | 51.33% | 48.67% | +10.35 | 36-22 |
| 1981-02-13 | Detroit Pistons | W 120-92 | 1553.31 | 1274.50 | 89.14% | 10.86% | +3.68 | 37-22 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-101 | 1556.99 | 1668.11 | 24.23% | 75.77% | +18.18 | 38-22 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-96 | 1575.17 | 1636.46 | 29.87% | 70.13% | -5.75 | 38-23 |
| 1981-02-18 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 105-103 | 1569.42 | 1474.21 | 51.19% | 48.81% | +4.43 | 39-23 |
| 1981-02-20 | Washington Bullets | W 124-112 | 1573.85 | 1520.95 | 69.11% | 30.89% | +6.86 | 40-23 |
| 1981-02-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-96 | 1580.71 | 1633.14 | 54.95% | 45.05% | -6.10 | 40-24 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 120-117 | 1574.61 | 1463.33 | 53.49% | 46.51% | +3.65 | 41-24 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 105-120 | 1578.26 | 1506.16 | 47.86% | 52.14% | -11.89 | 41-25 |
| 1981-02-28 | Chicago Bulls | L 97-101 | 1566.37 | 1505.80 | 70.04% | 29.96% | -8.97 | 41-26 |
| 1981-03-03 | Atlanta Hawks | L 93-100 | 1557.40 | 1456.32 | 74.69% | 25.31% | -12.67 | 41-27 |
| 1981-03-05 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-101 | 1544.73 | 1293.00 | 72.08% | 27.92% | +3.10 | 42-27 |
| 1981-03-06 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-122 | 1547.83 | 1691.81 | 41.87% | 58.13% | -8.90 | 42-28 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-115 | 1538.93 | 1732.63 | 16.58% | 83.42% | -4.87 | 42-29 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-115 | 1534.06 | 1721.37 | 17.10% | 82.90% | -4.90 | 42-30 |
| 1981-03-13 | Chicago Bulls | W 127-117 | 1529.16 | 1537.30 | 61.15% | 38.85% | +7.87 | 43-30 |
| 1981-03-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 120-109 | 1537.03 | 1715.26 | 37.16% | 62.84% | +13.36 | 44-30 |
| 1981-03-17 | Indiana Pacers | W 114-89 | 1550.39 | 1543.93 | 63.13% | 36.87% | +11.82 | 45-30 |
| 1981-03-18 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-103 | 1562.21 | 1691.79 | 22.33% | 77.67% | +17.95 | 46-30 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 110-107 | 1580.16 | 1527.80 | 45.04% | 54.96% | +6.10 | 47-30 |
| 1981-03-21 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-105 | 1586.26 | 1395.03 | 83.22% | 16.78% | +4.02 | 48-30 |
| 1981-03-24 | Boston Celtics | L 116-118 | 1590.28 | 1710.65 | 45.21% | 54.79% | -4.09 | 48-31 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Washington Bullets | L 84-105 | 1586.19 | 1506.14 | 49.01% | 50.99% | -14.40 | 48-32 |
| 1981-03-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 90-88 | 1571.79 | 1323.65 | 71.66% | 28.34% | +2.57 | 49-32 |
| 1981-03-29 | New Jersey Nets | W 103-95 | 1574.36 | 1321.08 | 87.64% | 12.36% | +2.24 | 50-32 |
| 1980-10-10 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-106 | 1597.01 | 1580.59 | 64.45% | 35.55% | -7.15 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Washington Bullets | W 126-120 | 1589.86 | 1493.02 | 51.42% | 48.58% | +5.39 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-14 | @ New York Knicks | L 93-113 | 1595.25 | 1492.86 | 52.22% | 47.78% | -14.97 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 119-111 | 1580.28 | 1482.44 | 51.57% | 48.43% | +8.78 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | Washington Bullets | W 117-101 | 1589.06 | 1478.54 | 75.71% | 24.29% | +6.23 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-22 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-93 | 1595.29 | 1326.76 | 73.99% | 26.01% | +1.67 | 4-2 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-100 | 1596.96 | 1548.01 | 44.55% | 55.45% | +12.81 | 5-2 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-101 | 1609.77 | 1493.92 | 54.15% | 45.85% | +12.47 | 6-2 |
| 1980-10-29 | Chicago Bulls | W 115-102 | 1622.24 | 1455.27 | 81.18% | 18.82% | +4.35 | 7-2 |
| 1980-10-31 | Atlanta Hawks | W 107-96 | 1626.59 | 1540.85 | 72.99% | 27.01% | +5.74 | 8-2 |
| 1980-11-01 | Boston Celtics | W 117-113 | 1632.33 | 1642.84 | 60.83% | 39.17% | +3.55 | 9-2 |
| 1980-11-05 | Detroit Pistons | W 107-103 | 1635.88 | 1326.79 | 90.72% | 9.28% | +1.19 | 10-2 |
| 1980-11-07 | Kansas City Kings | W 117-100 | 1637.07 | 1516.84 | 76.72% | 23.28% | +6.16 | 11-2 |
| 1980-11-09 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 136-121 | 1643.23 | 1639.39 | 38.26% | 61.74% | +15.32 | 12-2 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 121-80 | 1658.55 | 1458.99 | 65.66% | 34.34% | +14.10 | 13-2 |
| 1980-11-12 | New York Knicks | L 113-125 | 1672.65 | 1536.37 | 78.33% | 21.67% | -17.40 | 13-3 |
| 1980-11-13 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 130-103 | 1655.25 | 1510.42 | 58.25% | 41.75% | +13.91 | 14-3 |
| 1980-11-15 | New Jersey Nets | W 115-108 | 1669.16 | 1442.59 | 85.87% | 14.13% | +2.40 | 15-3 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-99 | 1671.56 | 1549.64 | 55.01% | 44.99% | +10.78 | 16-3 |
| 1980-11-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 110-101 | 1682.34 | 1498.74 | 82.60% | 17.40% | +3.35 | 17-3 |
| 1980-11-21 | Indiana Pacers | W 97-88 | 1685.69 | 1499.70 | 82.80% | 17.20% | +3.31 | 18-3 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 108-101 | 1689.00 | 1563.40 | 55.54% | 44.46% | +7.54 | 19-3 |
| 1980-11-25 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 108-92 | 1696.54 | 1238.87 | 89.42% | 10.58% | +2.71 | 20-3 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-100 | 1699.25 | 1487.69 | 67.20% | 32.80% | +2.11 | 21-3 |
| 1980-11-28 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-103 | 1701.36 | 1446.88 | 87.71% | 12.29% | +2.84 | 22-3 |
| 1980-11-29 | Utah Jazz | W 113-93 | 1704.20 | 1436.44 | 88.51% | 11.49% | +3.29 | 23-3 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-112 | 1707.49 | 1459.42 | 71.65% | 28.35% | -6.50 | 23-4 |
| 1980-12-03 | New York Knicks | W 104-98 | 1700.99 | 1506.62 | 83.47% | 16.53% | +2.60 | 24-4 |
| 1980-12-05 | Atlanta Hawks | W 104-100 | 1703.59 | 1463.55 | 86.79% | 13.21% | +1.69 | 25-4 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-83 | 1705.28 | 1443.89 | 73.19% | 26.81% | +6.20 | 26-4 |
| 1980-12-10 | Chicago Bulls | W 113-100 | 1711.48 | 1471.59 | 86.78% | 13.22% | +3.05 | 27-4 |
| 1980-12-12 | Washington Bullets | W 95-79 | 1714.53 | 1492.18 | 85.58% | 14.42% | +3.70 | 28-4 |
| 1980-12-14 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 114-107 | 1718.23 | 1416.02 | 77.54% | 22.46% | +3.81 | 29-4 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-107 | 1722.04 | 1550.88 | 61.89% | 38.11% | +3.46 | 30-4 |
| 1980-12-17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-79 | 1725.50 | 1430.27 | 90.03% | 9.97% | +3.13 | 31-4 |
| 1980-12-19 | New Jersey Nets | W 122-107 | 1728.63 | 1412.70 | 91.05% | 8.95% | +2.22 | 32-4 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 113-103 | 1730.85 | 1490.36 | 70.76% | 29.24% | +5.93 | 33-4 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-125 | 1736.78 | 1371.53 | 83.23% | 16.77% | -10.67 | 33-5 |
| 1980-12-28 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-122 | 1726.11 | 1624.26 | 52.14% | 47.86% | -8.19 | 33-6 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-109 | 1717.92 | 1504.77 | 67.40% | 32.60% | -4.32 | 33-7 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 120-117 | 1713.60 | 1492.09 | 68.45% | 31.55% | +2.48 | 34-7 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 119-105 | 1716.08 | 1520.41 | 65.15% | 34.85% | +8.36 | 35-7 |
| 1981-01-07 | San Antonio Spurs | W 135-102 | 1724.44 | 1596.17 | 77.54% | 22.46% | +8.27 | 36-7 |
| 1981-01-09 | Houston Rockets | W 107-94 | 1732.71 | 1454.16 | 89.13% | 10.87% | +2.51 | 37-7 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 117-102 | 1735.22 | 1525.29 | 66.99% | 33.01% | +8.19 | 38-7 |
| 1981-01-14 | New Jersey Nets | W 110-105 | 1743.41 | 1347.61 | 94.15% | 5.85% | +0.84 | 39-7 |
| 1981-01-15 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-113 | 1744.25 | 1662.34 | 49.27% | 50.73% | -5.47 | 39-8 |
| 1981-01-16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 137-119 | 1738.78 | 1433.53 | 90.53% | 9.47% | +2.58 | 40-8 |
| 1981-01-18 | Seattle Supersonics | W 113-92 | 1741.36 | 1485.35 | 87.81% | 12.19% | +3.58 | 41-8 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 75-83 | 1744.94 | 1272.80 | 90.18% | 9.82% | -16.35 | 41-9 |
| 1981-01-21 | Indiana Pacers | W 118-104 | 1728.59 | 1548.67 | 82.29% | 17.71% | +4.25 | 42-9 |
| 1981-01-22 | @ Washington Bullets | W 128-116 | 1732.84 | 1485.85 | 71.53% | 28.47% | +6.32 | 43-9 |
| 1981-01-25 | Phoenix Suns | W 98-93 | 1739.16 | 1664.12 | 71.76% | 28.24% | +4.05 | 44-9 |
| 1981-01-28 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-104 | 1743.21 | 1743.07 | 37.76% | 62.24% | -4.20 | 44-10 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-93 | 1739.01 | 1435.59 | 77.66% | 22.34% | +2.87 | 45-10 |
| 1981-02-04 | Boston Celtics | W 107-104 | 1741.88 | 1726.04 | 64.38% | 35.62% | +3.95 | 46-10 |
| 1981-02-06 | San Diego Clippers | W 129-113 | 1745.83 | 1449.98 | 90.06% | 9.94% | +2.55 | 47-10 |
| 1981-02-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-99 | 1748.38 | 1642.43 | 75.22% | 24.78% | +2.75 | 48-10 |
| 1981-02-11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 122-120 | 1751.13 | 1447.39 | 90.46% | 9.54% | +0.61 | 49-10 |
| 1981-02-13 | Washington Bullets | L 102-104 | 1751.74 | 1517.10 | 86.43% | 13.57% | -7.83 | 49-11 |
| 1981-02-15 | Atlanta Hawks | W 116-98 | 1743.91 | 1432.25 | 90.84% | 9.16% | +2.49 | 50-11 |
| 1981-02-18 | Detroit Pistons | W 111-97 | 1746.40 | 1276.20 | 96.11% | 3.89% | +0.93 | 51-11 |
| 1981-02-19 | @ Washington Bullets | L 108-129 | 1747.33 | 1499.92 | 71.58% | 28.42% | -21.02 | 51-12 |
| 1981-02-20 | Dallas Mavericks | W 117-109 | 1726.31 | 1176.92 | 97.50% | 2.50% | +0.45 | 52-12 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-116 | 1726.76 | 1645.05 | 49.24% | 50.76% | -7.73 | 52-13 |
| 1981-02-25 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 107-95 | 1719.03 | 1489.55 | 69.43% | 30.57% | +6.79 | 53-13 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Utah Jazz | W 87-83 | 1725.82 | 1349.21 | 84.12% | 15.88% | +2.03 | 54-13 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-114 | 1727.85 | 1730.59 | 37.37% | 62.63% | -6.34 | 54-14 |
| 1981-03-04 | Chicago Bulls | L 100-111 | 1721.51 | 1519.50 | 84.07% | 15.93% | -17.87 | 54-15 |
| 1981-03-06 | Denver Nuggets | W 131-112 | 1703.64 | 1482.59 | 85.48% | 14.52% | +4.06 | 55-15 |
| 1981-03-08 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 123-100 | 1707.70 | 1700.71 | 63.20% | 36.80% | +11.31 | 56-15 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 103-102 | 1719.01 | 1538.19 | 63.19% | 36.81% | +2.36 | 57-15 |
| 1981-03-11 | New York Knicks | W 115-95 | 1721.37 | 1534.06 | 82.90% | 17.10% | +4.90 | 58-15 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-120 | 1726.27 | 1688.81 | 42.92% | 57.08% | -11.01 | 58-16 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-120 | 1715.26 | 1537.03 | 62.84% | 37.16% | -13.36 | 58-17 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 120-126 | 1701.90 | 1313.87 | 84.98% | 15.02% | -9.43 | 58-18 |
| 1981-03-18 | Indiana Pacers | W 107-95 | 1692.47 | 1532.11 | 80.59% | 19.41% | +4.31 | 59-18 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-120 | 1696.78 | 1560.28 | 57.08% | 42.92% | -12.68 | 59-19 |
| 1981-03-22 | Boston Celtics | W 126-94 | 1684.10 | 1726.46 | 56.38% | 43.62% | +15.82 | 60-19 |
| 1981-03-25 | Detroit Pistons | W 114-75 | 1699.92 | 1293.78 | 94.47% | 5.53% | +2.21 | 61-19 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 138-117 | 1702.13 | 1380.32 | 79.44% | 20.56% | +6.04 | 62-19 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-98 | 1708.17 | 1686.64 | 40.69% | 59.31% | -5.22 | 62-20 |
| 1980-10-10 | Golden State Warriors | W 121-101 | 1579.70 | 1444.02 | 78.27% | 21.73% | +6.23 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-12 | Kansas City Kings | W 109-100 | 1585.93 | 1548.24 | 67.21% | 32.79% | +6.31 | 2-0 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Utah Jazz | W 107-93 | 1592.24 | 1427.37 | 61.03% | 38.97% | +9.34 | 3-0 |
| 1980-10-17 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-116 | 1601.58 | 1662.80 | 29.88% | 70.12% | -5.06 | 3-1 |
| 1980-10-19 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 102-84 | 1596.52 | 1431.31 | 61.07% | 38.93% | +10.58 | 4-1 |
| 1980-10-21 | Dallas Mavericks | W 111-99 | 1607.10 | 1292.23 | 91.00% | 9.00% | +2.00 | 5-1 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 117-94 | 1609.10 | 1449.27 | 60.34% | 39.66% | +12.19 | 6-1 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 100-75 | 1621.29 | 1557.66 | 46.65% | 53.35% | +17.10 | 7-1 |
| 1980-10-29 | San Diego Clippers | W 105-89 | 1638.39 | 1398.97 | 86.75% | 13.25% | +3.40 | 8-1 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-98 | 1641.79 | 1327.79 | 78.70% | 21.30% | +2.16 | 9-1 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 127-100 | 1643.95 | 1530.02 | 53.87% | 46.13% | +15.36 | 10-1 |
| 1980-11-04 | Indiana Pacers | W 109-108 | 1659.31 | 1512.41 | 79.35% | 20.65% | +1.33 | 11-1 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 84-114 | 1660.64 | 1538.90 | 54.99% | 45.01% | -19.31 | 11-2 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Houston Rockets | W 116-115 | 1641.33 | 1462.21 | 62.96% | 37.04% | +2.38 | 12-2 |
| 1980-11-11 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 109-107 | 1643.71 | 1428.93 | 67.61% | 32.39% | +2.93 | 13-2 |
| 1980-11-12 | San Antonio Spurs | W 130-127 | 1646.64 | 1553.15 | 73.86% | 26.14% | +2.90 | 14-2 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-119 | 1649.54 | 1475.83 | 62.23% | 37.77% | -13.23 | 14-3 |
| 1980-11-16 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 119-107 | 1636.31 | 1450.27 | 82.80% | 17.20% | +3.82 | 15-3 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-91 | 1640.13 | 1251.78 | 85.00% | 15.00% | +3.19 | 16-3 |
| 1980-11-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-99 | 1643.32 | 1682.46 | 56.84% | 43.16% | +4.79 | 17-3 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 88-116 | 1648.11 | 1677.66 | 33.83% | 66.17% | -11.47 | 17-4 |
| 1980-11-23 | Denver Nuggets | W 131-113 | 1636.64 | 1442.22 | 83.48% | 16.52% | +4.49 | 18-4 |
| 1980-11-26 | Seattle Supersonics | W 113-103 | 1641.13 | 1508.81 | 77.94% | 22.06% | +4.47 | 19-4 |
| 1980-11-28 | Chicago Bulls | W 102-101 | 1645.60 | 1462.85 | 82.53% | 17.47% | +1.12 | 20-4 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-108 | 1646.72 | 1496.79 | 58.96% | 41.04% | +5.88 | 21-4 |
| 1980-11-30 | Houston Rockets | W 117-114 | 1652.60 | 1503.07 | 79.60% | 20.40% | +2.27 | 22-4 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 122-107 | 1654.87 | 1549.99 | 52.58% | 47.42% | +11.77 | 23-4 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 100-103 | 1666.64 | 1480.19 | 63.94% | 36.06% | -7.10 | 23-5 |
| 1980-12-05 | New Jersey Nets | L 88-90 | 1659.54 | 1419.88 | 86.76% | 13.24% | -7.86 | 23-6 |
| 1980-12-07 | Golden State Warriors | W 106-88 | 1651.68 | 1509.43 | 78.91% | 21.09% | +5.73 | 24-6 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 123-108 | 1657.41 | 1480.88 | 62.61% | 37.39% | +9.29 | 25-6 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 90-102 | 1666.70 | 1542.72 | 55.31% | 44.69% | -12.29 | 25-7 |
| 1980-12-14 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 110-116 | 1654.41 | 1459.04 | 83.55% | 16.45% | -13.11 | 25-8 |
| 1980-12-17 | Dallas Mavericks | W 115-102 | 1641.30 | 1216.02 | 95.02% | 4.98% | +1.15 | 26-8 |
| 1980-12-19 | Utah Jazz | W 108-90 | 1642.45 | 1376.12 | 88.43% | 11.57% | +3.14 | 27-8 |
| 1980-12-21 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-100 | 1645.59 | 1491.46 | 59.55% | 40.45% | +8.60 | 28-8 |
| 1980-12-22 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 109-98 | 1654.19 | 1520.09 | 56.74% | 43.26% | +9.20 | 29-8 |
| 1980-12-23 | Detroit Pistons | W 113-104 | 1663.39 | 1326.45 | 91.98% | 8.02% | +1.54 | 30-8 |
| 1980-12-25 | San Antonio Spurs | W 131-111 | 1664.93 | 1570.79 | 73.93% | 26.07% | +7.47 | 31-8 |
| 1980-12-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 116-106 | 1672.40 | 1630.81 | 67.70% | 32.30% | +6.55 | 32-8 |
| 1980-12-30 | Boston Celtics | L 97-116 | 1678.95 | 1702.57 | 59.02% | 40.98% | -16.49 | 32-9 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 133-132 | 1662.46 | 1395.36 | 73.83% | 26.17% | +1.68 | 33-9 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-106 | 1664.14 | 1497.53 | 61.27% | 38.73% | +6.57 | 34-9 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Boston Celtics | L 90-108 | 1670.71 | 1711.71 | 32.38% | 67.62% | -8.81 | 34-10 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-95 | 1661.90 | 1354.88 | 78.02% | 21.98% | +5.81 | 35-10 |
| 1981-01-11 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-123 | 1667.71 | 1647.19 | 40.55% | 59.45% | -9.72 | 35-11 |
| 1981-01-13 | Seattle Supersonics | W 104-99 | 1657.99 | 1483.32 | 81.85% | 18.15% | +2.60 | 36-11 |
| 1981-01-14 | Denver Nuggets | W 128-102 | 1660.59 | 1410.50 | 87.44% | 12.56% | +4.10 | 37-11 |
| 1981-01-16 | Houston Rockets | W 92-89 | 1664.69 | 1460.18 | 84.26% | 15.74% | +1.75 | 38-11 |
| 1981-01-18 | Atlanta Hawks | W 120-86 | 1666.44 | 1471.65 | 83.51% | 16.49% | +6.17 | 39-11 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-119 | 1672.61 | 1592.34 | 49.04% | 50.96% | -5.88 | 39-12 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-106 | 1666.73 | 1458.56 | 66.77% | 33.23% | -10.49 | 39-13 |
| 1981-01-23 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 131-122 | 1656.24 | 1679.54 | 59.06% | 40.94% | +7.88 | 40-13 |
| 1981-01-25 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-98 | 1664.12 | 1739.16 | 28.24% | 71.76% | -4.05 | 40-14 |
| 1981-01-26 | @ New York Knicks | W 99-94 | 1660.07 | 1510.55 | 58.91% | 41.09% | +5.89 | 41-14 |
| 1981-01-28 | @ Washington Bullets | L 98-108 | 1665.96 | 1502.90 | 60.78% | 39.22% | -12.32 | 41-15 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-115 | 1653.64 | 1458.15 | 65.13% | 34.87% | -8.35 | 41-16 |
| 1981-02-04 | Utah Jazz | W 114-89 | 1645.29 | 1372.00 | 88.83% | 11.17% | +3.58 | 42-16 |
| 1981-02-06 | Houston Rockets | W 112-99 | 1648.87 | 1479.29 | 81.41% | 18.59% | +4.29 | 43-16 |
| 1981-02-08 | Washington Bullets | W 113-107 | 1653.16 | 1512.12 | 78.79% | 21.21% | +2.36 | 44-16 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 107-93 | 1655.52 | 1444.51 | 67.13% | 32.87% | +7.88 | 45-16 |
| 1981-02-11 | Dallas Mavericks | W 119-97 | 1663.40 | 1183.16 | 96.32% | 3.68% | +1.11 | 46-16 |
| 1981-02-13 | San Diego Clippers | W 110-94 | 1664.51 | 1436.63 | 85.96% | 14.04% | +3.60 | 47-16 |
| 1981-02-15 | New York Knicks | L 101-115 | 1668.11 | 1556.99 | 75.77% | 24.23% | -18.18 | 47-17 |
| 1981-02-17 | Golden State Warriors | W 118-109 | 1649.93 | 1476.60 | 81.73% | 18.27% | +3.52 | 48-17 |
| 1981-02-19 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 126-127 | 1653.45 | 1435.25 | 68.04% | 31.96% | -4.36 | 48-18 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 111-112 | 1649.09 | 1469.79 | 62.98% | 37.02% | -4.04 | 48-19 |
| 1981-02-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-110 | 1645.05 | 1726.76 | 50.76% | 49.24% | +7.73 | 49-19 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-121 | 1652.78 | 1506.91 | 58.40% | 41.60% | -7.49 | 49-20 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 101-96 | 1645.29 | 1639.64 | 38.51% | 61.49% | +8.82 | 50-20 |
| 1981-03-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 126-106 | 1654.11 | 1421.48 | 86.29% | 13.71% | +3.93 | 51-20 |
| 1981-03-05 | @ Utah Jazz | W 112-100 | 1658.04 | 1330.24 | 80.00% | 20.00% | +4.44 | 52-20 |
| 1981-03-06 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 128-107 | 1662.48 | 1517.77 | 79.14% | 20.86% | +6.12 | 53-20 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 68-105 | 1668.60 | 1508.09 | 60.43% | 39.57% | -23.56 | 53-21 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 103-107 | 1645.04 | 1198.17 | 88.81% | 11.19% | -11.38 | 53-22 |
| 1981-03-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 126-114 | 1633.66 | 1632.58 | 62.41% | 37.59% | +8.34 | 54-22 |
| 1981-03-21 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-114 | 1642.00 | 1456.25 | 63.85% | 36.15% | -12.27 | 54-23 |
| 1981-03-22 | Seattle Supersonics | W 107-91 | 1629.73 | 1448.62 | 82.39% | 17.61% | +4.51 | 55-23 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-120 | 1634.24 | 1519.81 | 53.95% | 46.05% | -10.37 | 55-24 |
| 1981-03-25 | Kansas City Kings | L 101-110 | 1623.87 | 1510.69 | 75.99% | 24.01% | -14.61 | 55-25 |
| 1981-03-27 | San Diego Clippers | W 124-100 | 1609.26 | 1476.12 | 78.02% | 21.98% | +6.90 | 56-25 |
| 1981-03-29 | Utah Jazz | W 105-90 | 1616.16 | 1309.50 | 90.60% | 9.40% | +2.33 | 57-25 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-96 | 1495.70 | 1415.52 | 49.02% | 50.98% | -9.94 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-12 | Seattle Supersonics | W 107-96 | 1485.76 | 1572.99 | 49.96% | 50.04% | +10.64 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 92-95 | 1496.40 | 1447.06 | 44.61% | 55.39% | -4.95 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | Houston Rockets | L 99-102 | 1491.45 | 1486.57 | 62.92% | 37.08% | -6.99 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-103 | 1484.46 | 1672.06 | 35.91% | 64.09% | +8.22 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-24 | Dallas Mavericks | W 120-105 | 1492.68 | 1303.05 | 83.09% | 16.91% | +4.20 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 98-111 | 1496.88 | 1540.56 | 32.04% | 67.96% | -7.41 | 3-4 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-120 | 1489.47 | 1543.00 | 30.82% | 69.18% | -5.58 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 98-115 | 1483.89 | 1525.02 | 32.36% | 67.64% | -8.55 | 3-6 |
| 1980-11-01 | Utah Jazz | L 87-95 | 1475.34 | 1430.20 | 68.14% | 31.86% | -12.36 | 3-7 |
| 1980-11-02 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-96 | 1462.98 | 1478.25 | 60.17% | 39.83% | +6.25 | 4-7 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-119 | 1469.23 | 1669.58 | 16.06% | 83.94% | -1.03 | 4-8 |
| 1980-11-07 | Golden State Warriors | W 122-113 | 1468.20 | 1466.29 | 62.52% | 37.48% | +7.21 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-08 | San Diego Clippers | L 106-110 | 1475.41 | 1422.67 | 69.09% | 30.91% | -6.26 | 5-9 |
| 1980-11-11 | Kansas City Kings | L 101-102 | 1469.15 | 1514.87 | 55.91% | 44.09% | -3.58 | 5-10 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-113 | 1465.57 | 1241.02 | 68.83% | 31.17% | -11.68 | 5-11 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-125 | 1453.89 | 1437.79 | 39.94% | 60.06% | -3.62 | 5-12 |
| 1980-11-16 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-119 | 1450.27 | 1636.31 | 17.20% | 82.80% | -3.82 | 5-13 |
| 1980-11-18 | Denver Nuggets | W 122-103 | 1446.45 | 1441.41 | 62.94% | 37.06% | +10.36 | 6-13 |
| 1980-11-20 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-97 | 1456.81 | 1644.29 | 35.92% | 64.08% | -4.61 | 6-14 |
| 1980-11-23 | Dallas Mavericks | W 116-96 | 1452.20 | 1243.28 | 84.60% | 15.40% | +4.42 | 7-14 |
| 1980-11-25 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-112 | 1456.62 | 1475.31 | 35.25% | 64.75% | -4.52 | 7-15 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Boston Celtics | L 101-126 | 1452.10 | 1649.39 | 16.30% | 83.70% | -5.22 | 7-16 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-116 | 1446.88 | 1701.36 | 12.29% | 87.71% | -2.84 | 7-17 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ New York Knicks | L 110-111 | 1444.04 | 1521.71 | 27.93% | 72.07% | -1.79 | 7-18 |
| 1980-12-02 | New Jersey Nets | L 105-118 | 1442.25 | 1414.34 | 65.95% | 34.05% | -15.25 | 7-19 |
| 1980-12-04 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 103-100 | 1427.00 | 1439.91 | 36.01% | 63.99% | +7.11 | 8-19 |
| 1980-12-05 | Chicago Bulls | W 116-115 | 1434.11 | 1483.74 | 55.35% | 44.65% | +2.86 | 9-19 |
| 1980-12-07 | San Antonio Spurs | W 116-115 | 1436.97 | 1547.67 | 46.59% | 53.41% | +3.42 | 10-19 |
| 1980-12-09 | Seattle Supersonics | W 111-98 | 1440.39 | 1530.92 | 49.49% | 50.51% | +11.68 | 11-19 |
| 1980-12-12 | Houston Rockets | W 106-100 | 1452.07 | 1499.88 | 55.61% | 44.39% | +6.97 | 12-19 |
| 1980-12-14 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-110 | 1459.04 | 1654.41 | 16.45% | 83.55% | +13.12 | 13-19 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 115-113 | 1472.16 | 1485.64 | 35.94% | 64.06% | +5.80 | 14-19 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-106 | 1477.96 | 1641.63 | 19.11% | 80.89% | +10.37 | 15-19 |
| 1980-12-20 | Atlanta Hawks | W 122-119 | 1488.33 | 1503.53 | 60.18% | 39.82% | +3.13 | 16-19 |
| 1980-12-21 | Phoenix Suns | L 100-111 | 1491.46 | 1645.59 | 40.45% | 59.55% | -8.60 | 16-20 |
| 1980-12-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-102 | 1482.86 | 1638.39 | 40.26% | 59.74% | +9.38 | 17-20 |
| 1980-12-25 | Golden State Warriors | W 115-114 | 1492.24 | 1491.41 | 62.37% | 37.63% | +2.41 | 18-20 |
| 1980-12-26 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 96-90 | 1494.65 | 1510.89 | 35.57% | 64.43% | +10.12 | 19-20 |
| 1980-12-30 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-108 | 1504.77 | 1717.92 | 32.60% | 67.40% | +4.32 | 20-20 |
| 1981-01-01 | Denver Nuggets | W 122-119 | 1509.09 | 1398.05 | 75.76% | 24.24% | +2.69 | 21-20 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-109 | 1511.78 | 1363.85 | 58.69% | 41.31% | -9.22 | 21-21 |
| 1981-01-04 | Boston Celtics | L 111-120 | 1502.56 | 1705.18 | 33.94% | 66.06% | -6.52 | 21-22 |
| 1981-01-06 | Detroit Pistons | W 110-90 | 1496.04 | 1313.14 | 82.54% | 17.46% | +5.00 | 22-22 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 86-102 | 1501.04 | 1587.90 | 26.88% | 73.12% | -6.89 | 22-23 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Houston Rockets | L 105-106 | 1494.15 | 1451.64 | 43.64% | 56.36% | -2.80 | 22-24 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 110-91 | 1491.35 | 1496.76 | 37.01% | 62.99% | +17.60 | 23-24 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-112 | 1508.95 | 1499.01 | 39.09% | 60.91% | +3.91 | 24-24 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-110 | 1512.86 | 1669.70 | 19.73% | 80.27% | -3.35 | 24-25 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-99 | 1509.51 | 1446.60 | 46.54% | 53.46% | -6.67 | 24-26 |
| 1981-01-23 | New York Knicks | W 117-90 | 1502.84 | 1531.21 | 58.35% | 41.65% | +13.87 | 25-26 |
| 1981-01-25 | San Antonio Spurs | W 118-100 | 1516.71 | 1573.37 | 54.35% | 45.65% | +12.41 | 26-26 |
| 1981-01-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-124 | 1529.12 | 1617.78 | 26.68% | 73.32% | -5.92 | 26-27 |
| 1981-01-29 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 108-106 | 1523.20 | 1449.24 | 48.13% | 51.87% | +4.70 | 27-27 |
| 1981-02-03 | Washington Bullets | W 111-104 | 1527.90 | 1515.22 | 63.96% | 36.04% | +4.32 | 28-27 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 100-115 | 1532.22 | 1497.51 | 42.54% | 57.46% | -10.56 | 28-28 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 96-122 | 1521.66 | 1570.45 | 31.40% | 68.60% | -10.26 | 28-29 |
| 1981-02-08 | Kansas City Kings | W 129-123 | 1511.40 | 1502.88 | 63.41% | 36.59% | +4.06 | 29-29 |
| 1981-02-12 | Seattle Supersonics | L 109-112 | 1515.46 | 1472.75 | 67.84% | 32.16% | -7.53 | 29-30 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 143-162 | 1507.93 | 1423.73 | 49.60% | 50.40% | -13.86 | 29-31 |
| 1981-02-15 | Utah Jazz | W 118-84 | 1494.07 | 1369.82 | 77.13% | 22.87% | +8.55 | 30-31 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Washington Bullets | W 124-104 | 1502.62 | 1518.38 | 35.63% | 64.37% | +18.45 | 31-31 |
| 1981-02-19 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 115-106 | 1521.07 | 1275.27 | 71.39% | 28.61% | +5.50 | 32-31 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-123 | 1526.57 | 1342.71 | 63.60% | 36.40% | -9.11 | 32-32 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-109 | 1517.46 | 1543.21 | 34.33% | 65.67% | +5.95 | 33-32 |
| 1981-02-24 | San Diego Clippers | L 107-121 | 1523.41 | 1473.05 | 68.79% | 31.21% | -16.50 | 33-33 |
| 1981-02-27 | Phoenix Suns | W 121-117 | 1506.91 | 1652.78 | 41.60% | 58.40% | +7.49 | 34-33 |
| 1981-03-01 | Utah Jazz | W 108-97 | 1514.40 | 1347.17 | 81.20% | 18.80% | +3.99 | 35-33 |
| 1981-03-03 | Indiana Pacers | W 117-112 | 1518.39 | 1537.69 | 59.62% | 40.38% | +5.79 | 36-33 |
| 1981-03-05 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 100-106 | 1524.18 | 1501.68 | 40.83% | 59.17% | -6.41 | 36-34 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-128 | 1517.77 | 1662.48 | 20.86% | 79.14% | -6.12 | 36-35 |
| 1981-03-08 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-112 | 1511.65 | 1490.60 | 65.06% | 34.94% | +4.47 | 37-35 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 142-137 | 1516.12 | 1480.02 | 42.73% | 57.27% | +8.21 | 38-35 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Houston Rockets | L 104-126 | 1524.33 | 1489.84 | 42.51% | 57.49% | -12.78 | 38-36 |
| 1981-03-15 | Dallas Mavericks | W 135-110 | 1511.55 | 1216.24 | 90.03% | 9.97% | +3.20 | 39-36 |
| 1981-03-17 | San Diego Clippers | W 127-112 | 1514.75 | 1479.22 | 66.93% | 33.07% | +8.21 | 40-36 |
| 1981-03-20 | Houston Rockets | W 107-103 | 1522.96 | 1495.78 | 65.86% | 34.14% | +4.37 | 41-36 |
| 1981-03-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-117 | 1527.33 | 1628.66 | 47.93% | 52.07% | -7.52 | 41-37 |
| 1981-03-24 | Phoenix Suns | W 120-111 | 1519.81 | 1634.24 | 46.05% | 53.95% | +10.37 | 42-37 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 112-103 | 1530.18 | 1439.33 | 50.56% | 49.44% | +9.51 | 43-37 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 123-109 | 1539.69 | 1239.80 | 77.31% | 22.69% | +5.44 | 44-37 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 144-129 | 1545.13 | 1469.22 | 48.41% | 51.59% | +12.81 | 45-37 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 113-112 | 1500.73 | 1444.68 | 45.56% | 54.44% | +3.49 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 92-103 | 1504.22 | 1300.00 | 66.26% | 33.74% | -14.08 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-14 | Kansas City Kings | W 109-103 | 1490.14 | 1541.93 | 55.04% | 44.96% | +7.05 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-16 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-99 | 1497.19 | 1333.01 | 60.93% | 39.07% | +4.34 | 3-1 |
| 1980-10-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 110-96 | 1501.53 | 1295.99 | 84.34% | 15.66% | +3.76 | 4-1 |
| 1980-10-21 | San Diego Clippers | W 123-120 | 1505.29 | 1420.72 | 72.86% | 27.14% | +3.01 | 5-1 |
| 1980-10-23 | Golden State Warriors | W 128-109 | 1508.30 | 1465.45 | 67.86% | 32.14% | +8.98 | 6-1 |
| 1980-10-25 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 116-98 | 1517.28 | 1421.86 | 51.22% | 48.78% | +13.27 | 7-1 |
| 1980-10-26 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-102 | 1530.55 | 1677.08 | 20.68% | 79.32% | +12.45 | 8-1 |
| 1980-10-28 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-112 | 1543.00 | 1489.47 | 69.18% | 30.82% | +5.59 | 9-1 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-109 | 1548.59 | 1410.54 | 57.30% | 42.70% | -13.24 | 9-2 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 112-96 | 1535.35 | 1555.03 | 35.12% | 64.88% | +16.63 | 10-2 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 108-123 | 1551.98 | 1446.35 | 52.69% | 47.31% | -13.08 | 10-3 |
| 1980-11-05 | Phoenix Suns | W 114-84 | 1538.90 | 1660.64 | 45.01% | 54.99% | +19.31 | 11-3 |
| 1980-11-08 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-109 | 1558.21 | 1674.88 | 45.73% | 54.27% | +6.02 | 12-3 |
| 1980-11-11 | Indiana Pacers | L 113-119 | 1564.23 | 1499.34 | 70.56% | 29.44% | -11.08 | 12-4 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 127-130 | 1553.15 | 1646.64 | 26.14% | 73.86% | -2.90 | 12-5 |
| 1980-11-13 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 113-107 | 1550.25 | 1426.00 | 55.35% | 44.65% | +7.01 | 13-5 |
| 1980-11-15 | Utah Jazz | W 120-104 | 1557.26 | 1469.52 | 73.22% | 26.78% | +6.87 | 14-5 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-97 | 1564.13 | 1463.16 | 52.02% | 47.98% | -6.67 | 14-6 |
| 1980-11-19 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-104 | 1557.46 | 1444.78 | 53.69% | 46.31% | +5.94 | 15-6 |
| 1980-11-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-108 | 1563.40 | 1689.00 | 44.46% | 55.54% | -7.54 | 15-7 |
| 1980-11-26 | Chicago Bulls | W 125-122 | 1555.86 | 1465.80 | 73.48% | 26.52% | +2.94 | 16-7 |
| 1980-11-28 | Houston Rockets | L 115-124 | 1558.80 | 1485.59 | 71.55% | 28.45% | -13.76 | 16-8 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 106-104 | 1545.04 | 1490.02 | 45.42% | 54.58% | +4.95 | 17-8 |
| 1980-12-02 | Phoenix Suns | L 107-122 | 1549.99 | 1654.87 | 47.42% | 52.58% | -11.77 | 17-9 |
| 1980-12-04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 130-100 | 1538.22 | 1451.72 | 73.08% | 26.92% | +9.45 | 18-9 |
| 1980-12-07 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-116 | 1547.67 | 1436.97 | 53.41% | 46.59% | -3.42 | 18-10 |
| 1980-12-08 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 99-104 | 1544.25 | 1525.14 | 40.36% | 59.64% | -5.79 | 18-11 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Utah Jazz | W 115-90 | 1538.46 | 1420.94 | 54.39% | 45.61% | +14.62 | 19-11 |
| 1980-12-11 | Kansas City Kings | W 122-104 | 1553.08 | 1492.18 | 70.08% | 29.92% | +8.14 | 20-11 |
| 1980-12-13 | Denver Nuggets | W 147-123 | 1561.22 | 1412.96 | 79.48% | 20.52% | +6.44 | 21-11 |
| 1980-12-14 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-115 | 1567.66 | 1638.45 | 28.74% | 71.26% | -7.59 | 21-12 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 89-83 | 1560.07 | 1218.97 | 81.20% | 18.80% | +2.95 | 22-12 |
| 1980-12-17 | @ Houston Rockets | W 113-107 | 1563.02 | 1498.58 | 46.76% | 53.24% | +8.36 | 23-12 |
| 1980-12-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 126-111 | 1571.38 | 1479.83 | 73.64% | 26.36% | +6.54 | 24-12 |
| 1980-12-21 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-135 | 1577.92 | 1631.26 | 30.84% | 69.16% | -7.13 | 24-13 |
| 1980-12-25 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 111-131 | 1570.79 | 1664.93 | 26.07% | 73.93% | -7.47 | 24-14 |
| 1980-12-27 | Utah Jazz | W 142-117 | 1563.32 | 1364.10 | 83.85% | 16.15% | +5.18 | 25-14 |
| 1980-12-30 | Seattle Supersonics | W 102-100 | 1568.50 | 1494.66 | 71.62% | 28.38% | +2.57 | 26-14 |
| 1981-01-02 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-112 | 1571.07 | 1617.34 | 55.83% | 44.17% | +6.93 | 27-14 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 119-111 | 1578.00 | 1530.27 | 44.38% | 55.62% | +10.09 | 28-14 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ New York Knicks | W 113-108 | 1588.09 | 1545.57 | 43.64% | 56.36% | +8.08 | 29-14 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 102-135 | 1596.17 | 1724.44 | 22.46% | 77.54% | -8.27 | 29-15 |
| 1981-01-09 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-86 | 1587.90 | 1501.04 | 73.12% | 26.88% | +6.89 | 30-15 |
| 1981-01-11 | Washington Bullets | W 137-106 | 1594.79 | 1448.55 | 79.29% | 20.71% | +7.39 | 31-15 |
| 1981-01-14 | New York Knicks | W 116-105 | 1602.18 | 1537.20 | 70.57% | 29.43% | +6.26 | 32-15 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Boston Celtics | L 85-94 | 1608.44 | 1730.23 | 23.12% | 76.88% | -4.45 | 32-16 |
| 1981-01-17 | @ Washington Bullets | L 93-103 | 1603.99 | 1464.57 | 57.49% | 42.51% | -11.65 | 32-17 |
| 1981-01-20 | Phoenix Suns | W 119-112 | 1592.34 | 1672.61 | 50.96% | 49.04% | +5.88 | 33-17 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 108-115 | 1598.22 | 1479.35 | 54.58% | 45.42% | -9.26 | 33-18 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-129 | 1588.96 | 1394.28 | 65.02% | 34.98% | -15.59 | 33-19 |
| 1981-01-25 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-118 | 1573.37 | 1516.71 | 45.65% | 54.35% | -12.42 | 33-20 |
| 1981-01-29 | New Jersey Nets | W 122-108 | 1560.95 | 1343.52 | 85.22% | 14.78% | +3.55 | 34-20 |
| 1981-02-03 | Detroit Pistons | W 102-99 | 1564.50 | 1281.84 | 89.36% | 10.64% | +1.18 | 35-20 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 135-132 | 1565.68 | 1429.73 | 57.00% | 43.00% | +4.77 | 36-20 |
| 1981-02-06 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-96 | 1570.45 | 1521.66 | 68.60% | 31.40% | +10.26 | 37-20 |
| 1981-02-08 | Dallas Mavericks | W 102-98 | 1580.71 | 1192.06 | 93.92% | 6.08% | +0.78 | 38-20 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Houston Rockets | L 89-108 | 1581.49 | 1480.11 | 52.07% | 47.93% | -14.55 | 38-21 |
| 1981-02-12 | Atlanta Hawks | W 110-109 | 1566.94 | 1438.70 | 77.54% | 22.46% | +1.44 | 39-21 |
| 1981-02-14 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-99 | 1568.38 | 1182.06 | 84.86% | 15.14% | +2.75 | 40-21 |
| 1981-02-15 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-108 | 1571.13 | 1672.34 | 47.95% | 52.05% | +4.72 | 41-21 |
| 1981-02-17 | Boston Celtics | L 116-128 | 1575.85 | 1710.23 | 43.22% | 56.78% | -9.60 | 41-22 |
| 1981-02-19 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-118 | 1566.25 | 1445.22 | 54.89% | 45.11% | -13.16 | 41-23 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-109 | 1553.09 | 1538.80 | 39.69% | 60.31% | -4.41 | 41-24 |
| 1981-02-22 | Denver Nuggets | W 133-129 | 1548.68 | 1453.68 | 74.03% | 25.97% | +2.36 | 42-24 |
| 1981-02-24 | Golden State Warriors | W 131-126 | 1551.04 | 1481.43 | 71.12% | 28.88% | +4.13 | 43-24 |
| 1981-02-26 | Seattle Supersonics | W 123-113 | 1555.17 | 1465.98 | 73.38% | 26.62% | +5.40 | 44-24 |
| 1981-03-01 | Houston Rockets | W 102-86 | 1560.57 | 1502.27 | 69.77% | 30.23% | +7.75 | 45-24 |
| 1981-03-04 | Kansas City Kings | L 97-111 | 1568.32 | 1484.22 | 72.80% | 27.20% | -17.46 | 45-25 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 94-102 | 1550.86 | 1461.31 | 50.37% | 49.63% | -9.13 | 45-26 |
| 1981-03-08 | Dallas Mavericks | W 133-108 | 1541.73 | 1200.68 | 92.16% | 7.84% | +2.51 | 46-26 |
| 1981-03-10 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-118 | 1544.24 | 1621.83 | 27.94% | 72.06% | -6.70 | 46-27 |
| 1981-03-14 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 118-126 | 1537.54 | 1459.93 | 48.65% | 51.35% | -8.82 | 46-28 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 114-112 | 1528.72 | 1469.22 | 46.06% | 53.94% | +3.46 | 47-28 |
| 1981-03-17 | Utah Jazz | W 94-86 | 1532.18 | 1327.06 | 84.31% | 15.69% | +2.84 | 48-28 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 114-111 | 1535.02 | 1517.32 | 40.16% | 59.84% | +4.70 | 49-28 |
| 1981-03-22 | San Diego Clippers | W 107-99 | 1539.72 | 1483.24 | 69.55% | 30.45% | +5.52 | 50-28 |
| 1981-03-24 | Denver Nuggets | L 123-125 | 1545.24 | 1483.78 | 70.15% | 29.85% | -6.36 | 50-29 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-117 | 1538.88 | 1503.58 | 42.62% | 57.38% | -6.69 | 50-30 |
| 1981-03-26 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-97 | 1532.19 | 1306.27 | 69.00% | 31.00% | +1.99 | 51-30 |
| 1981-03-29 | Houston Rockets | W 135-109 | 1534.18 | 1517.02 | 64.55% | 35.45% | +11.58 | 52-30 |
| 1980-10-10 | Houston Rockets | W 120-104 | 1443.44 | 1496.60 | 54.85% | 45.15% | +11.58 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 91-104 | 1455.02 | 1437.79 | 40.10% | 59.90% | -9.27 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-17 | Denver Nuggets | L 116-129 | 1445.75 | 1444.00 | 62.50% | 37.50% | -14.44 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-19 | Phoenix Suns | L 84-102 | 1431.31 | 1596.52 | 38.93% | 61.07% | -10.59 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-21 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 120-123 | 1420.72 | 1505.29 | 27.14% | 72.86% | -3.01 | 1-4 |
| 1980-10-24 | Utah Jazz | W 103-100 | 1417.71 | 1415.42 | 62.57% | 37.43% | +4.15 | 2-4 |
| 1980-10-25 | San Antonio Spurs | L 98-116 | 1421.86 | 1517.28 | 48.78% | 51.22% | -13.26 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-28 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-131 | 1408.60 | 1664.63 | 27.42% | 72.58% | -9.63 | 2-6 |
| 1980-10-29 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 89-105 | 1398.97 | 1638.39 | 13.25% | 86.75% | -3.40 | 2-7 |
| 1980-10-31 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-104 | 1395.57 | 1458.27 | 53.49% | 46.51% | +11.93 | 3-7 |
| 1980-11-04 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 116-102 | 1407.50 | 1277.82 | 56.12% | 43.88% | +10.52 | 4-7 |
| 1980-11-05 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-104 | 1418.02 | 1474.00 | 30.52% | 69.48% | +11.79 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 94-113 | 1429.81 | 1528.72 | 25.54% | 74.46% | -7.14 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-08 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-106 | 1422.67 | 1475.41 | 30.91% | 69.09% | +6.26 | 6-8 |
| 1980-11-11 | Phoenix Suns | L 107-109 | 1428.93 | 1643.71 | 32.39% | 67.61% | -2.93 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-13 | San Antonio Spurs | L 107-113 | 1426.00 | 1550.25 | 44.65% | 55.35% | -7.02 | 6-10 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-113 | 1418.98 | 1674.38 | 12.23% | 87.77% | -2.82 | 6-11 |
| 1980-11-15 | Kansas City Kings | L 94-96 | 1416.16 | 1506.09 | 49.57% | 50.43% | -4.50 | 6-12 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 94-104 | 1411.66 | 1436.33 | 34.47% | 65.53% | -6.98 | 6-13 |
| 1980-11-20 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-97 | 1404.68 | 1315.83 | 50.27% | 49.73% | -8.53 | 6-14 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Washington Bullets | L 90-102 | 1396.15 | 1475.09 | 27.79% | 72.21% | -6.17 | 6-15 |
| 1980-11-23 | Seattle Supersonics | W 110-99 | 1389.98 | 1520.77 | 43.73% | 56.27% | +11.97 | 7-15 |
| 1980-11-25 | Denver Nuggets | W 108-94 | 1401.95 | 1437.72 | 57.31% | 42.69% | +10.23 | 8-15 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-113 | 1412.18 | 1427.49 | 35.69% | 64.31% | -4.57 | 8-16 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 93-92 | 1407.61 | 1504.34 | 25.78% | 74.22% | +4.76 | 9-16 |
| 1980-11-30 | Golden State Warriors | W 120-100 | 1412.37 | 1490.91 | 51.21% | 48.79% | +13.98 | 10-16 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 120-114 | 1426.35 | 1660.09 | 13.63% | 86.37% | +13.56 | 11-16 |
| 1980-12-04 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 100-103 | 1439.91 | 1427.00 | 63.99% | 36.01% | -7.10 | 11-17 |
| 1980-12-07 | New Jersey Nets | W 98-95 | 1432.81 | 1427.74 | 62.94% | 37.06% | +4.11 | 12-17 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 87-114 | 1436.92 | 1463.96 | 34.16% | 65.84% | -11.38 | 12-18 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 100-112 | 1425.54 | 1485.51 | 30.03% | 69.97% | -6.66 | 12-19 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 109-112 | 1418.88 | 1215.77 | 66.12% | 33.88% | -5.19 | 12-20 |
| 1980-12-14 | Seattle Supersonics | W 91-81 | 1413.69 | 1520.60 | 47.13% | 52.87% | +10.71 | 13-20 |
| 1980-12-16 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 97-92 | 1424.40 | 1651.54 | 30.85% | 69.15% | +9.91 | 14-20 |
| 1980-12-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 102-92 | 1434.31 | 1214.87 | 85.37% | 14.63% | +2.97 | 15-20 |
| 1980-12-20 | @ Utah Jazz | W 103-91 | 1437.28 | 1372.97 | 46.74% | 53.26% | +11.82 | 16-20 |
| 1980-12-21 | Detroit Pistons | W 117-97 | 1449.10 | 1333.25 | 76.27% | 23.73% | +6.81 | 17-20 |
| 1980-12-27 | Indiana Pacers | W 121-109 | 1455.91 | 1550.71 | 48.87% | 51.13% | +11.35 | 18-20 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-104 | 1467.26 | 1454.87 | 39.43% | 60.57% | -6.19 | 18-21 |
| 1981-01-01 | Boston Celtics | L 85-88 | 1461.07 | 1719.06 | 27.20% | 72.80% | -3.02 | 18-22 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-128 | 1458.05 | 1530.34 | 28.56% | 71.44% | -8.97 | 18-23 |
| 1981-01-04 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 95-128 | 1449.08 | 1642.96 | 16.57% | 83.43% | -6.10 | 18-24 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 93-108 | 1442.98 | 1520.18 | 27.99% | 72.01% | -6.95 | 18-25 |
| 1981-01-09 | Denver Nuggets | L 116-130 | 1436.03 | 1391.76 | 68.04% | 31.96% | -16.32 | 18-26 |
| 1981-01-11 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 115-105 | 1419.71 | 1511.70 | 26.31% | 73.69% | +14.94 | 19-26 |
| 1981-01-14 | Atlanta Hawks | W 106-85 | 1434.65 | 1480.27 | 55.92% | 44.08% | +12.95 | 20-26 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-112 | 1447.60 | 1384.28 | 46.60% | 53.40% | -5.18 | 20-27 |
| 1981-01-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 115-109 | 1442.42 | 1230.36 | 84.83% | 15.17% | +2.39 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 125-116 | 1444.81 | 1407.36 | 42.92% | 57.08% | +10.97 | 22-27 |
| 1981-01-22 | New York Knicks | L 93-100 | 1455.78 | 1522.23 | 52.95% | 47.05% | -8.98 | 22-28 |
| 1981-01-24 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-121 | 1446.80 | 1671.67 | 31.13% | 68.87% | -3.99 | 22-29 |
| 1981-01-27 | Kansas City Kings | W 119-114 | 1442.81 | 1494.12 | 55.11% | 44.89% | +6.43 | 23-29 |
| 1981-01-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-108 | 1449.24 | 1523.20 | 51.87% | 48.13% | -4.70 | 23-30 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-101 | 1444.54 | 1510.59 | 29.30% | 70.70% | -3.25 | 23-31 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 110-102 | 1441.29 | 1339.98 | 52.06% | 47.94% | +8.69 | 24-31 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-129 | 1449.98 | 1745.83 | 9.94% | 90.06% | -2.55 | 24-32 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-123 | 1447.43 | 1716.84 | 11.39% | 88.61% | -2.92 | 24-33 |
| 1981-02-10 | Phoenix Suns | L 93-107 | 1444.51 | 1655.52 | 32.87% | 67.13% | -7.88 | 24-34 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 94-110 | 1436.63 | 1664.51 | 14.04% | 85.96% | -3.60 | 24-35 |
| 1981-02-17 | Chicago Bulls | W 128-95 | 1433.03 | 1532.10 | 48.26% | 51.74% | +19.05 | 25-35 |
| 1981-02-19 | Houston Rockets | W 116-99 | 1452.08 | 1481.02 | 58.27% | 41.73% | +11.03 | 26-35 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 115-114 | 1463.11 | 1477.89 | 35.76% | 64.24% | +4.12 | 27-35 |
| 1981-02-22 | Utah Jazz | W 108-93 | 1467.23 | 1348.67 | 76.55% | 23.45% | +5.82 | 28-35 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 121-107 | 1473.05 | 1523.41 | 31.21% | 68.79% | +16.50 | 29-35 |
| 1981-02-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-107 | 1489.55 | 1719.03 | 30.57% | 69.43% | -6.79 | 29-36 |
| 1981-02-28 | @ Houston Rockets | W 104-103 | 1482.76 | 1506.46 | 34.59% | 65.41% | +4.19 | 30-36 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 91-99 | 1486.95 | 1189.97 | 77.01% | 22.99% | -13.96 | 30-37 |
| 1981-03-04 | Washington Bullets | L 103-115 | 1472.99 | 1513.63 | 56.63% | 43.37% | -12.57 | 30-38 |
| 1981-03-06 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 140-125 | 1460.42 | 1417.55 | 67.86% | 32.14% | +7.98 | 31-38 |
| 1981-03-07 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-97 | 1468.40 | 1325.80 | 57.94% | 42.06% | -6.44 | 31-39 |
| 1981-03-08 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 103-92 | 1461.96 | 1466.50 | 37.13% | 62.87% | +13.37 | 32-39 |
| 1981-03-10 | Kansas City Kings | L 100-107 | 1475.33 | 1531.65 | 54.40% | 45.60% | -9.23 | 32-40 |
| 1981-03-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-122 | 1466.10 | 1628.54 | 39.31% | 60.69% | -6.17 | 32-41 |
| 1981-03-14 | San Antonio Spurs | W 126-118 | 1459.93 | 1537.54 | 51.35% | 48.65% | +8.82 | 33-41 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 122-118 | 1468.75 | 1641.19 | 18.34% | 81.66% | +10.47 | 34-41 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 112-127 | 1479.22 | 1514.75 | 33.07% | 66.93% | -8.21 | 34-42 |
| 1981-03-19 | Golden State Warriors | W 139-113 | 1471.01 | 1468.48 | 62.60% | 37.40% | +12.23 | 35-42 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-107 | 1483.24 | 1539.72 | 30.45% | 69.55% | -5.53 | 35-43 |
| 1981-03-24 | Seattle Supersonics | W 111-106 | 1477.71 | 1444.11 | 66.69% | 33.31% | +4.78 | 36-43 |
| 1981-03-25 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 114-120 | 1482.49 | 1461.95 | 40.56% | 59.44% | -6.37 | 36-44 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 100-124 | 1476.12 | 1609.26 | 21.98% | 78.02% | -6.90 | 36-45 |
| 1981-03-29 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 129-144 | 1469.22 | 1545.13 | 51.59% | 48.41% | -12.81 | 36-46 |
| 1980-10-10 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-99 | 1576.31 | 1650.98 | 51.77% | 48.23% | -3.32 | 0-1 |
| 1980-10-12 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-107 | 1572.99 | 1485.76 | 50.04% | 49.96% | -10.64 | 0-2 |
| 1980-10-14 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 85-83 | 1562.35 | 1314.09 | 71.68% | 28.32% | +2.57 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-15 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-103 | 1564.92 | 1481.07 | 49.55% | 50.45% | -5.50 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 127-122 | 1559.42 | 1537.18 | 40.79% | 59.21% | +8.48 | 2-3 |
| 1980-10-20 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-92 | 1567.90 | 1421.95 | 58.41% | 41.59% | +6.53 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-22 | Dallas Mavericks | L 102-107 | 1574.43 | 1290.23 | 89.44% | 10.56% | -12.82 | 3-4 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-104 | 1561.61 | 1663.85 | 25.18% | 74.82% | -3.95 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-25 | Phoenix Suns | L 75-100 | 1557.66 | 1621.29 | 53.35% | 46.65% | -17.10 | 3-6 |
| 1980-10-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-98 | 1540.56 | 1496.88 | 67.96% | 32.04% | +7.40 | 4-6 |
| 1980-10-28 | Golden State Warriors | W 119-102 | 1547.96 | 1459.80 | 73.26% | 26.74% | +7.07 | 5-6 |
| 1980-10-31 | San Antonio Spurs | L 96-112 | 1555.03 | 1535.35 | 64.88% | 35.12% | -16.64 | 5-7 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 118-123 | 1538.39 | 1428.62 | 53.28% | 46.72% | -7.63 | 5-8 |
| 1980-11-03 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-83 | 1530.76 | 1471.99 | 69.82% | 30.18% | +11.44 | 6-8 |
| 1980-11-05 | Denver Nuggets | L 117-125 | 1542.20 | 1444.13 | 74.37% | 25.63% | -13.48 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-07 | San Diego Clippers | W 113-94 | 1528.72 | 1429.81 | 74.46% | 25.54% | +7.14 | 7-9 |
| 1980-11-12 | Utah Jazz | L 106-114 | 1535.86 | 1452.82 | 72.68% | 27.32% | -13.18 | 7-10 |
| 1980-11-14 | Kansas City Kings | W 127-125 | 1522.68 | 1509.35 | 64.05% | 35.95% | +3.26 | 8-10 |
| 1980-11-15 | Houston Rockets | W 143-139 | 1525.94 | 1470.79 | 69.38% | 30.62% | +2.77 | 9-10 |
| 1980-11-18 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-138 | 1528.71 | 1468.01 | 46.23% | 53.77% | -13.25 | 9-11 |
| 1980-11-21 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-91 | 1515.46 | 1248.59 | 73.80% | 26.20% | +5.31 | 10-11 |
| 1980-11-23 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 99-110 | 1520.77 | 1389.98 | 56.27% | 43.73% | -11.96 | 10-12 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 103-113 | 1508.81 | 1641.13 | 22.06% | 77.94% | -4.47 | 10-13 |
| 1980-11-28 | San Diego Clippers | L 92-93 | 1504.34 | 1407.61 | 74.22% | 25.78% | -4.76 | 10-14 |
| 1980-11-30 | New Jersey Nets | W 113-89 | 1499.58 | 1423.16 | 71.92% | 28.08% | +8.82 | 11-14 |
| 1980-12-03 | Chicago Bulls | W 113-105 | 1508.40 | 1490.14 | 64.70% | 35.30% | +6.40 | 12-14 |
| 1980-12-06 | @ Utah Jazz | W 108-98 | 1514.80 | 1434.88 | 48.99% | 51.01% | +10.34 | 13-14 |
| 1980-12-08 | San Antonio Spurs | W 104-99 | 1525.14 | 1544.25 | 59.64% | 40.36% | +5.78 | 14-14 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-111 | 1530.92 | 1440.39 | 50.51% | 49.49% | -11.67 | 14-15 |
| 1980-12-10 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 108-103 | 1519.25 | 1503.69 | 39.87% | 60.13% | +8.62 | 15-15 |
| 1980-12-12 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-113 | 1527.87 | 1640.50 | 46.31% | 53.69% | -7.27 | 15-16 |
| 1980-12-14 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 81-91 | 1520.60 | 1413.69 | 52.87% | 47.13% | -10.72 | 15-17 |
| 1980-12-17 | Kansas City Kings | W 101-94 | 1509.88 | 1498.71 | 63.76% | 36.24% | +6.15 | 16-17 |
| 1980-12-19 | Atlanta Hawks | W 95-92 | 1516.03 | 1507.59 | 63.39% | 36.61% | +4.06 | 17-17 |
| 1980-12-22 | Phoenix Suns | L 98-109 | 1520.09 | 1654.19 | 43.26% | 56.74% | -9.20 | 17-18 |
| 1980-12-26 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 90-96 | 1510.89 | 1494.65 | 64.43% | 35.57% | -10.11 | 17-19 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-104 | 1500.78 | 1491.88 | 38.95% | 61.05% | -6.12 | 17-20 |
| 1980-12-30 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-102 | 1494.66 | 1568.50 | 28.38% | 71.62% | -2.57 | 17-21 |
| 1981-01-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-120 | 1492.09 | 1713.60 | 31.55% | 68.45% | -2.48 | 17-22 |
| 1981-01-05 | Dallas Mavericks | W 103-89 | 1489.61 | 1206.48 | 89.38% | 10.62% | +2.55 | 18-22 |
| 1981-01-07 | Detroit Pistons | W 99-94 | 1492.16 | 1308.13 | 82.63% | 17.37% | +2.49 | 19-22 |
| 1981-01-09 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 87-92 | 1494.65 | 1614.21 | 23.35% | 76.65% | -3.35 | 19-23 |
| 1981-01-10 | Denver Nuggets | W 119-116 | 1491.30 | 1408.08 | 72.70% | 27.30% | +3.03 | 20-23 |
| 1981-01-11 | Golden State Warriors | L 98-106 | 1494.33 | 1505.31 | 60.76% | 39.24% | -11.01 | 20-24 |
| 1981-01-13 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-104 | 1483.32 | 1657.99 | 18.15% | 81.85% | -2.61 | 20-25 |
| 1981-01-16 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 95-94 | 1480.71 | 1560.39 | 27.70% | 72.30% | +4.64 | 21-25 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-113 | 1485.35 | 1741.36 | 12.19% | 87.81% | -3.58 | 21-26 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-98 | 1481.77 | 1520.13 | 32.71% | 67.29% | -2.10 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 122-126 | 1479.67 | 1351.41 | 55.92% | 44.08% | -5.07 | 21-28 |
| 1981-01-23 | @ Washington Bullets | L 91-103 | 1474.60 | 1479.52 | 37.08% | 62.92% | -8.23 | 21-29 |
| 1981-01-25 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-115 | 1466.37 | 1740.93 | 11.09% | 88.91% | -2.14 | 21-30 |
| 1981-01-28 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-119 | 1464.23 | 1675.66 | 32.82% | 67.18% | -6.31 | 21-31 |
| 1981-02-04 | Washington Bullets | W 108-99 | 1457.92 | 1510.90 | 54.88% | 45.12% | +8.68 | 22-31 |
| 1981-02-06 | Kansas City Kings | L 92-102 | 1466.60 | 1490.94 | 58.92% | 41.08% | -11.94 | 22-32 |
| 1981-02-07 | Utah Jazz | W 96-89 | 1454.66 | 1361.45 | 73.83% | 26.17% | +4.44 | 23-32 |
| 1981-02-08 | Denver Nuggets | W 133-112 | 1459.10 | 1441.46 | 64.61% | 35.39% | +10.39 | 24-32 |
| 1981-02-10 | Boston Celtics | W 108-107 | 1469.49 | 1719.76 | 28.09% | 71.91% | +3.26 | 25-32 |
| 1981-02-12 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-109 | 1472.75 | 1515.46 | 32.16% | 67.84% | +7.53 | 26-32 |
| 1981-02-14 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 117-134 | 1480.28 | 1529.67 | 31.33% | 68.67% | -8.28 | 26-33 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 105-107 | 1472.00 | 1506.35 | 33.22% | 66.78% | -3.01 | 26-34 |
| 1981-02-17 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-98 | 1468.99 | 1361.27 | 52.98% | 47.02% | +5.22 | 27-34 |
| 1981-02-18 | New York Knicks | L 103-105 | 1474.21 | 1569.42 | 48.81% | 51.19% | -4.42 | 27-35 |
| 1981-02-20 | Phoenix Suns | W 112-111 | 1469.79 | 1649.09 | 37.02% | 62.98% | +4.03 | 28-35 |
| 1981-02-22 | Houston Rockets | L 96-111 | 1473.82 | 1479.06 | 61.55% | 38.45% | -15.28 | 28-36 |
| 1981-02-24 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-84 | 1458.54 | 1201.65 | 72.68% | 27.32% | +7.44 | 29-36 |
| 1981-02-26 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-123 | 1465.98 | 1555.17 | 26.62% | 73.38% | -5.40 | 29-37 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Houston Rockets | L 92-96 | 1460.58 | 1502.33 | 32.28% | 67.72% | -4.14 | 29-38 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-108 | 1456.44 | 1450.27 | 38.58% | 61.42% | -6.06 | 29-39 |
| 1981-03-04 | Indiana Pacers | W 105-93 | 1450.38 | 1531.90 | 50.78% | 49.22% | +10.93 | 30-39 |
| 1981-03-06 | San Antonio Spurs | W 102-94 | 1461.31 | 1550.86 | 49.63% | 50.37% | +9.13 | 31-39 |
| 1981-03-07 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-106 | 1470.44 | 1486.65 | 35.58% | 64.42% | -3.94 | 31-40 |
| 1981-03-08 | San Diego Clippers | L 92-103 | 1466.50 | 1461.96 | 62.87% | 37.13% | -13.37 | 31-41 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-95 | 1453.13 | 1406.64 | 44.20% | 55.80% | +8.76 | 32-41 |
| 1981-03-13 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-100 | 1461.89 | 1289.06 | 62.11% | 37.89% | +3.43 | 33-41 |
| 1981-03-15 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-132 | 1465.32 | 1699.81 | 13.58% | 86.42% | -4.26 | 33-42 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 112-124 | 1461.06 | 1473.52 | 36.07% | 63.93% | -8.01 | 33-43 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-133 | 1453.05 | 1624.23 | 18.45% | 81.55% | -4.43 | 33-44 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 91-107 | 1448.62 | 1629.73 | 17.61% | 82.39% | -4.51 | 33-45 |
| 1981-03-24 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 106-111 | 1444.11 | 1477.71 | 33.31% | 66.69% | -4.78 | 33-46 |
| 1981-03-25 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-112 | 1439.33 | 1530.18 | 49.44% | 50.56% | -9.50 | 33-47 |
| 1981-03-27 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 90-97 | 1429.83 | 1642.76 | 32.63% | 67.37% | -5.54 | 33-48 |
| 1981-03-29 | Golden State Warriors | W 96-92 | 1424.29 | 1461.45 | 57.12% | 42.88% | +5.50 | 34-48 |
| 1980-10-10 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 96-86 | 1415.52 | 1495.70 | 50.98% | 49.02% | +9.94 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 91-98 | 1425.46 | 1544.27 | 23.42% | 76.58% | -3.98 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-12 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 125-121 | 1421.48 | 1441.19 | 35.11% | 64.89% | +5.89 | 2-1 |
| 1980-10-15 | Phoenix Suns | L 93-107 | 1427.37 | 1592.24 | 38.97% | 61.03% | -9.35 | 2-2 |
| 1980-10-18 | Denver Nuggets | W 117-115 | 1418.02 | 1458.44 | 56.66% | 43.34% | +3.93 | 3-2 |
| 1980-10-20 | Seattle Supersonics | L 92-98 | 1421.95 | 1567.90 | 41.59% | 58.41% | -6.53 | 3-3 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 100-103 | 1415.42 | 1417.71 | 37.43% | 62.57% | -4.16 | 3-4 |
| 1980-10-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-127 | 1411.26 | 1667.80 | 27.37% | 72.63% | -9.28 | 3-5 |
| 1980-10-28 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 104-96 | 1401.98 | 1295.52 | 52.80% | 47.20% | +8.56 | 4-5 |
| 1980-10-29 | San Antonio Spurs | W 109-96 | 1410.54 | 1548.59 | 42.70% | 57.30% | +13.24 | 5-5 |
| 1980-10-31 | Dallas Mavericks | W 144-122 | 1423.78 | 1284.24 | 78.65% | 21.35% | +6.42 | 6-5 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-87 | 1430.20 | 1475.34 | 31.86% | 68.14% | +12.35 | 7-5 |
| 1980-11-04 | Kansas City Kings | W 107-104 | 1442.55 | 1514.65 | 52.14% | 47.86% | +5.32 | 8-5 |
| 1980-11-06 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-96 | 1447.87 | 1453.68 | 61.47% | 38.53% | +9.88 | 9-5 |
| 1980-11-08 | New York Knicks | L 102-109 | 1457.75 | 1521.64 | 53.32% | 46.68% | -9.04 | 9-6 |
| 1980-11-10 | Indiana Pacers | W 108-106 | 1448.71 | 1503.45 | 54.62% | 45.38% | +4.11 | 10-6 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Seattle Supersonics | W 114-106 | 1452.82 | 1535.86 | 27.32% | 72.68% | +13.18 | 11-6 |
| 1980-11-14 | Houston Rockets | W 117-115 | 1466.00 | 1474.31 | 61.13% | 38.87% | +3.52 | 12-6 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-120 | 1469.52 | 1557.26 | 26.78% | 73.22% | -6.87 | 12-7 |
| 1980-11-18 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-126 | 1462.65 | 1630.06 | 38.62% | 61.38% | -14.22 | 12-8 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-99 | 1448.43 | 1469.83 | 34.89% | 65.11% | -5.48 | 12-9 |
| 1980-11-26 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-97 | 1442.95 | 1336.95 | 52.74% | 47.26% | +8.02 | 13-9 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 95-122 | 1450.97 | 1408.63 | 43.61% | 56.39% | -14.53 | 13-10 |
| 1980-11-29 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-113 | 1436.44 | 1704.20 | 11.49% | 88.51% | -3.29 | 13-11 |
| 1980-12-02 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-119 | 1433.15 | 1658.76 | 14.19% | 85.81% | -3.02 | 13-12 |
| 1980-12-04 | Denver Nuggets | W 122-118 | 1430.13 | 1425.05 | 62.94% | 37.06% | +4.75 | 14-12 |
| 1980-12-06 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-108 | 1434.88 | 1514.80 | 51.01% | 48.99% | -10.34 | 14-13 |
| 1980-12-07 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-113 | 1424.54 | 1631.32 | 15.57% | 84.43% | -3.60 | 14-14 |
| 1980-12-09 | San Antonio Spurs | L 90-115 | 1420.94 | 1538.46 | 45.61% | 54.39% | -14.62 | 14-15 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 98-118 | 1406.32 | 1468.54 | 29.76% | 70.24% | -8.53 | 14-16 |
| 1980-12-13 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 103-110 | 1397.79 | 1424.46 | 34.21% | 65.79% | -5.80 | 14-17 |
| 1980-12-16 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-112 | 1391.99 | 1522.11 | 22.28% | 77.72% | -5.53 | 14-18 |
| 1980-12-18 | Atlanta Hawks | L 97-109 | 1386.46 | 1497.25 | 46.58% | 53.42% | -10.34 | 14-19 |
| 1980-12-19 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 90-108 | 1376.12 | 1642.45 | 11.57% | 88.43% | -3.15 | 14-20 |
| 1980-12-20 | San Diego Clippers | L 91-103 | 1372.97 | 1437.28 | 53.26% | 46.74% | -11.82 | 14-21 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 101-96 | 1361.15 | 1208.92 | 59.28% | 40.72% | +5.83 | 15-21 |
| 1980-12-26 | Golden State Warriors | L 109-110 | 1366.98 | 1488.99 | 44.97% | 55.03% | -2.88 | 15-22 |
| 1980-12-27 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 117-142 | 1364.10 | 1563.32 | 16.15% | 83.85% | -5.17 | 15-23 |
| 1980-12-30 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 110-100 | 1358.93 | 1632.45 | 25.47% | 74.53% | +15.10 | 16-23 |
| 1981-01-01 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-117 | 1374.03 | 1461.06 | 26.86% | 73.14% | -6.44 | 16-24 |
| 1981-01-02 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 95-101 | 1367.59 | 1482.34 | 23.85% | 76.15% | -3.74 | 16-25 |
| 1981-01-03 | Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-103 | 1363.85 | 1511.78 | 41.31% | 58.69% | +9.21 | 17-25 |
| 1981-01-07 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 121-117 | 1373.06 | 1400.20 | 34.15% | 65.85% | +8.44 | 18-25 |
| 1981-01-08 | Dallas Mavericks | W 99-97 | 1381.50 | 1212.16 | 81.39% | 18.61% | +1.69 | 19-25 |
| 1981-01-10 | Kansas City Kings | L 92-99 | 1383.19 | 1504.04 | 45.14% | 54.86% | -7.65 | 19-26 |
| 1981-01-14 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 110-107 | 1375.54 | 1516.32 | 21.23% | 78.77% | +8.74 | 20-26 |
| 1981-01-16 | San Diego Clippers | W 112-109 | 1384.28 | 1447.60 | 53.40% | 46.60% | +5.17 | 21-26 |
| 1981-01-18 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-110 | 1389.45 | 1555.76 | 18.88% | 81.12% | -5.54 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-20 | @ Washington Bullets | L 113-121 | 1383.91 | 1481.18 | 25.72% | 74.28% | -4.66 | 21-28 |
| 1981-01-21 | @ Boston Celtics | L 87-117 | 1379.25 | 1737.36 | 7.16% | 92.84% | -2.52 | 21-29 |
| 1981-01-23 | Golden State Warriors | L 101-103 | 1376.73 | 1496.76 | 45.26% | 54.74% | -4.10 | 21-30 |
| 1981-01-24 | @ Houston Rockets | L 91-106 | 1372.63 | 1463.53 | 26.43% | 73.57% | -6.56 | 21-31 |
| 1981-01-26 | Detroit Pistons | W 102-99 | 1366.07 | 1296.63 | 71.10% | 28.90% | +3.21 | 22-31 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-111 | 1369.28 | 1623.71 | 12.29% | 87.71% | -2.09 | 22-32 |
| 1981-01-29 | Houston Rockets | W 99-97 | 1367.19 | 1475.23 | 46.97% | 53.03% | +4.81 | 23-32 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 89-114 | 1372.00 | 1645.29 | 11.17% | 88.83% | -3.58 | 23-33 |
| 1981-02-06 | Denver Nuggets | L 116-120 | 1368.42 | 1424.96 | 54.37% | 45.63% | -6.97 | 23-34 |
| 1981-02-07 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 89-96 | 1361.45 | 1454.66 | 26.17% | 73.83% | -4.44 | 23-35 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 101-107 | 1357.01 | 1488.64 | 22.13% | 77.87% | -3.47 | 23-36 |
| 1981-02-11 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 87-99 | 1353.54 | 1496.67 | 21.01% | 78.99% | -4.67 | 23-37 |
| 1981-02-13 | Boston Celtics | W 104-89 | 1348.87 | 1728.84 | 15.62% | 84.38% | +20.95 | 24-37 |
| 1981-02-15 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 84-118 | 1369.82 | 1494.07 | 22.87% | 77.13% | -8.55 | 24-38 |
| 1981-02-17 | Seattle Supersonics | L 98-101 | 1361.27 | 1468.99 | 47.02% | 52.98% | -5.22 | 24-39 |
| 1981-02-20 | Chicago Bulls | L 84-92 | 1356.05 | 1508.24 | 40.72% | 59.28% | -7.38 | 24-40 |
| 1981-02-22 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 93-108 | 1348.67 | 1467.23 | 23.45% | 76.55% | -5.82 | 24-41 |
| 1981-02-23 | Houston Rockets | L 102-106 | 1342.85 | 1494.34 | 40.82% | 59.18% | -5.23 | 24-42 |
| 1981-02-25 | New Jersey Nets | W 132-106 | 1337.62 | 1320.61 | 64.53% | 35.47% | +11.59 | 25-42 |
| 1981-02-27 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 83-87 | 1349.21 | 1725.82 | 15.88% | 84.12% | -2.04 | 25-43 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-108 | 1347.17 | 1514.40 | 18.80% | 81.20% | -3.99 | 25-44 |
| 1981-03-03 | Washington Bullets | L 93-112 | 1343.18 | 1502.53 | 39.73% | 60.27% | -11.10 | 25-45 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-107 | 1332.08 | 1483.14 | 20.26% | 79.74% | -1.84 | 25-46 |
| 1981-03-05 | Phoenix Suns | L 100-112 | 1330.24 | 1658.04 | 20.00% | 80.00% | -4.44 | 25-47 |
| 1981-03-07 | San Diego Clippers | W 97-94 | 1325.80 | 1468.40 | 42.06% | 57.94% | +6.43 | 26-47 |
| 1981-03-14 | @ Houston Rockets | L 82-101 | 1332.23 | 1502.62 | 18.52% | 81.48% | -5.17 | 26-48 |
| 1981-03-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 86-94 | 1327.06 | 1532.18 | 15.69% | 84.31% | -2.85 | 26-49 |
| 1981-03-18 | Dallas Mavericks | W 120-113 | 1324.21 | 1211.19 | 75.97% | 24.03% | +4.08 | 27-49 |
| 1981-03-21 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 95-105 | 1328.29 | 1211.92 | 54.22% | 45.78% | -10.99 | 27-50 |
| 1981-03-22 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-113 | 1317.30 | 1481.04 | 19.11% | 80.89% | -2.74 | 27-51 |
| 1981-03-24 | Kansas City Kings | L 92-105 | 1314.56 | 1502.40 | 35.88% | 64.12% | -8.29 | 27-52 |
| 1981-03-26 | San Antonio Spurs | L 97-98 | 1306.27 | 1532.19 | 31.00% | 69.00% | -1.99 | 27-53 |
| 1981-03-28 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-110 | 1304.28 | 1648.29 | 18.55% | 81.45% | +5.22 | 28-53 |
| 1981-03-29 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 90-105 | 1309.50 | 1616.16 | 9.40% | 90.60% | -2.33 | 28-54 |
| 1980-10-10 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 95-85 | 1484.09 | 1355.70 | 55.93% | 44.07% | +8.93 | 1-0 |
| 1980-10-11 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 120-126 | 1493.02 | 1589.86 | 48.58% | 51.42% | -5.39 | 1-1 |
| 1980-10-16 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 88-90 | 1487.63 | 1496.43 | 36.56% | 63.44% | -3.31 | 1-2 |
| 1980-10-17 | New Jersey Nets | L 112-114 | 1484.32 | 1473.66 | 63.69% | 36.31% | -5.78 | 1-3 |
| 1980-10-18 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-117 | 1478.54 | 1589.06 | 24.29% | 75.71% | -6.23 | 1-4 |
| 1980-10-22 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-96 | 1472.31 | 1476.17 | 61.74% | 38.26% | +8.85 | 2-4 |
| 1980-10-24 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-104 | 1481.16 | 1460.49 | 40.57% | 59.43% | -7.36 | 2-5 |
| 1980-10-25 | Boston Celtics | L 87-103 | 1473.80 | 1622.53 | 41.20% | 58.80% | -10.56 | 2-6 |
| 1980-10-26 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 88-111 | 1463.24 | 1606.64 | 20.98% | 79.02% | -6.45 | 2-7 |
| 1980-10-31 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 98-100 | 1456.79 | 1454.33 | 38.07% | 61.93% | -3.46 | 2-8 |
| 1980-11-01 | @ New York Knicks | L 93-111 | 1453.33 | 1510.33 | 30.39% | 69.61% | -8.26 | 2-9 |
| 1980-11-04 | Atlanta Hawks | W 122-98 | 1445.07 | 1527.44 | 50.66% | 49.34% | +15.49 | 3-9 |
| 1980-11-06 | Dallas Mavericks | W 116-95 | 1460.56 | 1267.30 | 83.38% | 16.62% | +4.88 | 4-9 |
| 1980-11-07 | Detroit Pistons | W 114-88 | 1465.44 | 1325.60 | 78.68% | 21.32% | +6.97 | 5-9 |
| 1980-11-11 | Denver Nuggets | W 107-92 | 1472.41 | 1452.99 | 64.85% | 35.15% | +8.73 | 6-9 |
| 1980-11-12 | @ Boston Celtics | L 86-93 | 1481.14 | 1645.32 | 19.07% | 80.93% | -3.23 | 6-10 |
| 1980-11-14 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-118 | 1477.91 | 1496.51 | 35.26% | 64.74% | -7.15 | 6-11 |
| 1980-11-15 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 100-88 | 1470.76 | 1477.17 | 36.88% | 63.12% | +14.02 | 7-11 |
| 1980-11-18 | Golden State Warriors | L 97-103 | 1484.78 | 1489.06 | 61.68% | 38.32% | -9.69 | 7-12 |
| 1980-11-21 | San Diego Clippers | W 102-90 | 1475.09 | 1396.15 | 72.21% | 27.79% | +6.17 | 8-12 |
| 1980-11-22 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 101-114 | 1481.26 | 1456.28 | 41.17% | 58.83% | -9.51 | 8-13 |
| 1980-11-27 | Indiana Pacers | W 123-108 | 1471.75 | 1513.83 | 56.42% | 43.58% | +10.81 | 9-13 |
| 1980-11-28 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-126 | 1482.56 | 1448.36 | 42.47% | 57.53% | -12.47 | 9-14 |
| 1980-11-29 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 98-89 | 1470.09 | 1667.87 | 34.57% | 65.43% | +12.58 | 10-14 |
| 1980-12-02 | Kansas City Kings | W 107-103 | 1482.67 | 1485.07 | 61.93% | 38.07% | +4.88 | 11-14 |
| 1980-12-03 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-128 | 1487.55 | 1528.17 | 32.42% | 67.58% | -7.49 | 11-15 |
| 1980-12-05 | Detroit Pistons | W 103-92 | 1480.06 | 1345.90 | 78.12% | 21.88% | +4.65 | 12-15 |
| 1980-12-07 | @ Boston Celtics | W 113-103 | 1484.71 | 1664.08 | 26.26% | 73.74% | +14.95 | 13-15 |
| 1980-12-09 | @ New York Knicks | L 104-107 | 1499.66 | 1516.25 | 35.52% | 64.48% | -3.95 | 13-16 |
| 1980-12-10 | Boston Celtics | L 99-101 | 1495.71 | 1660.84 | 38.94% | 61.06% | -3.53 | 13-17 |
| 1980-12-12 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 79-95 | 1492.18 | 1714.53 | 14.42% | 85.58% | -3.69 | 13-18 |
| 1980-12-13 | Indiana Pacers | W 114-105 | 1488.49 | 1560.07 | 52.21% | 47.79% | +9.18 | 14-18 |
| 1980-12-16 | Chicago Bulls | L 94-96 | 1497.67 | 1469.52 | 65.99% | 34.01% | -5.98 | 14-19 |
| 1980-12-19 | New York Knicks | L 96-102 | 1491.69 | 1536.75 | 56.00% | 44.00% | -8.79 | 14-20 |
| 1980-12-23 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 83-100 | 1482.90 | 1500.40 | 35.40% | 64.60% | -9.36 | 14-21 |
| 1980-12-25 | New Jersey Nets | W 109-94 | 1473.54 | 1404.92 | 71.00% | 29.00% | +7.20 | 15-21 |
| 1980-12-27 | Houston Rockets | W 115-97 | 1480.74 | 1464.54 | 64.42% | 35.58% | +9.68 | 16-21 |
| 1980-12-30 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-115 | 1490.42 | 1630.50 | 42.41% | 57.59% | -12.46 | 16-22 |
| 1981-01-02 | Chicago Bulls | L 82-92 | 1477.96 | 1518.80 | 56.60% | 43.40% | -11.47 | 16-23 |
| 1981-01-03 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-132 | 1466.49 | 1431.86 | 42.52% | 57.48% | -12.19 | 16-24 |
| 1981-01-06 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-107 | 1454.30 | 1610.40 | 19.79% | 80.21% | -3.81 | 16-25 |
| 1981-01-08 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 118-136 | 1450.49 | 1495.37 | 31.89% | 68.11% | -8.67 | 16-26 |
| 1981-01-10 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 106-94 | 1441.82 | 1210.47 | 69.66% | 30.34% | +6.73 | 17-26 |
| 1981-01-11 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-137 | 1448.55 | 1594.79 | 20.71% | 79.29% | -7.39 | 17-27 |
| 1981-01-14 | Los Angeles Lakers | W 114-104 | 1441.16 | 1624.05 | 36.54% | 63.46% | +12.87 | 18-27 |
| 1981-01-15 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-89 | 1454.03 | 1295.93 | 60.10% | 39.90% | +10.54 | 19-27 |
| 1981-01-17 | San Antonio Spurs | W 103-93 | 1464.57 | 1603.99 | 42.51% | 57.49% | +11.66 | 20-27 |
| 1981-01-18 | New Jersey Nets | W 110-99 | 1476.23 | 1356.37 | 76.68% | 23.32% | +4.95 | 21-27 |
| 1981-01-20 | Utah Jazz | W 121-113 | 1481.18 | 1383.91 | 74.28% | 25.72% | +4.67 | 22-27 |
| 1981-01-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-128 | 1485.85 | 1732.84 | 28.47% | 71.53% | -6.33 | 22-28 |
| 1981-01-23 | Seattle Supersonics | W 103-91 | 1479.52 | 1474.60 | 62.92% | 37.08% | +8.24 | 23-28 |
| 1981-01-25 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 118-100 | 1487.76 | 1350.30 | 57.22% | 42.78% | +11.63 | 24-28 |
| 1981-01-27 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 105-104 | 1499.39 | 1445.02 | 45.32% | 54.68% | +3.51 | 25-28 |
| 1981-01-28 | Phoenix Suns | W 108-98 | 1502.90 | 1665.96 | 39.22% | 60.78% | +12.32 | 26-28 |
| 1981-02-03 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-111 | 1515.22 | 1527.90 | 36.04% | 63.96% | -4.32 | 26-29 |
| 1981-02-04 | @ Seattle Supersonics | L 99-108 | 1510.90 | 1457.92 | 45.12% | 54.88% | -8.68 | 26-30 |
| 1981-02-06 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 116-110 | 1502.22 | 1508.07 | 36.95% | 63.05% | +9.90 | 27-30 |
| 1981-02-08 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 107-113 | 1512.12 | 1653.16 | 21.21% | 78.79% | -2.36 | 27-31 |
| 1981-02-10 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 115-110 | 1509.76 | 1431.07 | 48.81% | 51.19% | +7.34 | 28-31 |
| 1981-02-13 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-102 | 1517.10 | 1751.74 | 13.57% | 86.43% | +7.83 | 29-31 |
| 1981-02-14 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-105 | 1524.93 | 1270.82 | 72.36% | 27.64% | -6.55 | 29-32 |
| 1981-02-17 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-124 | 1518.38 | 1502.62 | 64.37% | 35.63% | -18.46 | 29-33 |
| 1981-02-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 129-108 | 1499.92 | 1747.33 | 28.42% | 71.58% | +21.03 | 30-33 |
| 1981-02-20 | @ New York Knicks | L 112-124 | 1520.95 | 1573.85 | 30.89% | 69.11% | -6.86 | 30-34 |
| 1981-02-22 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-102 | 1514.09 | 1662.61 | 41.23% | 58.77% | -7.93 | 30-35 |
| 1981-02-25 | New York Knicks | W 120-105 | 1506.16 | 1578.26 | 52.14% | 47.86% | +11.88 | 31-35 |
| 1981-02-27 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-112 | 1518.04 | 1496.77 | 40.66% | 59.34% | -9.03 | 31-36 |
| 1981-03-01 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-137 | 1509.01 | 1679.99 | 18.47% | 81.53% | -6.48 | 31-37 |
| 1981-03-03 | @ Utah Jazz | W 112-93 | 1502.53 | 1343.18 | 60.27% | 39.73% | +11.10 | 32-37 |
| 1981-03-04 | @ San Diego Clippers | W 115-103 | 1513.63 | 1472.99 | 43.37% | 56.63% | +12.57 | 33-37 |
| 1981-03-06 | @ Houston Rockets | W 105-104 | 1526.20 | 1489.63 | 42.80% | 57.20% | +3.67 | 34-37 |
| 1981-03-08 | Chicago Bulls | W 103-99 | 1529.87 | 1537.37 | 61.24% | 38.76% | +4.97 | 35-37 |
| 1981-03-11 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 104-109 | 1534.84 | 1285.97 | 71.75% | 28.25% | -10.28 | 35-38 |
| 1981-03-12 | Indiana Pacers | L 107-114 | 1524.56 | 1535.83 | 60.72% | 39.28% | -10.30 | 35-39 |
| 1981-03-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-101 | 1514.26 | 1384.00 | 77.74% | 22.26% | -4.98 | 35-40 |
| 1981-03-17 | Boston Celtics | L 91-112 | 1509.28 | 1733.22 | 31.25% | 68.75% | -9.18 | 35-41 |
| 1981-03-20 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-128 | 1500.10 | 1723.27 | 14.37% | 85.63% | -3.19 | 35-42 |
| 1981-03-22 | Atlanta Hawks | W 121-101 | 1496.91 | 1454.58 | 67.79% | 32.21% | +9.23 | 36-42 |
| 1981-03-25 | New York Knicks | W 105-84 | 1506.14 | 1586.19 | 50.99% | 49.01% | +14.39 | 37-42 |
| 1981-03-27 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 107-122 | 1520.53 | 1534.52 | 35.87% | 64.13% | -8.90 | 37-43 |
| 1981-03-28 | Detroit Pistons | W 108-103 | 1511.63 | 1322.03 | 83.09% | 16.91% | +2.42 | 38-43 |
| 1981-03-29 | Cleveland Cavaliers | W 138-103 | 1514.05 | 1374.28 | 78.67% | 21.33% | +8.09 | 39-43 |
Playoff Games
Every playoff game from each team's perspective, controlled by the team filter above. Sort any column by clicking its header. @ before an opponent name indicates an away game; the record column shows the team's running playoff W-L.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-04-05 | Chicago Bulls | W 121-109 | 1691.86 | 1608.42 | 72.73% | 27.27% | +6.05 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-07 | Chicago Bulls | W 106-97 | 1697.91 | 1602.37 | 74.09% | 25.91% | +4.99 | 2-0 |
| 1981-04-10 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-107 | 1702.90 | 1597.39 | 52.67% | 47.33% | +7.43 | 3-0 |
| 1981-04-12 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-103 | 1710.33 | 1589.95 | 54.79% | 45.21% | +7.10 | 4-0 |
| 1981-04-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-105 | 1717.43 | 1705.56 | 63.85% | 36.15% | -4.10 | 4-1 |
| 1981-04-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 118-99 | 1713.33 | 1709.66 | 62.76% | 37.24% | +10.41 | 5-1 |
| 1981-04-24 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-110 | 1723.74 | 1699.25 | 41.11% | 58.89% | -8.33 | 5-2 |
| 1981-04-26 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-107 | 1715.41 | 1707.58 | 38.80% | 61.20% | -3.52 | 5-3 |
| 1981-04-29 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-109 | 1711.89 | 1711.10 | 62.37% | 37.63% | +3.41 | 6-3 |
| 1981-05-01 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-98 | 1715.30 | 1707.69 | 38.78% | 61.22% | +5.55 | 7-3 |
| 1981-05-03 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 91-90 | 1720.85 | 1702.14 | 64.76% | 35.24% | +2.26 | 8-3 |
| 1981-05-05 | Houston Rockets | W 98-95 | 1723.11 | 1568.33 | 80.08% | 19.92% | +2.21 | 9-3 |
| 1981-05-07 | Houston Rockets | L 90-92 | 1725.32 | 1566.11 | 80.49% | 19.51% | -7.30 | 9-4 |
| 1981-05-09 | @ Houston Rockets | W 94-71 | 1718.02 | 1573.41 | 58.22% | 41.78% | +12.85 | 10-4 |
| 1981-05-10 | @ Houston Rockets | L 86-91 | 1730.87 | 1560.57 | 61.77% | 38.23% | -8.86 | 10-5 |
| 1981-05-12 | Houston Rockets | W 109-80 | 1722.01 | 1569.42 | 79.88% | 20.12% | +6.95 | 11-5 |
| 1981-05-14 | @ Houston Rockets | W 102-91 | 1728.96 | 1562.48 | 61.25% | 38.75% | +8.24 | 12-5 |
| 1981-03-31 | @ New York Knicks | W 90-80 | 1594.85 | 1576.60 | 40.24% | 59.76% | +12.11 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-03 | New York Knicks | W 115-114 | 1606.96 | 1564.49 | 67.81% | 32.19% | +1.46 | 2-0 |
| 1981-04-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-121 | 1608.42 | 1691.86 | 27.27% | 72.73% | -6.05 | 2-1 |
| 1981-04-07 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-106 | 1602.37 | 1697.91 | 25.91% | 74.09% | -4.98 | 2-2 |
| 1981-04-10 | Boston Celtics | L 107-113 | 1597.39 | 1702.90 | 47.33% | 52.67% | -7.44 | 2-3 |
| 1981-04-12 | Boston Celtics | L 103-109 | 1589.95 | 1710.33 | 45.21% | 54.79% | -7.09 | 2-4 |
| 1981-04-01 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-107 | 1505.43 | 1637.88 | 22.05% | 77.95% | +9.99 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-03 | Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-111 | 1515.42 | 1627.89 | 46.34% | 53.66% | -6.64 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-05 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 89-86 | 1508.78 | 1634.53 | 22.72% | 77.28% | +8.58 | 2-1 |
| 1981-04-07 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 107-98 | 1517.36 | 1545.76 | 33.98% | 66.02% | +12.70 | 3-1 |
| 1981-04-08 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 113-125 | 1530.06 | 1533.07 | 37.33% | 62.67% | -8.29 | 3-2 |
| 1981-04-10 | San Antonio Spurs | W 112-99 | 1521.77 | 1541.36 | 59.58% | 40.42% | +9.34 | 4-2 |
| 1981-04-12 | San Antonio Spurs | L 112-114 | 1531.11 | 1532.02 | 62.14% | 37.86% | -5.63 | 4-3 |
| 1981-04-14 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 123-117 | 1525.48 | 1537.65 | 36.11% | 63.89% | +10.03 | 5-3 |
| 1981-04-15 | San Antonio Spurs | L 96-101 | 1535.51 | 1527.62 | 63.32% | 36.68% | -9.08 | 5-4 |
| 1981-04-17 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 105-100 | 1526.43 | 1536.69 | 36.36% | 63.64% | +9.13 | 6-4 |
| 1981-04-21 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 97-78 | 1535.56 | 1543.16 | 36.72% | 63.28% | +17.68 | 7-4 |
| 1981-04-22 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 79-88 | 1553.24 | 1525.48 | 41.56% | 58.44% | -8.00 | 7-5 |
| 1981-04-24 | Kansas City Kings | W 92-88 | 1545.24 | 1533.47 | 63.84% | 36.16% | +4.64 | 8-5 |
| 1981-04-26 | Kansas City Kings | W 100-89 | 1549.88 | 1528.83 | 65.06% | 34.94% | +7.43 | 9-5 |
| 1981-04-29 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 97-88 | 1557.31 | 1521.41 | 42.70% | 57.30% | +11.02 | 10-5 |
| 1981-05-05 | @ Boston Celtics | L 95-98 | 1568.33 | 1723.11 | 19.92% | 80.08% | -2.22 | 10-6 |
| 1981-05-07 | @ Boston Celtics | W 92-90 | 1566.11 | 1725.32 | 19.51% | 80.49% | +7.30 | 11-6 |
| 1981-05-09 | Boston Celtics | L 71-94 | 1573.41 | 1718.02 | 41.78% | 58.22% | -12.84 | 11-7 |
| 1981-05-10 | Boston Celtics | W 91-86 | 1560.57 | 1730.87 | 38.23% | 61.77% | +8.85 | 12-7 |
| 1981-05-12 | @ Boston Celtics | L 80-109 | 1569.42 | 1722.01 | 20.12% | 79.88% | -6.94 | 12-8 |
| 1981-05-14 | Boston Celtics | L 91-102 | 1562.48 | 1728.96 | 38.75% | 61.25% | -8.24 | 12-9 |
| 1981-03-31 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-124 | 1536.23 | 1702.95 | 18.84% | 81.16% | -4.83 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-02 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 85-96 | 1531.40 | 1707.78 | 37.41% | 62.59% | -7.96 | 0-2 |
| 1981-04-01 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 98-97 | 1520.59 | 1557.94 | 32.84% | 67.16% | +3.04 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-03 | Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-124 | 1523.63 | 1554.90 | 57.95% | 42.05% | -5.87 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-05 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-95 | 1517.76 | 1560.77 | 32.12% | 67.88% | +13.05 | 2-1 |
| 1981-04-07 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 80-102 | 1530.81 | 1618.49 | 26.79% | 73.21% | -8.05 | 2-2 |
| 1981-04-08 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 88-83 | 1522.76 | 1626.54 | 25.01% | 74.99% | +10.74 | 3-2 |
| 1981-04-10 | Phoenix Suns | W 93-92 | 1533.50 | 1615.80 | 50.67% | 49.33% | +3.17 | 4-2 |
| 1981-04-12 | Phoenix Suns | W 102-95 | 1536.67 | 1612.63 | 51.58% | 48.42% | +8.21 | 5-2 |
| 1981-04-15 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 89-101 | 1544.88 | 1604.42 | 30.08% | 69.92% | -6.68 | 5-3 |
| 1981-04-17 | Phoenix Suns | L 76-81 | 1538.20 | 1611.10 | 52.02% | 47.98% | -7.46 | 5-4 |
| 1981-04-19 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 95-88 | 1530.74 | 1618.56 | 26.77% | 73.23% | +12.42 | 6-4 |
| 1981-04-21 | Houston Rockets | L 78-97 | 1543.16 | 1535.56 | 63.28% | 36.72% | -17.68 | 6-5 |
| 1981-04-22 | Houston Rockets | W 88-79 | 1525.48 | 1553.24 | 58.44% | 41.56% | +7.99 | 7-5 |
| 1981-04-24 | @ Houston Rockets | L 88-92 | 1533.47 | 1545.24 | 36.16% | 63.84% | -4.64 | 7-6 |
| 1981-04-26 | @ Houston Rockets | L 89-100 | 1528.83 | 1549.88 | 34.94% | 65.06% | -7.42 | 7-7 |
| 1981-04-29 | Houston Rockets | L 88-97 | 1521.41 | 1557.31 | 57.30% | 42.70% | -11.02 | 7-8 |
| 1981-04-01 | Houston Rockets | L 107-111 | 1637.88 | 1505.43 | 77.95% | 22.05% | -9.99 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-03 | @ Houston Rockets | W 111-106 | 1627.89 | 1515.42 | 53.66% | 46.34% | +6.64 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-05 | Houston Rockets | L 86-89 | 1634.53 | 1508.78 | 77.28% | 22.72% | -8.58 | 1-2 |
| 1981-04-05 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 122-125 | 1689.94 | 1715.74 | 34.32% | 65.68% | -3.81 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-07 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-99 | 1686.13 | 1719.55 | 33.34% | 66.66% | +13.51 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-10 | Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-108 | 1699.64 | 1706.03 | 61.39% | 38.61% | -8.79 | 1-2 |
| 1981-04-12 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-98 | 1690.85 | 1714.83 | 58.96% | 41.04% | +8.72 | 2-2 |
| 1981-04-15 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-116 | 1699.57 | 1706.11 | 36.86% | 63.14% | -9.74 | 2-3 |
| 1981-04-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | W 109-86 | 1689.83 | 1715.85 | 58.68% | 41.32% | +12.70 | 3-3 |
| 1981-04-19 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 98-99 | 1702.53 | 1703.15 | 37.66% | 62.34% | -2.41 | 3-4 |
| 1981-03-31 | Chicago Bulls | L 80-90 | 1576.60 | 1594.85 | 59.76% | 40.24% | -12.11 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-03 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 114-115 | 1564.49 | 1606.96 | 32.19% | 67.81% | -1.46 | 0-2 |
| 1981-03-31 | Indiana Pacers | W 124-108 | 1702.95 | 1536.23 | 81.16% | 18.84% | +4.83 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-02 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 96-85 | 1707.78 | 1531.40 | 62.59% | 37.41% | +7.96 | 2-0 |
| 1981-04-05 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-122 | 1715.74 | 1689.94 | 65.68% | 34.32% | +3.81 | 3-0 |
| 1981-04-07 | Milwaukee Bucks | L 99-109 | 1719.55 | 1686.13 | 66.66% | 33.34% | -13.52 | 3-1 |
| 1981-04-10 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-103 | 1706.03 | 1699.64 | 38.61% | 61.39% | +8.80 | 4-1 |
| 1981-04-12 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-109 | 1714.83 | 1690.85 | 41.04% | 58.96% | -8.72 | 4-2 |
| 1981-04-15 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 116-99 | 1706.11 | 1699.57 | 63.14% | 36.86% | +9.74 | 5-2 |
| 1981-04-17 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 86-109 | 1715.85 | 1689.83 | 41.32% | 58.68% | -12.70 | 5-3 |
| 1981-04-19 | Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-98 | 1703.15 | 1702.53 | 62.34% | 37.66% | +2.41 | 6-3 |
| 1981-04-21 | @ Boston Celtics | W 105-104 | 1705.56 | 1717.43 | 36.15% | 63.85% | +4.10 | 7-3 |
| 1981-04-22 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-118 | 1709.66 | 1713.33 | 37.24% | 62.76% | -10.41 | 7-4 |
| 1981-04-24 | Boston Celtics | W 110-100 | 1699.25 | 1723.74 | 58.89% | 41.11% | +8.33 | 8-4 |
| 1981-04-26 | Boston Celtics | W 107-105 | 1707.58 | 1715.41 | 61.20% | 38.80% | +3.52 | 9-4 |
| 1981-04-29 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-111 | 1711.10 | 1711.89 | 37.63% | 62.37% | -3.41 | 9-5 |
| 1981-05-01 | Boston Celtics | L 98-100 | 1707.69 | 1715.30 | 61.22% | 38.78% | -5.55 | 9-6 |
| 1981-05-03 | @ Boston Celtics | L 90-91 | 1702.14 | 1720.85 | 35.24% | 64.76% | -2.26 | 9-7 |
| 1981-04-07 | Kansas City Kings | W 102-80 | 1618.49 | 1530.81 | 73.21% | 26.79% | +8.05 | 1-0 |
| 1981-04-08 | Kansas City Kings | L 83-88 | 1626.54 | 1522.76 | 74.99% | 25.01% | -10.74 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-10 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 92-93 | 1615.80 | 1533.50 | 49.33% | 50.67% | -3.17 | 1-2 |
| 1981-04-12 | @ Kansas City Kings | L 95-102 | 1612.63 | 1536.67 | 48.42% | 51.58% | -8.21 | 1-3 |
| 1981-04-15 | Kansas City Kings | W 101-89 | 1604.42 | 1544.88 | 69.92% | 30.08% | +6.68 | 2-3 |
| 1981-04-17 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 81-76 | 1611.10 | 1538.20 | 47.98% | 52.02% | +7.46 | 3-3 |
| 1981-04-19 | Kansas City Kings | L 88-95 | 1618.56 | 1530.74 | 73.23% | 26.77% | -12.42 | 3-4 |
| 1981-04-01 | Kansas City Kings | L 97-98 | 1557.94 | 1520.59 | 67.16% | 32.84% | -3.04 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-03 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 124-119 | 1554.90 | 1523.63 | 42.05% | 57.95% | +5.87 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-05 | Kansas City Kings | L 95-104 | 1560.77 | 1517.76 | 67.88% | 32.12% | -13.05 | 1-2 |
| 1981-04-07 | Houston Rockets | L 98-107 | 1545.76 | 1517.36 | 66.02% | 33.98% | -12.69 | 0-1 |
| 1981-04-08 | Houston Rockets | W 125-113 | 1533.07 | 1530.06 | 62.67% | 37.33% | +8.29 | 1-1 |
| 1981-04-10 | @ Houston Rockets | L 99-112 | 1541.36 | 1521.77 | 40.42% | 59.58% | -9.34 | 1-2 |
| 1981-04-12 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-112 | 1532.02 | 1531.11 | 37.86% | 62.14% | +5.63 | 2-2 |
| 1981-04-14 | Houston Rockets | L 117-123 | 1537.65 | 1525.48 | 63.89% | 36.11% | -10.03 | 2-3 |
| 1981-04-15 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-96 | 1527.62 | 1535.51 | 36.68% | 63.32% | +9.07 | 3-3 |
| 1981-04-17 | Houston Rockets | L 100-105 | 1536.69 | 1526.43 | 63.64% | 36.36% | -9.12 | 3-4 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 games where the underdog won despite the lowest pregame win probability. Underdog Win % is the winner's pregame chance of winning the game (lower = bigger upset). @ before a team name indicates the away side. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1981-03-27 | 4.97% | Detroit Pistons | 1291.57 | 115 | @ Boston Celtics | 1717.10 | 90 |
| 2 | 1980-11-04 | 8.53% | Detroit Pistons | 1318.50 | 98 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1643.61 | 96 |
| 3 | 1981-01-07 | 9.33% | Dallas Mavericks | 1203.94 | 111 | @ Golden State Warriors | 1512.06 | 109 |
| 4 | 1981-01-20 | 9.82% | @ Detroit Pistons | 1272.80 | 83 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1744.94 | 75 |
| 5 | 1981-03-18 | 10.04% | Atlanta Hawks | 1448.51 | 108 | @ Boston Celtics | 1742.40 | 97 |
| 6 | 1980-10-22 | 10.56% | Dallas Mavericks | 1290.23 | 107 | @ Seattle Supersonics | 1574.43 | 102 |
| 7 | 1981-03-14 | 11.16% | Detroit Pistons | 1285.63 | 101 | @ Indiana Pacers | 1558.99 | 94 |
| 8 | 1981-03-10 | 11.19% | @ Dallas Mavericks | 1198.17 | 107 | Phoenix Suns | 1645.04 | 103 |
| 9 | 1981-03-25 | 11.40% | Dallas Mavericks | 1220.96 | 126 | @ Denver Nuggets | 1490.14 | 115 |
| 10 | 1980-11-02 | 13.14% | Denver Nuggets | 1436.26 | 123 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1677.46 | 121 |
| 11 | 1980-12-05 | 13.24% | New Jersey Nets | 1419.88 | 90 | @ Phoenix Suns | 1659.54 | 88 |
| 12 | 1981-02-13 | 13.57% | Washington Bullets | 1517.10 | 104 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 1751.74 | 102 |
| 13 | 1980-12-03 | 13.63% | San Diego Clippers | 1426.35 | 120 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1660.09 | 114 |
| 14 | 1980-11-30 | 14.68% | Chicago Bulls | 1461.73 | 122 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1680.55 | 108 |
| 15 | 1981-03-17 | 15.02% | @ New Jersey Nets | 1313.87 | 126 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1701.90 | 120 |
| 16 | 1980-11-16 | 15.48% | Chicago Bulls | 1435.40 | 114 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1643.34 | 108 |
| 17 | 1981-02-13 | 15.62% | @ Utah Jazz | 1348.87 | 104 | Boston Celtics | 1728.84 | 89 |
| 18 | 1981-03-04 | 15.93% | Chicago Bulls | 1519.50 | 111 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 1721.51 | 100 |
| 19 | 1980-12-14 | 16.45% | Portland Trail Blazers | 1459.04 | 116 | @ Phoenix Suns | 1654.41 | 110 |
| 20 | 1981-02-13 | 16.55% | Golden State Warriors | 1483.70 | 110 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1677.76 | 106 |
| 21 | 1980-12-27 | 16.77% | @ Denver Nuggets | 1371.53 | 125 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1736.78 | 121 |
| 22 | 1981-02-22 | 18.09% | Dallas Mavericks | 1176.47 | 132 | @ New Jersey Nets | 1351.82 | 109 |
| 23 | 1981-03-15 | 18.34% | San Diego Clippers | 1468.75 | 122 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1641.19 | 118 |
| 24 | 1981-02-20 | 18.36% | Houston Rockets | 1470.00 | 110 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 1642.20 | 107 |
| 25 | 1981-03-28 | 18.55% | @ Utah Jazz | 1304.28 | 112 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1648.29 | 110 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | |||
| 1 | 1981-03-27 | 30.46 | Detroit Pistons | 115 | 1291.57 | 4.97% | @ Boston Celtics | 90 | 1717.10 | 95.03% |
| 2 | 1981-02-22 | 25.18 | Dallas Mavericks | 132 | 1176.47 | 18.09% | @ New Jersey Nets | 109 | 1351.82 | 81.91% |
| 3 | 1981-03-08 | 23.56 | @ Kansas City Kings | 105 | 1508.09 | 39.57% | Phoenix Suns | 68 | 1668.60 | 60.43% |
| 4 | 1981-01-29 | 21.22 | @ Chicago Bulls | 108 | 1521.27 | 31.00% | Boston Celtics | 85 | 1747.26 | 69.00% |
| 5 | 1981-02-19 | 21.03 | @ Washington Bullets | 129 | 1499.92 | 28.42% | Philadelphia 76ers | 108 | 1747.33 | 71.58% |
| 6 | 1981-02-13 | 20.95 | @ Utah Jazz | 104 | 1348.87 | 15.62% | Boston Celtics | 89 | 1728.84 | 84.38% |
| 7 | 1980-11-30 | 20.47 | Chicago Bulls | 122 | 1461.73 | 14.68% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 108 | 1680.55 | 85.32% |
| 8 | 1981-01-24 | 19.97 | @ Detroit Pistons | 117 | 1276.67 | 35.05% | Cleveland Cavaliers | 94 | 1470.79 | 64.95% |
| 9 | 1980-11-05 | 19.31 | @ San Antonio Spurs | 114 | 1538.90 | 45.01% | Phoenix Suns | 84 | 1660.64 | 54.99% |
| 10 | 1981-03-18 | 19.13 | Atlanta Hawks | 108 | 1448.51 | 10.04% | @ Boston Celtics | 97 | 1742.40 | 89.96% |
| 11 | 1981-02-17 | 19.05 | @ San Diego Clippers | 128 | 1433.03 | 48.26% | Chicago Bulls | 95 | 1532.10 | 51.74% |
| 12 | 1980-12-19 | 18.95 | @ Chicago Bulls | 129 | 1471.24 | 38.36% | Milwaukee Bucks | 106 | 1640.62 | 61.64% |
| 13 | 1981-03-25 | 18.84 | Dallas Mavericks | 126 | 1220.96 | 11.40% | @ Denver Nuggets | 115 | 1490.14 | 88.60% |
| 14 | 1981-03-13 | 18.56 | New Jersey Nets | 140 | 1296.26 | 25.25% | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 125 | 1397.88 | 74.75% |
| 15 | 1981-02-17 | 18.46 | Portland Trail Blazers | 124 | 1502.62 | 35.63% | @ Washington Bullets | 104 | 1518.38 | 64.37% |
| 16 | 1981-02-06 | 18.38 | New York Knicks | 112 | 1513.85 | 32.43% | @ Chicago Bulls | 94 | 1554.40 | 67.57% |
| 17 | 1981-02-15 | 18.18 | New York Knicks | 115 | 1556.99 | 24.23% | @ Phoenix Suns | 101 | 1668.11 | 75.77% |
| 18 | 1981-03-18 | 17.95 | New York Knicks | 116 | 1562.21 | 22.33% | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 103 | 1691.79 | 77.67% |
| 19 | 1981-03-04 | 17.87 | Chicago Bulls | 111 | 1519.50 | 15.93% | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 100 | 1721.51 | 84.07% |
| 20 | 1981-04-21 * | 17.68 | Houston Rockets | 97 | 1535.56 | 36.72% | @ Kansas City Kings | 78 | 1543.16 | 63.28% |
| 21 | 1981-01-14 | 17.60 | Portland Trail Blazers | 110 | 1491.35 | 37.01% | @ Kansas City Kings | 91 | 1496.76 | 62.99% |
| 22 | 1981-03-04 | 17.46 | Kansas City Kings | 111 | 1484.22 | 27.20% | @ San Antonio Spurs | 97 | 1568.32 | 72.80% |
| 23 | 1980-10-10 | 17.45 | Indiana Pacers | 110 | 1485.42 | 37.54% | @ New Jersey Nets | 91 | 1486.93 | 62.46% |
| 24 | 1980-11-12 | 17.40 | New York Knicks | 125 | 1536.37 | 21.67% | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 113 | 1672.65 | 78.33% |
| 25 | 1980-11-23 | 17.32 | Milwaukee Bucks | 110 | 1648.89 | 32.47% | @ Los Angeles Lakers | 94 | 1689.14 | 67.53% |