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NBA Pace Stats Today

2026-27 season, ratings from last season until games start, box scores through Jul 23, 1:15 PM CT

Today, SA at UTAH projects as the fastest game at 103.4 possessions, +2.1 against the league average of 101.3. The fastest team by pace rating is the Miami Heat at 103.7, and the slowest is the Boston Celtics at 98.7.

Up in pace

SA@UTAHSA @ UTAH103.4(+2.1)O/U 226.5

Slow

@PORLON @ POR-(-)O/U 211.5
MIN@NYMIN @ NY100.5(-0.8)O/U 227.5
BKN@WSHBKN @ WSH101.1(-0.2)O/U 222.5

Total vs pace

SA@UTAHSA @ UTAHFast game, low totalO/U 226.5

Today's games: projected pace

TipMatchupProj pacevs LgTierTotalHome spreadML (A / H)Away rankHome rankActual
8:00 PM CT
SA@UTAHSA @ UTAH
103.4+2.1Up in pace226.5-4.5+142 / -170142-
6:00 PM CT
OKC@ATLOKC @ ATL
102.4+1.1Neutral223.5-5.5+180 / -218197-
6:00 PM CT
BKN@WSHBKN @ WSH
101.1-0.2Neutral222.5-3.5+124 / -148266-
6:30 PM CT
MIN@NYMIN @ NY
100.5-0.8Neutral227.5-1.5-105 / -1151027-
3:00 PM CT
@PORLON @ POR
---211.5-36.5- / --8-

NBA team pace rankings

RankTeamPace ratingvs LgGPSeason paceLast 10Last 5Last seasonOff rtgDef rtgNet rtgGame pts
1
MIAMiami Heat
103.7+2.40---105.3114.6112.5+2.1239.6
2
UTAHUtah Jazz
103.1+1.80---104.3111.8120.0-8.2243.6
3
CHIChicago Bulls
103.0+1.70---104.1111.7115.8-4.1237.8
4
MEMMemphis Grizzlies
102.7+1.40---103.6110.2116.5-6.4235.4
5
DALDallas Mavericks
102.7+1.40---103.6109.1114.7-5.6233.8
6
WSHWashington Wizards
102.6+1.30---103.4108.7120.3-11.6237.8
7
ATLAtlanta Hawks
102.5+1.20---103.3114.1111.9+2.2234.5
8
PORPortland Trail Blazers
102.2+0.90---102.8111.5112.5-1.0231.2
9
INDIndiana Pacers
102.2+0.90---102.7109.2116.6-7.4232.8
10
MINMinnesota Timberwolves
102.0+0.70---102.5114.9111.0+3.9232.6
11
NONew Orleans Pelicans
102.0+0.70---102.4112.1116.5-4.3235.5
12
ORLOrlando Magic
101.8+0.50---102.1112.2112.3-0.1230.9
13
CLECleveland Cavaliers
101.6+0.30---101.8117.0112.9+4.2234.9
14
SASan Antonio Spurs
101.6+0.30---101.7117.5109.4+8.1231.4
15
PHIPhiladelphia 76ers
101.5+0.20---101.6113.2112.8+0.4231.9
16
DETDetroit Pistons
101.3+0.00---101.4115.3107.6+7.7227.4
17
SACSacramento Kings
101.2-0.10---101.2109.6118.7-9.1232.0
18
GSGolden State Warriors
101.1-0.10---101.0112.7113.3-0.6229.8
19
OKCOklahoma City Thunder
101.1-0.20---101.0117.0105.7+11.3226.9
20
DENDenver Nuggets
100.6-0.70---100.2120.3115.3+4.9239.0
21
TORToronto Raptors
100.6-0.70---100.1113.9111.2+2.7226.4
22
LALLos Angeles Lakers
100.5-0.80---100.0116.6114.1+2.5230.9
23
PHXPhoenix Suns
100.0-1.30---99.2113.0111.7+1.4223.7
24
MILMilwaukee Bucks
100.0-1.30---99.1111.2117.4-6.2227.5
25
CHACharlotte Hornets
100.0-1.30---99.1115.9112.6+3.3227.5
26
BKNBrooklyn Nets
99.8-1.50---98.8106.6117.2-10.5221.8
27
NYNew York Knicks
99.8-1.50---98.8117.9110.8+7.0226.7
28
LACLA Clippers
99.5-1.80---98.3115.5113.6+1.9226.4
29
HOUHouston Rockets
99.4-1.90---98.2115.9110.9+5.0225.2
30
BOSBoston Celtics
98.7-2.60---97.0117.9110.4+7.5222.0

League average: 101.3 possessions per 48 minutes, 231.2 combined points per game. Pace rating = half season, half last 10 games (last season's pace until this season starts). Up in pace = 2 or more possessions above the league average. Slow = 2 or more below.

What NBA pace measures

Pace is the number of possessions a team uses in 48 minutes. More possessions mean more shots, rebounds, assists and fantasy points for every player in the game, so pace is one of the first filters for an NBA DFS slate, a player prop or a game total.

We count possessions from the box score: field goal attempts, minus offensive rebounds, plus turnovers, plus 0.44 times free throw attempts. We average both teams and scale each game to 48 minutes, so an overtime game does not make a team look faster than it is.

How the projected pace is built

Each team gets a pace rating from its season average and its last 10 games, half and half. A game's projection starts at the league average and adds how far each team is above or below it. Early in the season, when a team has few games, its rating leans on last season's pace, pulled 40 percent back to the league average.

We tested the method game by game on the 2025-26 regular season without letting it see the games it graded. It missed by 3.35 possessions on average, against 4.08 for a plain league average guess. Games it projected in the top fifth averaged 105.1 actual possessions, and games in the bottom fifth averaged 97.1.

How to use pace for NBA DFS and betting

Start with the Up in pace games for game stacks and for value plays who need volume. A Slow game with a high total is a game where the points come from efficient offense, not extra possessions, so lean on the stars over the role players. A fast projection with a low total is a game the market may be underrating for volume.

Pace is a team stat, so check it against minutes. Use the NBA rotations tracker and the injury report to see who gets the extra possessions when a starter sits.

Frequently asked questions

Which NBA team plays the fastest?

The team ranked first in the team table, by its pace rating. It updates every day of the season.

What is the average NBA pace?

About 101 possessions per 48 minutes in the 2025-26 regular season. The current league number shows under the team table.

Does the pace include overtime or the playoffs?

Overtime is removed by scaling every game to 48 minutes. Playoff and preseason games are left out.

When does the pace update?

Every 30 minutes on game days, after new box scores and line moves.

Is this tool free?

Yes, with no account.