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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 28 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 17:00
Final 97-101 (OT)
29-26 20-23 18-27 23-14 7-11
Position#21
Record24-24
FormLLWWW
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game112.7
vs
Position#3
Record30-18
FormWWWLW
Points / game112.9
Allowed / game107.8
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns
13 Mar 2027
CHA v PHX
upcoming
02 Apr 2026
CHA127
PHX107
07 Jan 2025
CHA115
PHX104
15 Mar 2024
CHA96
PHX107
01 Mar 2023
CHA91
PHX105
02 Jan 2022
CHA99
PHX133
28 Mar 2021
CHA97
PHX101
02 Dec 2019
CHA104
PHX109
19 Jan 2019
CHA135
PHX115
10 Mar 2018
CHA122
PHX115
26 Mar 2017
CHA120
PHX106
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CHA126
PHX92
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CHA106
PHX111
22 Nov 2013
CHA91
PHX98
07 Nov 2012
CHA110
PHX117
20 Nov 2010
CHA123
PHX105
16 Jan 2010
CHA125
PHX99
23 Jan 2009
CHA98
PHX76
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Charlotte Hornets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Charlotte HornetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHornets
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
135-102
135
102
+33
135avg 106
A04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
105-102
105
102
+3
97avg 106
H12/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
114-104
114
104
+10
118avg 106
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
122-116
122
116
+6
116avg 106
H15/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
104-129
104
129
-25
93avg 106
A18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
105-116
105
116
-11
100avg 106
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
98-125
98
125
-27
89avg 106
A21/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
100-97
100
97
+3
95avg 106
A23/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
122-97
122
97
+25
124avg 106
A25/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-105
110
105
+5
110avg 106
H27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-33
26-23
36-20
37-26
30-22
18-17
25-33
32-30
44-24
23-28
31-21
16-31
32-37
29-30
30-29
31-20
25-26
20-31
22-38
37-34
24-31
21-29
34-23
26-33
21-37
23-29
32-32
22-27
31-21
24-24
19-24
26-28
26-26
32-29
35-15
29-27
40-23
32-26
20-30
18-26
220.8Avg total
111.5Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)112.0112.7224.7-0.850%
Season at home (23)110.1109.1219.2+1.057%
Season away (25)113.6116.0229.7-2.444%
Last 10 (10)111.5109.3220.8+2.270%
Last 5 (5)107.0108.0215.0-1.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)112.4124.1236.5-11.825%
vs Similar (18)114.6112.9227.6+1.767%
vs Weaker (4)114.0103.0217.0+11.075%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
120-98
120
98
+22
119avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
127-121
127
121
+6
126avg 109
A12/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
111-122
111
122
-11
102avg 109
H14/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
122-99
122
99
+23
122avg 109
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
119-123
119
123
-4
119avg 109
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
113-101
113
101
+12
109avg 109
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
111-94
111
94
+17
111avg 109
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-100
110
100
+10
104avg 109
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
111-112
111
112
-1
102avg 109
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
104-100
104
100
+4
100avg 109
A26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-23
28-28
25-22
33-25
30-33
30-27
30-34
37-27
33-29
24-33
20-35
34-25
24-25
36-27
36-25
26-22
25-25
33-28
33-30
28-40
34-29
30-25
19-24
30-23
31-26
28-18
29-32
23-18
25-20
33-23
27-30
25-27
32-24
27-35
32-27
20-26
29-28
24-23
30-26
21-23
221.8Avg total
114.8Scored
107.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (48)112.9107.8220.8+5.162%
Season at home (25)114.8107.8222.7+7.060%
Season away (23)110.8107.8218.7+3.065%
Last 10 (10)114.8107.0221.8+7.870%
Last 5 (5)109.8101.4211.2+8.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)117.5106.8224.2+10.883%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)113.3106.9220.2+6.467%
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: +3.5+3.5Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +2.1+2.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: +3.5+3.5Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +2.6+2.6Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: -0.4-0.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +2.1+2.1
Charlotte HornetsPhoenix Suns
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Charlotte HornetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
48-39
48
39
+9
H12/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
67-52
67
52
+15
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
61-67
61
67
-6
H15/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
45-57
45
57
-12
A18/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
45-60
45
60
-15
A19/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
44-66
44
66
-22
A21/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
55-45
55
45
+10
A23/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A25/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
72-49
72
49
+23
H27/03
NBA
110.3Avg total
55.7Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.558.9116.4-1.440%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.757.7116.5+1.053%-
Last 30 away (15)56.360.1116.4-3.927%-
Last 10 (10)55.754.6110.3+1.160%-
Last 5 (5)54.855.0109.8-0.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)53.963.9117.8-10.025%-
vs Similar (18)59.357.2116.5+2.244%-
vs Weaker (4)56.557.0113.5-0.550%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
62-51
62
51
+11
H05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A12/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
57-62
57
62
-5
H14/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
58-53
58
53
+5
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
64-54
64
54
+10
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
58-43
58
43
+15
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
53-51
53
51
+2
A26/03
NBA
111.9Avg total
59.0Scored
52.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.352.7110.0+4.663%-
Last 30 at home (18)58.752.9111.7+5.878%-
Last 30 away (12)55.152.3107.4+2.842%-
Last 10 (10)59.052.9111.9+6.170%-
Last 5 (5)58.650.2108.8+8.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)59.052.1111.1+6.967%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)56.153.1109.2+3.061%-
This opponent (Charlotte Hornets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Charlotte Hornetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Charlotte Hornets: 111.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.4 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.724.7
51.8%
52.8%49.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.914.6
39.6%
36.6%43.8
🏀 Free throws23.618.3
77.5%
77.7%18.3
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 114.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.7 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.632.7
57.8%
52.8%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.611.9
37.7%
36.6%35.7
🏀 Free throws16.613.7
82.5%
77.7%13.7
They take 88.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WWWLLLWWWW
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWLWLWW
#21
League position
#3
+2.2
Net rating
+7.8
111.4
Offensive rating
114.1
109.2
Defensive rating
106.4
55.1%
Effective FG%
57.3%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
51.6%
15.0%
Turnover %
13.5%
21.3%
Off. rebound %
20.5%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.19
39.6%
3-point %
37.7%
71.0%
Assist %
62.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence111.4 · 114.1Defence109.2 · 106.4Shooting55.1% · 57.3%3-point %39.6% · 37.7%Ball care15.0% · 13.5%Off. rebounds21.3% · 20.5%Free throws0.28 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)70% · 70%
■ Charlotte Hornets   ■ Phoenix Suns
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
7
Charlotte Hornets wins
3
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/03/21HMiami Heat110-105
25/03/21AHouston Rockets122-97
23/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs100-97
21/03/21ALos Angeles Clippers98-125
19/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers105-116
18/03/21ADenver Nuggets104-129
15/03/21HSacramento Kings122-116
14/03/21HToronto Raptors114-104
12/03/21HDetroit Pistons105-102
04/03/21AMinnesota Timberwolves135-102
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/03/21AToronto Raptors104-100
25/03/21AOrlando Magic111-112
24/03/21AMiami Heat110-100
22/03/21HLos Angeles Lakers111-94
20/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves113-101
19/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves119-123
16/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies122-99
14/03/21HIndiana Pacers111-122
12/03/21APortland Trail Blazers127-121
05/03/21HGolden State Warriors120-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW50%
HomeWWWWW57%
AwayLLLWW44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482325
Win %50%57%44%
Points / game112.0110.1113.6
Allowed / game112.7109.1116.0
Point differential-0.8+1.0-2.4
Avg total224.7219.2229.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%22%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)71% (7)57% (7)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW62%
HomeLWLWW60%
AwayWWWLW65%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games482523
Win %62%60%65%
Points / game112.9114.8110.8
Allowed / game107.8107.8107.8
Point differential+5.1+7.0+3.0
Avg total220.8222.7218.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%36%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (17)20% (10)43% (7)
Overtime %6%8%4%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Utah Jazz48371177%117.1107.8+9.4
2 Philadelphia 76ers48341471%114.6109.2+5.3
3 Brooklyn Nets48331569%119.1114.5+4.6
4 Los Angeles Lakers50331766%111.0105.9+5.1
5 Phoenix Suns48301862%112.9107.8+5.1
6 Los Angeles Clippers50311962%113.9109.0+4.9
7 Denver Nuggets48291960%115.8110.2+5.7
8 Milwaukee Bucks48291960%118.7113.2+5.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers49282157%113.9115.8-1.9
10 New York Knicks50272354%104.8103.5+1.3
11 Dallas Mavericks47252253%112.5111.3+1.2
12 Memphis Grizzlies47242351%112.1111.1+1.0
13 Atlanta Hawks49252451%112.7111.1+1.6
14 Charlotte Hornets48242450%112.0112.7-0.8
15 San Antonio Spurs46232350%109.1110.9-1.8
16 Golden State Warriors49242549%112.5113.4-1.0
17 Boston Celtics48232548%111.6111.2+0.4
18 Miami Heat48232548%106.4108.1-1.7
19 New Orleans Pelicans47222547%115.6114.3+1.3
20 Sacramento Kings50232746%114.4118.3-3.8
21 Chicago Bulls48222646%112.5113.1-0.6
22 Indiana Pacers47212645%112.6112.7-0.1
23 Toronto Raptors48202842%112.0112.0+0.1
24 Oklahoma City Thunder48202842%106.3112.0-5.8
25 Cleveland Cavaliers50193138%103.2110.7-7.5
26 Washington Wizards47173036%113.4118.3-4.9
27 Orlando Magic49173235%105.4111.8-6.4
28 Houston Rockets49163333%107.8112.4-4.7
29 Detroit Pistons49143529%105.9109.3-3.4
30 Minnesota Timberwolves49123724%109.4117.3-7.9
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Charlotte Hornets29201823797
Phoenix Suns2623271411101
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