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Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 02 Mar 2023
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 91-105
22-27 19-30 32-22 18-26
Position#27
Record20-43
FormWWWWW
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game118.4
Charlotte Hornets
USA
vs
Phoenix Suns 🏆
USA
Position#9
Record33-29
FormWWLWL
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· Spectrum Center
NBA2022-23
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
01 Mar 2016
CHA126
PHX92
17 Dec 2014
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
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
112-118
112
118
-6
96avg 104
A04/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
113-119
113
119
-6
107avg 104
H05/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
104-118
104
118
-14
89avg 104
A09/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
116-127
116
127
-11
107avg 104
A11/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
105-119
105
119
-14
93avg 104
H12/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#16
W
144-138
144
138
+6
147avg 104
H14/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
120-110
120
110
+10
114avg 104
H16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
W
121-113
121
113
+8
116avg 104
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
108-103
108
103
+5
98avg 104
H26/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
117-106
117
106
+11
114avg 104
H28/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-29
38-40
26-23
18-26
37-28
21-34
27-28
28-29
31-32
30-29
15-27
28-30
24-32
29-39
28-26
35-30
34-27
26-30
23-37
22-25
36-27
38-41
35-28
35-42
32-32
28-25
33-29
27-24
37-32
35-32
24-25
25-24
29-16
25-35
28-21
26-31
41-21
24-25
27-30
25-30
233.1Avg total
116.0Scored
117.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)112.6118.4231.0-5.732%
Season at home (29)111.9116.3228.1-4.438%
Season away (34)113.3120.1233.4-6.926%
Last 10 (10)116.0117.1233.1-1.150%
Last 5 (5)122.0114.0236.0+8.0100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)113.7119.6233.3-5.935%
vs Similar (7)115.4115.7231.1-0.343%
vs Weakerno games
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
Atlanta Hawks
#16
L
100-132
100
132
-32
89avg 107
H02/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
106-94
106
94
+12
101avg 107
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
116-100
116
100
+16
123avg 107
A05/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
116-112
116
112
+4
112avg 107
A08/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#16
L
107-116
107
116
-9
94avg 107
A10/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
117-104
117
104
+13
112avg 107
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
120-109
120
109
+11
119avg 107
H15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
107-116
107
116
-9
100avg 107
H17/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#20
W
124-115
124
115
+9
118avg 107
H25/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
101-104
101
104
-3
89avg 107
A26/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-26
24-40
20-36
33-30
24-20
33-24
17-29
32-21
30-27
28-22
30-27
28-24
24-25
33-26
30-30
29-31
22-36
25-20
28-37
32-23
30-24
30-23
35-30
22-27
27-29
35-29
28-28
30-23
23-28
29-26
32-37
23-25
29-30
36-30
29-27
30-28
26-33
20-20
28-22
27-29
221.6Avg total
111.4Scored
110.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (62)112.7111.3223.9+1.453%
Season at home (31)113.8109.5223.3+4.368%
Season away (31)111.6113.0224.6-1.439%
Last 10 (10)111.4110.2221.6+1.260%
Last 5 (5)113.8109.6223.4+4.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)106.094.0200.0+12.0100%
vs Similar (24)107.4114.0221.4-6.633%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)120.2105.2225.4+15.0100%
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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +5.5+5.5Q1: -2.0-2.0Q2Q2: -3.6-3.6Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: -2.6-2.6Q4Q4: -2.2-2.2Q4: +2.5+2.5
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: +5.5+5.5Q1: -2.0-2.0Q2Q2: -3.6-3.6Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -0.8-0.8Q3: -2.6-2.6Q4Q4: -2.2-2.2Q4: +2.5+2.5
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
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
68-69
68
69
-1
A04/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
58-62
58
62
-4
H05/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
D
61-61
61
61
+0
A09/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
53-71
53
71
-18
A11/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
W
60-57
60
57
+3
H12/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#16
W
74-68
74
68
+6
H14/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
60-57
60
57
+3
H16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
W
72-64
72
64
+8
A25/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H26/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
65-46
65
46
+19
H28/02
NBA
123.1Avg total
62.5Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.561.3118.8-3.830%-
Last 30 at home (14)56.860.2117.0-3.443%-
Last 30 away (16)58.162.3120.4-4.219%-
Last 10 (10)62.560.6123.1+1.960%-
Last 5 (5)65.057.2122.2+7.8100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)56.962.5119.4-5.626%-
vs Similar (7)59.457.4116.9+2.043%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Atlanta Hawks
#16
L
47-66
47
66
-19
H02/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
57-44
57
44
+13
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A05/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A08/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#16
L
47-56
47
56
-9
A10/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
60-47
60
47
+13
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H17/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#20
W
65-60
65
60
+5
H25/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
46-53
46
53
-7
A26/02
NBA
108.9Avg total
55.1Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.253.4107.7+0.853%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.254.2109.4+1.154%-
Last 30 away (17)53.552.9106.4+0.653%-
Last 10 (10)55.153.8108.9+1.360%-
Last 5 (5)57.054.4111.4+2.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)57.044.0101.0+13.0100%-
vs Similar (24)53.354.6108.0-1.342%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)58.049.6107.6+8.4100%-
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: 116.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.731.6
54.8%
54.5%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.011.3
36.5%
35.8%33.9
🏀 Free throws25.818.9
73.3%
78.1%18.9
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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: 111.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.9 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.732.4
54.3%
54.5%64.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.29.3
31.8%
35.8%27.9
🏀 Free throws24.318.7
77.0%
78.1%18.7
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 02 Mar 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Charlotte Hornets
WWWWWLLLLL
Phoenix Suns
LWLWWLWWWL
#27
League position
#9
-1.0
Net rating
+1.2
110.4
Offensive rating
111.3
111.5
Defensive rating
110.1
54.7%
Effective FG%
52.1%
53.2%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
13.0%
Turnover %
12.8%
20.4%
Off. rebound %
27.7%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.5%
3-point %
31.8%
59.4%
Assist %
65.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence110.4 · 111.3Defence111.5 · 110.1Shooting54.7% · 52.1%3-point %36.5% · 31.8%Ball care13.0% · 12.8%Off. rebounds20.4% · 27.7%Free throws0.29 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ 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
4
Charlotte Hornets wins
6
Phoenix Suns wins
DateGameScore
25/01/23Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets128-97
03/01/22Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns99-133
20/12/21Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets137-106
28/03/21Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns97-101 OT
25/02/21Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets121-124
13/01/20Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets100-92
03/12/19Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns104-109
19/01/19Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns135-115
07/01/19Phoenix Suns v Charlotte Hornets113-119
10/03/18Charlotte Hornets v Phoenix Suns122-115
Charlotte Hornetslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/02/23HDetroit Pistons117-106
26/02/23HMiami Heat108-103
25/02/23AMinnesota Timberwolves121-113
16/02/23HSan Antonio Spurs120-110
14/02/23HAtlanta Hawks144-138
12/02/23HDenver Nuggets105-119
11/02/23ABoston Celtics116-127
09/02/23AWashington Wizards104-118
05/02/23HOrlando Magic113-119
04/02/23ADetroit Pistons112-118
Phoenix Sunslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/02/23AMilwaukee Bucks101-104
25/02/23HOklahoma City Thunder124-115
17/02/23HLos Angeles Clippers107-116
15/02/23HSacramento Kings120-109
11/02/23AIndiana Pacers117-104
10/02/23AAtlanta Hawks107-116
08/02/23ABrooklyn Nets116-112
05/02/23ADetroit Pistons116-100
04/02/23ABoston Celtics106-94
02/02/23HAtlanta Hawks100-132

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Charlotte Hornets
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW32%
HomeLWWWW38%
AwayLLLLW26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games632934
Win %32%38%26%
Points / game112.6111.9113.3
Allowed / game118.4116.3120.1
Point differential-5.7-4.4-6.9
Avg total231.0228.1233.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%10%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (15)67% (6)33% (9)
Overtime %8%7%9%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL53%
HomeWLWLW68%
AwayWWLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games623131
Win %53%68%39%
Points / game112.7113.8111.6
Allowed / game111.3109.5113.0
Point differential+1.4+4.3-1.4
Avg total223.9223.3224.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%35%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (20)60% (10)20% (10)
Overtime %6%0%13%
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 Milwaukee Bucks61441772%114.9111.1+3.8
2 Boston Celtics62441871%117.7112.0+5.7
3 Denver Nuggets63441970%117.2112.8+4.4
4 Philadelphia 76ers60392165%113.9110.2+3.7
5 Memphis Grizzlies60372362%116.0111.8+4.1
6 Cleveland Cavaliers64392561%111.9106.5+5.4
7 Sacramento Kings61362559%120.7118.1+2.7
8 New York Knicks63362757%114.7111.9+2.8
9 Brooklyn Nets61342756%113.6113.0+0.7
10 Phoenix Suns62332953%112.7111.3+1.4
11 Miami Heat62332953%108.0108.5-0.5
12 Golden State Warriors62323052%118.4117.9+0.5
13 Los Angeles Clippers64333152%112.5112.5+0.0
14 Dallas Mavericks63323151%113.5112.7+0.8
15 Atlanta Hawks62313150%116.9117.0-0.1
16 Minnesota Timberwolves64323250%115.4115.5-0.2
17 Toronto Raptors63313249%112.6111.9+0.7
18 Utah Jazz63313249%117.2116.8+0.5
19 New Orleans Pelicans62303248%114.3113.5+0.8
20 Washington Wizards61293248%113.1113.2-0.1
21 Portland Trail Blazers61293248%115.0115.4-0.4
22 Los Angeles Lakers62293347%116.9117.9-1.0
23 Oklahoma City Thunder61283346%117.8116.7+1.1
24 Chicago Bulls62283445%113.0112.3+0.7
25 Indiana Pacers63283544%115.1117.5-2.3
26 Orlando Magic62263642%110.6113.3-2.7
27 Charlotte Hornets63204332%112.6118.4-5.7
28 Detroit Pistons62154724%111.7119.2-7.5
29 San Antonio Spurs62154724%112.2122.4-10.2
30 Houston Rockets61134821%109.7118.6-8.9
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Charlotte Hornets2219321891
Phoenix Suns27302226105
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