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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Feb 2020
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 104-112
24-22 33-25 23-36 24-29
Position#22
Record21-40
FormLLLLL
Points / game106.3
Allowed / game109.2
vs
Position#14
Record24-36
FormWLLWL
Points / game112.0
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· United Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Phoenix Suns
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Chicago Bulls 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

Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
81-98
81
98
-17
H25/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
118-106
118
106
+12
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
110-109
110
109
+1
H28/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
106-115 OT
106
115
-9
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
118-133
118
133
-15
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
102-129
102
129
-27
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
119-125
119
125
-6
H07/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
111-118
111
118
-7
A09/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
114-126
114
126
-12
A12/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
93-103
93
103
-10
H21/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-29
23-25
25-21
12-23
25-31
34-26
40-19
19-30
21-28
29-20
25-37
35-24
24-25
27-30
29-25
20-20
23-35
34-38
39-30
22-30
29-32
34-28
22-35
17-34
25-32
37-40
19-31
38-22
25-38
30-22
28-23
28-35
26-36
36-33
20-31
32-26
20-33
24-27
29-19
20-24
223.4Avg total
107.2Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (61)106.3109.2215.5-2.934%
Season at home (31)106.0107.4213.4-1.539%
Season away (30)106.6111.1217.7-4.430%
Last 10 (10)107.2116.2223.4-9.020%
Last 5 (5)107.8120.2228.0-12.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)103.2113.2216.3-10.08%
vs Similar ◀ (14)105.7109.6215.3-3.943%
vs Weaker (3)117.3101.0218.3+16.3100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#13
W
133-104
133
104
+29
A29/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
107-111
107
111
-4
H01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
108-129
108
129
-21
A02/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
97-119
97
119
-22
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
L
108-116
108
116
-8
A06/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
W
127-91
127
91
+36
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
108-117
108
117
-9
H09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
100-125
100
125
-25
A11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
112-106
112
106
+6
H13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
101-118
101
118
-17
A22/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-19
28-36
48-22
25-27
27-25
25-28
29-26
26-32
26-30
26-37
28-30
28-32
31-35
21-20
21-35
24-29
31-38
30-26
25-25
22-27
46-26
19-29
32-18
30-18
37-28
17-27
24-28
30-34
30-31
22-30
23-29
25-35
34-24
24-26
29-26
25-30
23-31
20-36
35-26
23-25
223.7Avg total
110.1Scored
113.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (60)112.0113.4225.4-1.440%
Season at home (31)113.2112.5225.6+0.739%
Season away (29)110.8114.4225.1-3.641%
Last 10 (10)110.1113.6223.7-3.530%
Last 5 (5)109.6111.4221.0-1.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)106.3121.3227.7-15.017%
vs Similar ◀ (17)110.7112.9223.6-2.235%
vs Weaker (7)109.6107.4217.0+2.157%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -8.0-8.0Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: +1.9+1.9Q2: -6.3-6.3Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: +2.9+2.9Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -3.1-3.1
Chicago BullsPhoenix 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
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
44-54
44
54
-10
H25/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
59-57
59
57
+2
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
50-48
50
48
+2
H28/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
51-55
51
55
-4
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
57-73
57
73
-16
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
62-72
62
72
-10
H07/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
55-60
55
60
-5
A09/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
62-69
62
69
-7
A12/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
L
44-60
44
60
-16
H21/02
NBA
115.5Avg total
54.7Scored
60.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.555.9109.4-2.433%-
Last 30 at home (14)52.155.3107.4-3.129%-
Last 30 away (16)54.656.4111.1-1.838%-
Last 10 (10)54.760.8115.5-6.130%-
Last 5 (5)57.264.2121.4-7.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)52.654.4107.0-1.831%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)52.956.9109.9-4.029%-
vs Weaker (3)59.757.7117.3+2.067%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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
Dallas Mavericks
#13
W
60-55
60
55
+5
A29/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
L
52-53
52
53
-1
H01/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
52-67
52
67
-15
A02/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A04/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#25
L
61-64
61
64
-3
A06/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
W
65-55
65
55
+10
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
54-55
54
55
-1
H09/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
43-67
43
67
-24
A22/02
NBA
113.1Avg total
54.9Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.256.6109.8-3.333%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.456.0110.4-1.631%-
Last 30 away (17)52.457.0109.4-4.635%-
Last 10 (10)54.958.2113.1-3.330%-
Last 5 (5)54.457.6112.0-3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)48.762.3111.0-13.717%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.656.0110.6-1.429%-
vs Weaker (7)53.753.0106.7+0.757%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 107.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.529.4
56.0%
52.3%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.311.5
32.6%
35.7%34.5
🏀 Free throws19.313.9
72.0%
77.2%13.9
They take 87.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 110.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.430.2
52.6%
52.3%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.310.0
35.3%
35.7%30.0
🏀 Free throws22.519.7
87.6%
77.2%19.7
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.3 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 23 Feb 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LLLLLLLWWL
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWLLLLW
#22
League position
#14
-9.0
Net rating
-3.4
106.7
Offensive rating
108.3
115.7
Defensive rating
111.7
53.1%
Effective FG%
52.7%
58.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.4%
15.0%
Turnover %
15.0%
24.7%
Off. rebound %
23.0%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.26
32.6%
3-point %
35.3%
61.1%
Assist %
64.7%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence106.7 · 108.3Defence115.7 · 111.7Shooting53.1% · 52.7%3-point %32.6% · 35.3%Ball care15.0% · 15.0%Off. rebounds24.7% · 23.0%Free throws0.22 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)20% · 30%
■ Chicago Bulls   ■ 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
5
Chicago Bulls wins
5
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/02/20HCharlotte Hornets93-103
12/02/20AWashington Wizards114-126
09/02/20APhiladelphia 76ers111-118
07/02/20HNew Orleans Pelicans119-125
02/02/20AToronto Raptors102-129
01/02/20ABrooklyn Nets118-133
30/01/20AIndiana Pacers106-115 OT
28/01/20HSan Antonio Spurs110-109
26/01/20ACleveland Cavaliers118-106
25/01/20HSacramento Kings81-98
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/02/20AToronto Raptors101-118
13/02/20HGolden State Warriors112-106
11/02/20ALos Angeles Lakers100-125
09/02/20HDenver Nuggets108-117
08/02/20HHouston Rockets127-91
06/02/20ADetroit Pistons108-116
04/02/20ABrooklyn Nets97-119
02/02/20AMilwaukee Bucks108-129
01/02/20HOklahoma City Thunder107-111
29/01/20ADallas Mavericks133-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL34%
HomeWLWLL39%
AwayLLLLL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games613130
Win %34%39%30%
Points / game106.3106.0106.6
Allowed / game109.2107.4111.1
Point differential-2.9-1.5-4.4
Avg total215.5213.4217.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%16%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (13)43% (7)33% (6)
Overtime %5%0%10%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL40%
HomeLLWLW39%
AwayLLLLL41%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games603129
Win %40%39%41%
Points / game112.0113.2110.8
Allowed / game113.4112.5114.4
Point differential-1.4+0.7-3.6
Avg total225.4225.6225.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%16%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)27% (11)62% (8)
Overtime %5%3%7%
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 Bucks6052887%119.8107.3+12.6
2 Los Angeles Lakers60451575%114.0106.9+7.1
3 Boston Celtics59431673%113.2105.1+8.1
4 Toronto Raptors60431772%113.2107.1+6.1
5 Denver Nuggets60421870%110.1106.2+4.0
6 Miami Heat60392165%112.2108.2+4.0
7 Houston Rockets60382263%118.8114.8+4.0
8 Philadelphia 76ers60382263%108.5105.4+3.1
9 Los Angeles Clippers59372263%114.5110.2+4.3
10 Utah Jazz59362361%111.4108.8+2.6
11 Indiana Pacers60362460%110.3107.6+2.7
12 Oklahoma City Thunder59352459%110.3108.1+2.2
13 Dallas Mavericks62362658%115.7109.8+5.9
14 Memphis Grizzlies59293049%112.6114.7-2.1
15 Brooklyn Nets58283048%110.2110.2-0.0
16 New Orleans Pelicans61293248%116.8117.3-0.6
17 Orlando Magic62273544%103.6105.2-1.5
18 San Antonio Spurs60263443%112.5114.1-1.6
19 Portland Trail Blazers61263543%113.2115.6-2.3
20 Sacramento Kings60253542%109.0111.3-2.3
21 Phoenix Suns60243640%112.0113.4-1.4
22 Washington Wizards58223638%115.0118.6-3.6
23 Detroit Pistons63224135%107.7110.8-3.1
24 Chicago Bulls61214034%106.3109.2-2.9
25 Charlotte Hornets61204133%102.7109.7-7.0
26 New York Knicks60184230%104.6111.4-6.8
27 Minnesota Timberwolves58174129%112.4116.5-4.1
28 Atlanta Hawks63184529%109.3118.2-8.9
29 Cleveland Cavaliers58154326%105.4114.9-9.4
30 Golden State Warriors61144723%106.7115.2-8.4
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls24332324104
Phoenix Suns22253629112
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