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Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 08 Feb 2022
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 124-127
29-36 20-31 34-35 41-25
Position#13
Record33-20
FormWWLWL
Points / game111.6
Allowed / game109.9
vs
Position#1
Record42-10
FormWWWLW
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game105.0
USANBA· United Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Chicago Bulls v Phoenix Suns
11 Mar 2027
CHI v PHX
upcoming
05 Apr 2026
CHI110
PHX120
22 Feb 2025
CHI117
PHX121
08 Nov 2023
CHI115
PHX116
03 Mar 2023
CHI104
PHX125
07 Feb 2022
CHI124
PHX127
26 Feb 2021
CHI97
PHX106
22 Feb 2020
CHI104
PHX112
21 Nov 2018
CHI124
PHX116
28 Nov 2017
CHI99
PHX104
24 Feb 2017
CHI128
PHX121
07 Dec 2015
CHI101
PHX103
21 Feb 2015
CHI112
PHX107
07 Jan 2014
CHI92
PHX87
12 Jan 2013
CHI81
PHX97
17 Jan 2012
CHI118
PHX97
05 Apr 2011
CHI97
PHX94
30 Mar 2010
CHI105
PHX111
07 Nov 2008
CHI100
PHX83
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
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
90-94
90
94
-4
81avg 104
A22/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
95-114
95
114
-19
81avg 104
A23/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
111-110
111
110
+1
110avg 104
A25/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
111-105
111
105
+6
114avg 104
H27/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
122-131
122
131
-9
111avg 104
A29/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
130-116
130
116
+14
134avg 104
H30/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
126-115
126
115
+11
121avg 104
H02/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
120-127 OT
120
127
-7
120avg 104
A04/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
122-115
122
115
+7
119avg 104
A05/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
108-119
108
119
-11
99avg 104
H06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-24
24-21
25-23
21-26
19-23
18-30
37-32
21-29
35-27
23-21
34-30
19-32
31-27
36-23
24-32
20-23
35-29
33-34
23-35
31-33
29-35
44-30
31-27
26-24
34-33
36-30
33-31
23-21
24-26
26-28
31-33
33-27
40-33
25-29
28-28
29-25
26-34
26-27
29-28
27-30
228.1Avg total
113.5Scored
114.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (53)111.6109.9221.5+1.762%
Season at home (26)114.0109.2223.2+4.873%
Season away (27)109.3110.6219.9-1.352%
Last 10 (10)113.5114.6228.1-1.150%
Last 5 (5)121.2118.4239.6+2.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)99.2116.0215.2-16.80%
vs Similar (17)115.9115.0230.9+0.971%
vs Weaker (7)118.6108.3226.9+10.386%
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
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
121-107
121
107
+14
114avg 108
A18/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
W
109-101
109
101
+8
101avg 108
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
113-103
113
103
+10
113avg 108
H23/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
115-109
115
109
+6
107avg 108
H25/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
105-97
105
97
+8
92avg 108
A27/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
134-124
134
124
+10
138avg 108
H29/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
115-110
115
110
+5
109avg 108
H31/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
121-111
121
111
+10
119avg 108
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
115-124
115
124
-9
111avg 108
A04/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
95-80
95
80
+15
89avg 108
A06/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-29
27-27
28-35
34-16
22-26
23-27
29-29
35-19
24-25
35-29
33-20
21-29
31-21
27-35
27-31
30-22
39-18
11-30
24-16
31-33
40-32
34-34
26-27
34-31
23-31
27-24
29-36
36-19
39-29
26-29
26-24
30-29
30-32
31-32
30-36
24-24
33-21
26-11
26-19
10-29
220.9Avg total
114.3Scored
106.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)112.7105.0217.7+7.881%
Season at home (27)113.6105.3218.9+8.481%
Season away (25)111.7104.6216.4+7.180%
Last 10 (10)114.3106.6220.9+7.790%
Last 5 (5)116.0109.8225.8+6.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)107.1110.1217.2-3.044%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)115.6103.2218.8+12.390%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +4.9+4.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -0.4-0.4Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -2.0-2.0Q4: +3.4+3.4
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +4.9+4.9Q2Q2: +1.8+1.8Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -0.4-0.4Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -2.0-2.0Q4: +3.4+3.4
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
44-45
44
45
-1
A22/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
L
37-53
37
53
-16
A23/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
58-48
58
48
+10
A25/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
67-50
67
50
+17
H27/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
68-63
68
63
+5
A29/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
73-65
73
65
+8
H30/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
70-63
70
63
+7
H02/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
50-54
50
54
-4
A04/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A05/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
52-61
52
61
-9
H06/02
NBA
114.8Avg total
58.4Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.256.3113.5+0.957%-
Last 30 at home (15)61.556.6118.1+4.973%-
Last 30 away (15)52.956.1108.9-3.240%-
Last 10 (10)58.456.4114.8+2.060%-
Last 5 (5)62.061.0123.0+1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)48.759.0107.7-10.317%-
vs Similar (17)59.256.5115.8+2.759%-
vs Weaker (7)59.653.6113.1+6.086%-
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
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
59-56
59
56
+3
A18/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
45-53
45
53
-8
A21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H23/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H25/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
50-48
50
48
+2
A27/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
74-66
74
66
+8
H29/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H31/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
65-58
65
58
+7
H02/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
61-64
61
64
-3
A04/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
59-32
59
32
+27
A06/02
NBA
112.2Avg total
58.0Scored
54.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.652.2107.8+3.567%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.753.5111.2+4.373%-
Last 30 away (15)53.550.9104.4+2.760%-
Last 10 (10)58.054.2112.2+3.870%-
Last 5 (5)61.855.0116.8+6.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)51.055.9106.9-4.944%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)57.650.6108.2+7.076%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 113.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.633.3
58.8%
53.1%66.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.79.1
30.6%
35.3%27.3
🏀 Free throws23.719.6
82.7%
77.4%19.6
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 114.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.033.8
57.3%
53.1%67.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.210.3
33.0%
35.3%30.9
🏀 Free throws21.315.8
74.2%
77.4%15.8
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Feb 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Chicago Bulls
LWLWWLWWLL
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWWWWWW
#13
League position
#1
-0.9
Net rating
+7.8
113.3
Offensive rating
115.7
114.2
Defensive rating
107.9
54.4%
Effective FG%
54.6%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
11.5%
Turnover %
10.1%
20.7%
Off. rebound %
25.6%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.24
30.6%
3-point %
33.0%
60.8%
Assist %
63.3%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence113.3 · 115.7Defence114.2 · 107.9Shooting54.4% · 54.6%3-point %30.6% · 33.0%Ball care11.5% · 10.1%Off. rebounds20.7% · 25.6%Free throws0.27 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)50% · 90%
■ 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
3
Chicago Bulls wins
7
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/22HPhiladelphia 76ers108-119
05/02/22AIndiana Pacers122-115
04/02/22AToronto Raptors120-127 OT
02/02/22HOrlando Magic126-115
30/01/22HPortland Trail Blazers130-116
29/01/22ASan Antonio Spurs122-131
27/01/22HToronto Raptors111-105
25/01/22AOklahoma City Thunder111-110
23/01/22AOrlando Magic95-114
22/01/22AMilwaukee Bucks90-94
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/02/22AWashington Wizards95-80
04/02/22AAtlanta Hawks115-124
02/02/22HBrooklyn Nets121-111
31/01/22HSan Antonio Spurs115-110
29/01/22HMinnesota Timberwolves134-124
27/01/22AUtah Jazz105-97
25/01/22HUtah Jazz115-109
23/01/22HIndiana Pacers113-103
21/01/22ADallas Mavericks109-101
18/01/22ASan Antonio Spurs121-107

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Chicago Bulls
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL62%
HomeWWWWL73%
AwayLWLLW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games532627
Win %62%73%52%
Points / game111.6114.0109.3
Allowed / game109.9109.2110.6
Point differential+1.7+4.8-1.3
Avg total221.5223.2219.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%46%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (15)50% (4)55% (11)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW81%
HomeWWWWW81%
AwayWWWLW80%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522725
Win %81%81%80%
Points / game112.7113.6111.7
Allowed / game105.0105.3104.6
Point differential+7.8+8.4+7.1
Avg total217.7218.9216.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%52%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won82% (11)60% (5)100% (6)
Overtime %2%0%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 Phoenix Suns52421081%112.7105.0+7.8
2 Golden State Warriors53401375%110.9102.7+8.3
3 Memphis Grizzlies55371867%112.7108.6+4.1
4 Miami Heat55352064%108.9104.4+4.5
5 Chicago Bulls53332062%111.6109.9+1.7
6 Milwaukee Bucks55342162%112.7108.7+4.0
7 Cleveland Cavaliers54332161%106.5102.1+4.4
8 Utah Jazz53322160%113.6107.6+6.0
9 Philadelphia 76ers53322160%107.8105.6+2.2
10 Dallas Mavericks54312357%106.2103.5+2.7
11 Toronto Raptors52292356%108.4106.8+1.6
12 Denver Nuggets53292455%109.3107.4+1.8
13 Brooklyn Nets53292455%111.3110.8+0.5
14 Boston Celtics55302555%108.1104.0+4.1
15 Minnesota Timberwolves53282553%112.4110.7+1.7
16 Charlotte Hornets55282751%113.3114.2-0.9
17 Los Angeles Clippers55272849%106.3107.4-1.1
18 Los Angeles Lakers54262848%110.9112.3-1.3
19 Atlanta Hawks53252847%111.5111.4+0.1
20 New York Knicks53242945%104.4105.2-0.9
21 Washington Wizards53242945%106.8109.9-3.2
22 New Orleans Pelicans53213240%105.8109.3-3.5
23 Portland Trail Blazers54213339%107.8112.3-4.4
24 San Antonio Spurs54203437%111.5111.5-0.0
25 Sacramento Kings55203536%109.5114.5-5.0
26 Indiana Pacers55193635%108.7110.9-2.1
27 Oklahoma City Thunder52173533%101.0107.4-6.4
28 Houston Rockets53153828%108.3117.0-8.7
29 Detroit Pistons53124123%102.5111.8-9.4
30 Orlando Magic55124322%102.9111.4-8.4
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chicago Bulls29203441124
Phoenix Suns36313525127
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