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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 12 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 98-100
24-25 23-20 22-27 29-28
Position#22
Record28-36
FormLWWWW
Points / game98.4
Allowed / game99.8
Dallas Mavericks
USA
vs
Phoenix Suns 🏆
USA
Position#29
Record21-44
FormWWWLL
Points / game107.8
Allowed / game112.9
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns
08 Jan 2027
DAL v PHX
upcoming
26 Dec 2026
DAL v PHX
upcoming
12 Nov 2025
DAL114
PHX123
09 Mar 2025
DAL116
PHX125
08 Nov 2024
DAL113
PHX114
22 Feb 2024
DAL123
PHX113
24 Jan 2024
DAL109
PHX132
05 Mar 2023
DAL126
PHX130
05 Dec 2022
DAL130
PHX111
12 May 2022
DAL113
PHX86
08 May 2022
DAL111
PHX101
06 May 2022
DAL103
PHX94
20 Jan 2022
DAL101
PHX109
01 Feb 2021
DAL108
PHX109
30 Jan 2021
DAL105
PHX111
28 Jan 2020
DAL104
PHX133
09 Apr 2019
DAL120
PHX109
09 Jan 2019
DAL104
PHX94
10 Apr 2018
DAL97
PHX124
18 Dec 2017
DAL91
PHX97
11 Mar 2017
DAL98
PHX100
05 Jan 2017
DAL95
PHX102
31 Jan 2016
DAL91
PHX78
14 Dec 2015
DAL104
PHX94
08 Apr 2015
DAL107
PHX104
05 Dec 2014
DAL106
PHX118
12 Apr 2014
DAL101
PHX98
10 Apr 2013
DAL91
PHX102
27 Jan 2013
DAL110
PHX95
23 Jan 2012
DAL93
PHX87
04 Jan 2012
DAL98
PHX89
10 Apr 2011
DAL115
PHX90
17 Dec 2010
DAL106
PHX91
17 Feb 2010
DAL107
PHX97
08 Dec 2009
DAL102
PHX101
05 Apr 2009
DAL140
PHX116
04 Dec 2008
DAL112
PHX97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Dallas Mavericks 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

Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#5
L
98-111
98
111
-13
89avg 88
H14/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
91-98
91
98
-7
76avg 88
A16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
84-97
84
97
-13
67avg 88
A25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
96-83
96
83
+13
92avg 88
H26/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
96-89
96
89
+7
89avg 88
H28/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
95-100
95
100
-5
86avg 88
A02/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
104-100
104
100
+4
98avg 88
H04/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
104-89
104
89
+15
95avg 88
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
122-111
122
111
+11
118avg 88
H08/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
105-96
105
96
+9
97avg 88
H11/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-30
22-31
32-22
16-28
17-27
18-35
28-16
28-20
22-26
18-23
23-22
21-26
24-30
23-19
20-14
29-20
22-31
33-23
23-15
18-20
22-27
30-36
24-18
19-19
20-22
31-28
28-22
25-28
28-27
32-23
28-21
16-18
38-29
32-23
33-22
19-37
23-26
23-23
28-24
31-23
196.9Avg total
99.5Scored
97.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)98.499.8198.2-1.444%
Season at home (34)101.097.3198.4+3.759%
Season away (30)95.5102.6198.0-7.127%
Last 10 (10)99.597.4196.9+2.160%
Last 5 (5)106.099.2205.2+6.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)106.5105.2211.7+1.367%
vs Similar ◀ (24)101.197.3198.4+3.858%
vs Weakerno games
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
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
108-110
108
110
-2
89avg 95
H14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
137-101
137
101
+36
145avg 95
H16/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
121-128 OT
121
128
-7
112avg 95
A25/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
96-100
96
100
-4
91avg 95
A26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
112-130
112
130
-18
100avg 95
A01/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
120-103
120
103
+17
125avg 95
H03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
118-111
118
111
+7
113avg 95
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
109-106
109
106
+3
94avg 95
H05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
127-131
127
131
-4
121avg 95
H08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
L
110-122
110
122
-12
102avg 95
H10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-29
30-24
22-24
28-33
32-15
36-33
34-28
35-25
25-24
29-28
25-28
29-28
23-21
24-21
26-35
23-23
27-25
29-30
29-38
27-37
28-32
33-26
33-33
26-12
23-28
35-27
29-24
31-32
19-22
30-20
32-35
28-29
25-38
36-30
31-26
35-37
33-32
30-29
18-29
29-32
230.0Avg total
115.8Scored
114.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (65)107.8112.9220.7-5.132%
Season at home (33)109.2111.7220.9-2.539%
Season away (32)106.4114.1220.6-7.725%
Last 10 (10)115.8114.2230.0+1.640%
Last 5 (5)116.8114.6231.4+2.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)109.9115.0224.9-5.032%
vs Similar ◀ (8)110.4107.5217.9+2.950%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. 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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -3.1-3.1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +7.1+7.1Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.3+0.3
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -3.1-3.1Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -0.2-0.2Q2: +4.4+4.4Q3Q3: +7.1+7.1Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: +0.3+0.3
Dallas MavericksPhoenix 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
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Boston Celtics
#5
L
50-61
50
61
-11
H14/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
35-62
35
62
-27
A16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
40-49
40
49
-9
A25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H26/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
55-54
55
54
+1
H28/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
52-63
52
63
-11
A02/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H04/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
60-50
60
50
+10
H06/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
70-52
70
52
+18
H08/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
46-49
46
49
-3
H11/03
NBA
104.5Avg total
50.6Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.451.4102.8+0.050%-
Last 30 at home (19)52.849.7102.6+3.158%-
Last 30 away (11)48.954.2103.1-5.336%-
Last 10 (10)50.653.9104.5-3.340%-
Last 5 (5)55.852.8108.6+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)49.756.2105.8-6.517%-
vs Similar ◀ (24)51.850.2102.0+1.758%-
vs Weakerno games
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
58-53
58
53
+5
H14/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
68-48
68
48
+20
H16/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A25/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
47-42
47
42
+5
A26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A01/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H10/03
NBA
110.9Avg total
57.5Scored
53.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.555.6110.1-1.153%-
Last 30 at home (18)57.656.9114.4+0.761%-
Last 30 away (12)50.053.7103.7-3.742%-
Last 10 (10)57.553.4110.9+4.190%-
Last 5 (5)58.456.8115.2+1.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)54.357.0111.3-2.650%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)55.151.9107.0+3.262%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 99.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.226.3
50.4%
50.2%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.010.5
36.2%
35.7%31.5
🏀 Free throws18.715.4
82.4%
77.0%15.4
They take 81.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 115.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀63%
🏀🏀🏀19%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers73.2 pts a game · 63% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.9 pts a game · 19% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.736.6
54.9%
50.2%73.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.27.3
34.4%
35.7%21.9
🏀 Free throws26.320.7
78.7%
77.0%20.7
They take 87.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
WWWWLWWLLL
Phoenix Suns
LLWWWLLLWL
#22
League position
#29
+2.2
Net rating
+1.5
104.6
Offensive rating
109.4
102.4
Defensive rating
107.8
51.8%
Effective FG%
54.1%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
50.7%
13.5%
Turnover %
15.8%
17.1%
Off. rebound %
24.7%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.30
36.2%
3-point %
34.4%
57.3%
Assist %
54.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence104.6 · 109.4Defence102.4 · 107.8Shooting51.8% · 54.1%3-point %36.2% · 34.4%Ball care13.5% · 15.8%Off. rebounds17.1% · 24.7%Free throws0.23 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ Dallas Mavericks   ■ 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
6
Dallas Mavericks wins
4
Phoenix Suns wins
DateGameScore
13/01/17Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks108-113
06/01/17Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns95-102
01/02/16Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns91-78
15/12/15Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns104-94
29/10/15Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks95-111
09/04/15Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns107-104
23/03/15Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks98-92
24/12/14Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks124-115
06/12/14Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns106-118
13/04/14Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns101-98
Dallas Maverickslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/03/17HBrooklyn Nets105-96
08/03/17HLos Angeles Lakers122-111
06/03/17HOklahoma City Thunder104-89
04/03/17HMemphis Grizzlies104-100
02/03/17AAtlanta Hawks95-100
28/02/17HMiami Heat96-89
26/02/17HNew Orleans Pelicans96-83
25/02/17AMinnesota Timberwolves84-97
16/02/17ADetroit Pistons91-98
14/02/17HBoston Celtics98-111
Phoenix Sunslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/03/17HLos Angeles Lakers110-122
08/03/17HWashington Wizards127-131
05/03/17HBoston Celtics109-106
04/03/17HOklahoma City Thunder118-111
03/03/17HCharlotte Hornets120-103
01/03/17AMemphis Grizzlies112-130
26/02/17AMilwaukee Bucks96-100
25/02/17AChicago Bulls121-128 OT
16/02/17HLos Angeles Lakers137-101
14/02/17HNew Orleans Pelicans108-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW44%
HomeWWWWW59%
AwayWLLLL27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643430
Win %44%59%27%
Points / game98.4101.095.5
Allowed / game99.897.3102.6
Point differential-1.4+3.7-7.1
Avg total198.2198.4198.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%35%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (14)33% (3)55% (11)
Overtime %6%9%3%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL32%
HomeWWWLL39%
AwayLLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games653332
Win %32%39%25%
Points / game107.8109.2106.4
Allowed / game112.9111.7114.1
Point differential-5.1-2.5-7.7
Avg total220.7220.9220.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%9%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (23)42% (12)45% (11)
Overtime %9%9%9%
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 Golden State Warriors66521479%116.3105.3+11.0
2 San Antonio Spurs65511478%106.598.3+8.2
3 Houston Rockets66452168%115.1108.2+6.9
4 Cleveland Cavaliers64432167%110.7106.5+4.2
5 Washington Wizards64402462%108.9106.3+2.6
6 Utah Jazz66412562%100.696.5+4.1
7 Boston Celtics66412562%107.6105.5+2.1
8 Los Angeles Clippers66402661%107.8104.7+3.1
9 Toronto Raptors66382858%107.3103.8+3.5
10 Oklahoma City Thunder66372956%106.3106.2+0.1
11 Memphis Grizzlies65362955%101.4100.7+0.6
12 Atlanta Hawks65362955%103.9104.6-0.7
13 Indiana Pacers65333251%104.8105.7-0.9
14 Detroit Pistons66333350%102.3102.1+0.2
15 Milwaukee Bucks65323349%105.1104.3+0.8
16 Miami Heat66323448%102.4101.7+0.7
17 Chicago Bulls65313448%102.1103.3-1.2
18 Denver Nuggets65303546%110.8111.2-0.4
19 Portland Trail Blazers63283544%108.3110.4-2.1
20 Charlotte Hornets66293744%105.2104.3+0.9
21 Dallas Mavericks64283644%98.499.8-1.4
22 Minnesota Timberwolves65273842%104.7104.8-0.1
23 New Orleans Pelicans66264039%102.9106.1-3.2
24 New York Knicks66264039%105.4108.7-3.3
25 Sacramento Kings65254038%102.9106.1-3.2
26 Orlando Magic67244336%99.7106.1-6.4
27 Philadelphia 76ers65234235%101.8108.0-6.2
28 Phoenix Suns65214432%107.8112.9-5.1
29 Los Angeles Lakers65204531%104.3111.0-6.7
30 Brooklyn Nets64115317%105.5114.1-8.6
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
Dallas Mavericks2423222998
Phoenix Suns25202728100
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