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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 11 Apr 2018
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 97-124
26-29 28-15 22-39 21-41
Position#27
Record24-57
FormLWLLL
Points / game102.4
Allowed / game105.1
vs
Position#30
Record20-61
FormLLWLL
Points / game103.7
Allowed / game113.5
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns
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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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
112-119
112
119
-7
101avg 92
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
98-102
98
102
-4
88avg 92
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
103-97
103
97
+6
97avg 92
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-103
93
103
-10
77avg 92
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
92-93
92
93
-1
85avg 92
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
87-98
87
98
-11
74avg 92
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
115-109
115
109
+6
105avg 92
H04/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
100-105
100
105
-5
90avg 92
A04/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
106-113 OT
106
113
-7
97avg 92
A06/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
97-109
97
109
-12
83avg 92
A08/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-37
24-28
23-31
31-23
27-22
21-32
22-25
28-23
25-20
28-25
22-25
28-27
34-32
22-23
25-27
12-21
20-16
26-28
18-23
28-26
25-18
22-30
30-25
10-25
22-22
28-27
32-29
33-31
22-33
29-23
23-21
26-28
24-22
30-31
21-25
26-23
20-28
28-33
28-24
21-24
205.1Avg total
100.3Scored
104.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)102.4105.1207.5-2.730%
Season at home (40)104.0103.4207.4+0.638%
Season away (41)100.8106.8207.6-6.022%
Last 10 (10)100.3104.8205.1-4.520%
Last 5 (5)101.0106.8207.8-5.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)103.9110.1213.9-6.221%
vs Similar (15)104.3105.4209.7-1.133%
vs Weaker ◀ (1)88.0102.0190.0-14.00%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
88-115
88
115
-27
76avg 92
H21/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
95-120
95
120
-25
81avg 92
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
99-105
99
105
-6
84avg 92
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
94-102
94
102
-8
84avg 92
H27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
99-111
99
111
-12
82avg 92
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
103-104
103
104
-1
98avg 92
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-117
107
117
-10
99avg 92
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
97-94
97
94
+3
91avg 92
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
103-122
103
122
-19
88avg 92
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
100-117
100
117
-17
88avg 92
H09/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-19
19-25
26-36
24-35
27-23
18-39
26-31
24-27
23-26
23-12
28-39
25-28
15-31
30-17
20-29
29-25
32-27
24-31
26-27
17-26
25-22
32-18
29-35
17-29
24-22
35-36
18-36
30-23
22-22
24-18
27-29
24-25
21-39
25-24
24-23
33-36
29-33
21-31
22-27
28-26
209.2Avg total
98.5Scored
110.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)103.7113.5217.2-9.825%
Season at home (41)103.2113.5216.6-10.324%
Season away (40)104.2113.5217.7-9.325%
Last 10 (10)98.5110.7209.2-12.210%
Last 5 (5)102.0110.8212.8-8.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)101.0117.0218.0-16.04%
vs Similar (3)106.3103.0209.3+3.367%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: -2.7-2.7Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -6.6-6.6Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -2.9-2.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: -2.7-2.7Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -6.6-6.6Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -2.9-2.9
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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
58-65
58
65
-7
H23/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
53-45
53
45
+8
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
46-44
46
44
+2
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H04/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A04/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A06/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
48-61
48
61
-13
A08/04
NBA
104.1Avg total
51.1Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.054.6106.6-2.733%-
Last 30 at home (12)51.153.8104.8-2.733%-
Last 30 away (18)52.655.2107.8-2.733%-
Last 10 (10)51.153.0104.1-1.950%-
Last 5 (5)50.053.4103.4-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)51.854.9106.7-3.129%-
vs Similar (15)52.554.2106.7-1.740%-
vs Weaker ◀ (1)46.057.0103.0-11.00%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
38-44
38
44
-6
H21/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
57-40
57
40
+17
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
46-63
46
63
-17
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
50-64
50
64
-14
H09/04
NBA
100.3Avg total
48.8Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.555.9106.4-5.433%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.457.4107.8-6.931%-
Last 30 away (14)50.654.3104.9-3.736%-
Last 10 (10)48.851.5100.3-2.740%-
Last 5 (5)51.653.0104.6-1.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)50.256.6106.8-6.430%-
vs Similar (3)53.050.0103.0+3.067%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. 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: 100.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.6 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.724.7
49.7%
51.0%49.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.513.1
34.9%
36.1%39.3
🏀 Free throws16.311.6
71.2%
76.5%11.6
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 98.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.3 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.428.4
50.4%
51.0%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.89.1
29.5%
36.1%27.3
🏀 Free throws20.714.4
69.6%
76.5%14.4
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 11 Apr 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
LLLWLLLWLL
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLLLLLL
#27
League position
#30
-4.5
Net rating
-12.0
101.0
Offensive rating
97.0
105.5
Defensive rating
109.0
50.9%
Effective FG%
48.2%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
11.7%
Turnover %
14.9%
15.4%
Off. rebound %
20.0%
0.19
Free-throw rate
0.24
34.9%
3-point %
29.5%
59.3%
Assist %
56.8%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence101.0 · 97.0Defence105.5 · 109.0Shooting50.9% · 48.2%3-point %34.9% · 29.5%Ball care11.7% · 14.9%Off. rebounds15.4% · 20.0%Free throws0.19 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 10%
■ 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
5
Dallas Mavericks wins
5
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/04/18APhiladelphia 76ers97-109
06/04/18ADetroit Pistons106-113 OT
04/04/18AOrlando Magic100-105
04/04/18HPortland Trail Blazers115-109
01/04/18ACleveland Cavaliers87-98
31/03/18HMinnesota Timberwolves92-93
29/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-103
28/03/18ASacramento Kings103-97
25/03/18HCharlotte Hornets98-102
23/03/18HUtah Jazz112-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
09/04/18HGolden State Warriors100-117
07/04/18HNew Orleans Pelicans103-122
04/04/18HSacramento Kings97-94
02/04/18AGolden State Warriors107-117
31/03/18AHouston Rockets103-104
29/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers99-111
27/03/18HBoston Celtics94-102
24/03/18AOrlando Magic99-105
23/03/18ACleveland Cavaliers95-120
21/03/18HDetroit Pistons88-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL30%
HomeLLLLW38%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814041
Win %30%38%22%
Points / game102.4104.0100.8
Allowed / game105.1103.4106.8
Point differential-2.7+0.6-6.0
Avg total207.5207.4207.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%22%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (24)8% (12)33% (12)
Overtime %6%8%5%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL25%
HomeLLWLL24%
AwayLLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814140
Win %25%24%25%
Points / game103.7103.2104.2
Allowed / game113.5113.5113.5
Point differential-9.8-10.3-9.3
Avg total217.2216.6217.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%5%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (15)56% (9)33% (6)
Overtime %1%2%0%
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 Houston Rockets80641680%112.8104.0+8.8
2 Toronto Raptors81592273%111.7103.7+8.0
3 Golden State Warriors81582372%113.9107.3+6.5
4 Boston Celtics81542767%103.9100.5+3.5
5 Philadelphia 76ers81513063%109.6105.4+4.1
6 Cleveland Cavaliers81503162%111.0109.9+1.1
7 Portland Trail Blazers81483359%105.7103.1+2.5
8 Utah Jazz80473359%104.1100.1+4.0
9 Indiana Pacers82483459%105.6104.2+1.4
10 Oklahoma City Thunder81473458%107.5104.2+3.3
11 San Antonio Spurs81473458%102.899.6+3.2
12 New Orleans Pelicans81473458%111.6110.6+1.0
13 Minnesota Timberwolves81463557%109.5107.3+2.2
14 Denver Nuggets81463557%110.0108.5+1.6
15 Milwaukee Bucks81443754%106.6106.5+0.1
16 Washington Wizards81433853%106.8106.1+0.7
17 Miami Heat81433853%103.3102.9+0.4
18 Los Angeles Clippers81423952%109.1108.9+0.2
19 Detroit Pistons81384347%103.6104.1-0.5
20 Charlotte Hornets82364644%108.2108.0+0.3
21 Los Angeles Lakers80344642%108.1109.8-1.7
22 Brooklyn Nets81285335%106.7110.3-3.6
23 New York Knicks81285335%104.4108.1-3.8
24 Chicago Bulls81275433%103.1109.9-6.7
25 Sacramento Kings81265532%98.9106.1-7.2
26 Dallas Mavericks81245730%102.4105.1-2.7
27 Orlando Magic81245730%103.4108.4-5.0
28 Atlanta Hawks82245829%103.4108.8-5.5
29 Memphis Grizzlies81225927%99.0105.1-6.1
30 Phoenix Suns81206125%103.7113.5-9.8
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 Mavericks2628222197
Phoenix Suns29153941124
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