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Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 29 Jan 2020
Tip-off: 01:30
Final 104-133
19-32 36-28 22-48 27-25
Position#13
Record31-20
FormWLWLW
Points / game115.6
Allowed / game108.9
vs
Position#14
Record21-29
FormWLLWL
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· American Airlines Center
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Dallas Mavericks v Phoenix Suns
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09 Mar 2025
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PHX125
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PHX114
22 Feb 2024
DAL123
PHX113
24 Jan 2024
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PHX132
05 Mar 2023
DAL126
PHX130
05 Dec 2022
DAL130
PHX111
12 Jul 2022
DAL78
PHX105
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
09 Jul 2017
DAL88
PHX77
11 Mar 2017
DAL98
PHX100
05 Jan 2017
DAL95
PHX102
31 Jan 2016
DAL91
PHX78
14 Dec 2015
DAL104
PHX94
21 Oct 2015
DAL87
PHX99
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
17 Oct 2012
DAL94
PHX100
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
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
106-107
106
107
-1
H09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
114-129
114
129
-15
H11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
W
109-91
109
91
+18
H12/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
124-97
124
97
+27
A15/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
127-123
127
123
+4
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
120-112
120
112
+8
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
107-110
107
110
-3
H22/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
133-125
133
125
+8
A24/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
107-112
107
112
-5
A25/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
107-97
107
97
+10
A28/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-27
27-29
30-30
17-21
27-45
31-34
28-20
28-30
20-22
21-28
32-16
36-25
36-26
29-21
29-24
30-26
35-31
36-36
37-26
19-30
38-37
34-26
26-26
22-23
24-24
25-36
29-22
29-28
45-37
33-26
25-27
30-35
36-25
22-30
26-25
23-32
25-22
34-25
29-30
19-20
225.7Avg total
115.4Scored
110.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)115.6108.9224.5+6.761%
Season at home (26)114.3107.3221.7+7.054%
Season away (25)116.9110.6227.5+6.468%
Last 10 (10)115.4110.3225.7+5.160%
Last 5 (5)114.8111.2226.0+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)120.0116.0236.0+4.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (17)110.1106.3216.4+3.841%
vs Weaker (12)121.4112.9234.3+8.583%
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
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
103-114
103
114
-11
H08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
W
98-94
98
94
+4
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
100-92
100
92
+8
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
110-123
110
123
-13
A15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#26
W
121-98
121
98
+23
A17/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
123-119
123
119
+4
A19/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
118-120
118
120
-2
H21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
87-112
87
112
-25
H23/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
103-99
103
99
+4
A25/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
109-114
109
114
-5
A26/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-26
24-27
34-25
16-36
27-25
31-23
19-27
21-19
18-24
28-21
25-26
29-21
25-28
26-28
32-28
27-39
25-32
33-20
32-27
31-19
26-20
34-31
27-25
36-43
26-28
25-38
32-30
35-24
24-30
24-24
17-29
22-29
22-28
34-16
22-28
25-27
18-30
27-26
33-25
31-33
215.7Avg total
107.2Scored
108.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)112.4113.4225.7-1.042%
Season at home (27)113.1113.4226.5-0.337%
Season away (23)111.5113.3224.8-1.848%
Last 10 (10)107.2108.5215.7-1.350%
Last 5 (5)108.0112.8220.8-4.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)109.7118.7228.3-9.033%
vs Similar ◀ (19)111.7116.8228.5-5.226%
vs Weaker (8)114.1110.4224.5+3.862%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.2+2.2Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: +0.1+0.1Q2: +3.2+3.2Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: -1.7-1.7
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
Denver Nuggets
#7
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
58-79
58
79
-21
H11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#12
L
41-50
41
50
-9
H12/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
65-47
65
47
+18
A15/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
71-67
71
67
+4
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
72-63
72
63
+9
H18/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
49-60
49
60
-11
H22/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
78-63
78
63
+15
A24/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A25/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#8
W
59-47
59
47
+12
A28/01
NBA
119.7Avg total
61.0Scored
58.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.257.5114.7-0.360%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.059.4113.4-5.440%-
Last 30 away (15)60.455.7116.1+4.780%-
Last 10 (10)61.058.7119.7+2.370%-
Last 5 (5)63.257.6120.8+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.056.0115.0+3.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.056.0110.0-2.059%-
vs Weaker (12)61.659.8121.4+1.858%-
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
Sacramento Kings
#21
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H08/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
W
58-48
58
48
+10
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
46-45
46
45
+1
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A15/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#26
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A17/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A19/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
51-66
51
66
-15
H21/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H23/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A25/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A26/01
NBA
105.1Avg total
52.6Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.656.5111.0-1.937%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.957.3112.3-2.427%-
Last 30 away (15)54.255.6109.8-1.447%-
Last 10 (10)52.652.5105.1+0.150%-
Last 5 (5)52.054.2106.2-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)48.359.7108.0-11.333%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)55.156.9111.9-1.832%-
vs Weaker (8)55.854.2110.0+1.550%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 115.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.9 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers50.327.4
54.5%
52.3%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.614.9
36.7%
35.7%44.7
🏀 Free throws23.115.9
68.8%
77.2%15.9
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% 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: 107.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.3 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers58.129.9
51.5%
52.3%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.58.7
32.8%
35.7%26.1
🏀 Free throws25.821.3
82.6%
77.2%21.3
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 29 Jan 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Dallas Mavericks
WLWLWWWWLL
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWWLWWL
#13
League position
#14
+5.2
Net rating
-1.3
116.6
Offensive rating
104.9
111.4
Defensive rating
106.1
54.7%
Effective FG%
50.8%
52.3%
Opp. effective FG%
51.7%
10.5%
Turnover %
14.9%
26.2%
Off. rebound %
23.3%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.30
36.7%
3-point %
32.8%
53.0%
Assist %
59.6%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence116.6 · 104.9Defence111.4 · 106.1Shooting54.7% · 50.8%3-point %36.7% · 32.8%Ball care10.5% · 14.9%Off. rebounds26.2% · 23.3%Free throws0.25 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)60% · 50%
■ 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
4
Dallas Mavericks wins
6
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/01/20AOklahoma City Thunder107-97
25/01/20AUtah Jazz107-112
24/01/20APortland Trail Blazers133-125
22/01/20HLos Angeles Clippers107-110
18/01/20HPortland Trail Blazers120-112
16/01/20ASacramento Kings127-123
15/01/20AGolden State Warriors124-97
12/01/20HPhiladelphia 76ers109-91
11/01/20HLos Angeles Lakers114-129
09/01/20HDenver Nuggets106-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/01/20AMemphis Grizzlies109-114
25/01/20ASan Antonio Spurs103-99
23/01/20HIndiana Pacers87-112
21/01/20HSan Antonio Spurs118-120
19/01/20ABoston Celtics123-119
17/01/20ANew York Knicks121-98
15/01/20AAtlanta Hawks110-123
13/01/20HCharlotte Hornets100-92
11/01/20HOrlando Magic98-94
08/01/20HSacramento Kings103-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW61%
HomeLLWWL54%
AwayWWWLW68%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512625
Win %61%54%68%
Points / game115.6114.3116.9
Allowed / game108.9107.3110.6
Point differential+6.7+7.0+6.4
Avg total224.5221.7227.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%23%44%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (16)22% (9)43% (7)
Overtime %6%12%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL42%
HomeLWWLL37%
AwayLWWWL48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502723
Win %42%37%48%
Points / game112.4113.1111.5
Allowed / game113.4113.4113.3
Point differential-1.0-0.3-1.8
Avg total225.7226.5224.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%15%13%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (18)30% (10)62% (8)
Overtime %6%4%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 Milwaukee Bucks5246688%120.1107.0+13.1
2 Los Angeles Lakers52391375%112.8106.0+6.9
3 Denver Nuggets51361571%109.1105.4+3.8
4 Boston Celtics50351570%112.1104.1+8.1
5 Miami Heat52361669%112.2107.8+4.5
6 Toronto Raptors51351669%112.6106.9+5.7
7 Los Angeles Clippers50331766%114.2109.2+5.0
8 Philadelphia 76ers52341865%108.3104.0+4.3
9 Indiana Pacers51331865%110.7107.4+3.4
10 Utah Jazz50321864%111.5108.0+3.5
11 Houston Rockets51321963%119.1114.9+4.1
12 Dallas Mavericks51312061%115.6108.9+6.7
13 Oklahoma City Thunder51292257%109.9108.3+1.6
14 Memphis Grizzlies50242648%112.7115.3-2.6
15 New Orleans Pelicans53242945%115.7117.3-1.6
16 Orlando Magic54243044%103.1104.2-1.1
17 Brooklyn Nets48212744%109.0111.4-2.4
18 San Antonio Spurs51222943%112.5114.1-1.6
19 Phoenix Suns50212942%112.4113.4-1.0
20 Portland Trail Blazers51213041%112.6115.0-2.4
21 Chicago Bulls54213339%105.9107.6-1.7
22 Sacramento Kings50193138%108.0110.7-2.7
23 Detroit Pistons53203338%108.8111.2-2.4
24 Washington Wizards50173334%115.1119.8-4.7
25 Charlotte Hornets52173533%103.2109.8-6.6
26 Minnesota Timberwolves51163531%111.6115.7-4.2
27 New York Knicks52143827%104.0111.2-7.2
28 Cleveland Cavaliers51133825%104.4114.2-9.7
29 Atlanta Hawks53134025%107.6117.5-9.9
30 Golden State Warriors53124123%106.2114.4-8.2
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
Dallas Mavericks19362227104
Phoenix Suns32284825133
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