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Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Jan 2025
Tip-off: 21:00
Final 121-125
29-30 31-31 35-37 26-27
Position#14
Record21-20
FormWLWWL
Points / game112.1
Allowed / game113.3
vs
Position#22
Record20-20
FormWWWLW
Points / game112.9
Allowed / game114.2
USANBA· Little Caesars Arena
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Detroit Pistons v Phoenix Suns
16 Dec 2026
DET v PHX
upcoming
15 Jan 2026
DET108
PHX105
18 Jan 2025
DET121
PHX125
05 Nov 2023
DET106
PHX120
04 Feb 2023
DET100
PHX116
16 Jan 2022
DET108
PHX135
08 Jan 2021
DET110
PHX105
05 Feb 2020
DET116
PHX108
25 Nov 2018
DET118
PHX107
29 Nov 2017
DET131
PHX107
19 Mar 2017
DET112
PHX95
02 Dec 2015
DET127
PHX122
19 Nov 2014
DET86
PHX88
11 Jan 2014
DET110
PHX108
28 Nov 2012
DET117
PHX77
22 Jan 2011
DET75
PHX74
02 Apr 2010
DET94
PHX109
08 Feb 2009
DET97
PHX107
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Detroit Pistons 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

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
121-134
121
134
-13
111avg 102
A29/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
105-96
105
96
+9
106avg 102
H02/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
98-94
98
94
+4
87avg 102
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
119-105
119
105
+14
112avg 102
H05/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
118-115
118
115
+3
106avg 102
H07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
113-98
113
98
+15
111avg 102
A09/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
104-107
104
107
-3
95avg 102
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
123-114
123
114
+9
127avg 102
H12/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
W
124-119
124
119
+5
111avg 102
A14/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
100-111
100
111
-11
92avg 102
H17/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-36
23-31
28-47
32-20
31-21
34-28
19-26
21-21
26-31
26-34
32-17
14-12
33-28
22-15
41-38
23-24
23-28
28-32
37-30
30-25
27-25
32-24
32-21
22-28
23-25
24-32
27-25
30-25
32-32
33-34
34-27
24-21
37-26
22-37
36-27
29-29
26-29
30-40
25-23
19-19
221.8Avg total
112.5Scored
109.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (41)112.1113.3225.3-1.251%
Season at home (20)110.6113.3223.9-2.750%
Season away (21)113.5113.2226.7+0.252%
Last 10 (10)112.5109.3221.8+3.270%
Last 5 (5)112.8109.8222.6+3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)109.5126.5236.0-17.00%
vs Similar (17)114.8116.5231.3-1.653%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)113.3109.5222.8+3.773%
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
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
105-109
105
109
-4
92avg 109
A29/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
112-117
112
117
-5
103avg 109
H01/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
108-126
108
126
-18
107avg 109
A05/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
W
109-99
109
99
+10
111avg 109
A07/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
104-115
104
115
-11
95avg 109
A08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
W
123-115
123
115
+8
126avg 109
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
114-106
114
106
+8
106avg 109
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
120-113
120
113
+7
116avg 109
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
117-122
117
122
-5
110avg 109
A15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
130-123
130
123
+7
133avg 109
A17/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-34
38-27
22-21
18-27
26-36
29-33
31-22
26-26
29-30
27-26
28-40
24-30
16-23
26-23
36-27
31-26
29-22
17-37
37-29
21-27
38-31
30-41
30-20
25-23
31-27
34-27
22-25
27-27
28-34
34-28
31-36
27-15
31-33
25-31
31-25
30-33
34-21
35-34
35-28
26-40
228.7Avg total
114.2Scored
114.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)112.9114.2227.1-1.350%
Season at home (21)113.3111.5224.8+1.862%
Season away (19)112.5117.1229.6-4.637%
Last 10 (10)114.2114.5228.7-0.350%
Last 5 (5)120.8115.8236.6+5.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)108.7116.7225.5-8.018%
vs Similar (11)109.9109.8219.7+0.145%
vs Weaker (8)120.4118.5238.9+1.962%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: -1.9-1.9
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: -0.2-0.2Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: +3.0+3.0Q4Q4: +2.0+2.0Q4: -1.9-1.9
Detroit PistonsPhoenix 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.
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Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
61-67
61
67
-6
A29/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
65-49
65
49
+16
H02/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
52-65
52
65
-13
H04/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
55-43
55
43
+12
H05/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H07/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
59-49
59
49
+10
A09/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#11
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H10/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
65-66
65
66
-1
H12/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#6
L
59-63
59
63
-4
A14/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
56-69
56
69
-13
H17/01
NBA
115.8Avg total
57.0Scored
58.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.359.6116.9-2.337%-
Last 30 at home (14)55.859.6115.4-3.829%-
Last 30 away (16)58.659.6118.2-1.144%-
Last 10 (10)57.058.8115.8-1.830%-
Last 5 (5)57.260.8118.0-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)51.065.5116.5-14.50%-
vs Similar (17)58.459.9118.2-1.541%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)56.758.1114.8-1.436%-
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
Golden State Warriors
#11
W
65-61
65
61
+4
A29/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
55-69
55
69
-14
H01/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A05/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#26
L
42-46
42
46
-4
A07/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A08/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
68-72
68
72
-4
H10/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H11/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
D
62-62
62
62
+0
H13/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#18
L
56-64
56
64
-8
A15/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
69-55
69
55
+14
A17/01
NBA
118.2Avg total
58.4Scored
59.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.957.9115.8+0.047%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.159.6117.7-1.540%-
Last 30 away (15)57.756.2113.9+1.553%-
Last 10 (10)58.459.8118.2-1.430%-
Last 5 (5)64.061.4125.4+2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (11)57.058.9115.9-1.936%-
vs Similar (11)54.556.5111.1-2.045%-
vs Weaker (8)63.858.4122.1+5.462%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 112.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.3 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.828.7
54.4%
54.3%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.513.6
37.3%
35.9%40.8
🏀 Free throws18.414.3
77.7%
77.8%14.3
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 114.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.429.7
56.7%
54.3%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.812.4
36.7%
35.9%37.2
🏀 Free throws22.017.6
80.0%
77.8%17.6
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Jan 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
LWWLWWWWWL
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWLWLLL
#14
League position
#22
+3.2
Net rating
-0.3
111.5
Offensive rating
113.8
108.3
Defensive rating
114.1
55.0%
Effective FG%
56.0%
53.6%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
14.5%
Turnover %
13.2%
26.8%
Off. rebound %
21.2%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.26
37.3%
3-point %
36.7%
60.5%
Assist %
68.6%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence111.5 · 113.8Defence108.3 · 114.1Shooting55.0% · 56.0%3-point %37.3% · 36.7%Ball care14.5% · 13.2%Off. rebounds26.8% · 21.2%Free throws0.21 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ Detroit Pistons   ■ 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
Detroit Pistons wins
7
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/01/25HIndiana Pacers100-111
14/01/25ANew York Knicks124-119
12/01/25HToronto Raptors123-114
10/01/25HGolden State Warriors104-107
09/01/25ABrooklyn Nets113-98
07/01/25HPortland Trail Blazers118-115
05/01/25HMinnesota Timberwolves119-105
04/01/25HCharlotte Hornets98-94
02/01/25HOrlando Magic105-96
29/12/24ADenver Nuggets121-134
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/01/25AWashington Wizards130-123
15/01/25AAtlanta Hawks117-122
13/01/25HCharlotte Hornets120-113
11/01/25HUtah Jazz114-106
10/01/25HAtlanta Hawks123-115
08/01/25ACharlotte Hornets104-115
07/01/25APhiladelphia 76ers109-99
05/01/25AIndiana Pacers108-126
01/01/25HMemphis Grizzlies112-117
29/12/24AGolden State Warriors105-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL51%
HomeWWLWL50%
AwayWWLWW52%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games412021
Win %51%50%52%
Points / game112.1110.6113.5
Allowed / game113.3113.3113.2
Point differential-1.2-2.7+0.2
Avg total225.3223.9226.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%10%24%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (14)75% (8)67% (6)
Overtime %10%10%10%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW50%
HomeLLWWW62%
AwayLWLLW37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402119
Win %50%62%37%
Points / game112.9113.3112.5
Allowed / game114.2111.5117.1
Point differential-1.3+1.8-4.6
Avg total227.1224.8229.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%19%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won45% (11)75% (4)29% (7)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers4034685%122.0112.0+10.1
2 Oklahoma City Thunder3932782%116.3103.9+12.4
3 Boston Celtics41291271%117.6108.4+9.2
4 Houston Rockets38261268%115.1108.4+6.7
5 Memphis Grizzlies42271564%123.4115.1+8.3
6 New York Knicks42271564%117.4111.1+6.3
7 Denver Nuggets41251661%120.3115.9+4.4
8 Los Angeles Clippers40231757%109.6106.6+3.0
9 Los Angeles Lakers39221756%111.5113.8-2.3
10 Dallas Mavericks41231856%115.7111.7+4.0
11 Milwaukee Bucks38211755%113.9111.4+2.4
12 Indiana Pacers42231955%115.2114.9+0.3
13 Orlando Magic42231955%104.2103.9+0.3
14 Minnesota Timberwolves41221954%109.9107.6+2.3
15 Atlanta Hawks38201853%117.8119.9-2.1
16 Golden State Warriors39201951%111.7111.3+0.4
17 Sacramento Kings41212051%116.5114.2+2.3
18 Detroit Pistons41212051%112.1113.3-1.2
19 Miami Heat40202050%110.8110.1+0.7
20 Phoenix Suns40202050%112.9114.2-1.3
21 San Antonio Spurs40192148%111.8112.7-0.9
22 Chicago Bulls42182443%117.6120.6-3.0
23 Philadelphia 76ers39152438%107.6111.2-3.6
24 Brooklyn Nets42142833%106.8113.7-7.0
25 Portland Trail Blazers40132732%107.9116.9-9.0
26 Charlotte Hornets38102826%107.0112.7-5.7
27 New Orleans Pelicans43113226%108.9117.2-8.3
28 Utah Jazz40103025%111.2118.1-6.8
29 Toronto Raptors42103224%111.0118.5-7.5
30 Washington Wizards3963315%108.7122.8-14.1
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
Detroit Pistons29313526121
Phoenix Suns30313727125
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