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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 08 Apr 2016
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 115-124
39-27 21-30 30-32 25-35
Position#19
Record38-40
FormLWLWL
Points / game105.7
Allowed / game106.4
vs
Position#27
Record20-58
FormLLLLL
Points / game100.1
Allowed / game107.6
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Houston Rockets v Phoenix Suns
25 Nov 2026
HOU v PHX
upcoming
05 Jan 2026
HOU100
PHX97
05 Dec 2025
HOU117
PHX98
12 Mar 2025
HOU111
PHX104
12 Feb 2025
HOU119
PHX111
23 Feb 2024
HOU114
PHX110
27 Dec 2023
HOU113
PHX129
13 Dec 2022
HOU111
PHX97
16 Mar 2022
HOU112
PHX129
14 Nov 2021
HOU89
PHX115
05 Apr 2021
HOU130
PHX133
20 Jan 2021
HOU103
PHX109
13 Apr 2020
HOU v PHX
upcoming
07 Dec 2019
HOU115
PHX109
07 Apr 2019
HOU149
PHX113
15 Mar 2019
HOU108
PHX102
30 Mar 2018
HOU104
PHX103
28 Jan 2018
HOU113
PHX102
11 Feb 2017
HOU133
PHX102
26 Dec 2016
HOU131
PHX115
07 Apr 2016
HOU115
PHX124
21 Mar 2015
HOU102
PHX117
06 Dec 2014
HOU100
PHX95
05 Feb 2014
HOU122
PHX108
04 Dec 2013
HOU88
PHX97
09 Apr 2013
HOU101
PHX98
13 Mar 2013
HOU111
PHX81
13 Apr 2012
HOU105
PHX112
03 Feb 2012
HOU99
PHX81
14 Mar 2011
HOU95
PHX93
22 Nov 2010
HOU116
PHX123
31 Jan 2010
HOU111
PHX115
17 Nov 2009
HOU105
PHX111
06 Mar 2009
HOU116
PHX112
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Houston Rockets 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

Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
116-111
116
111
+5
116avg 94
H19/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
97-109
97
109
-12
85avg 94
A19/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
107-111
107
111
-4
99avg 94
A23/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
87-89
87
89
-2
76avg 94
H24/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
W
112-109
112
109
+3
106avg 94
H26/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
101-104
101
104
-3
87avg 94
A27/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
106-100
106
100
+6
101avg 94
A30/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
100-103
100
103
-3
86avg 94
H31/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
118-110
118
110
+8
101avg 94
H03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
86-88
86
88
-2
76avg 94
A07/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-23
23-29
34-26
28-33
16-30
42-22
25-30
14-27
27-28
29-27
21-23
30-33
25-21
24-13
17-26
21-29
29-21
25-37
25-20
33-31
24-30
23-27
32-24
22-23
26-24
14-35
31-25
35-16
24-24
28-28
28-19
20-32
31-26
21-27
28-29
38-28
22-18
22-34
27-18
15-18
206.4Avg total
103.0Scored
103.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)105.7106.4212.2-0.749%
Season at home (38)105.2104.6209.7+0.655%
Season away (40)106.3108.2214.5-1.942%
Last 10 (10)103.0103.4206.4-0.440%
Last 5 (5)102.2101.0203.2+1.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)105.8111.9217.6-6.125%
vs Similar (19)106.8105.5212.3+1.342%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)115.0103.0218.0+12.0100%
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
95-90
95
90
+5
86avg 90
A19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
97-103
97
103
-6
90avg 90
H22/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
119-107
119
107
+12
117avg 90
H24/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
94-116
94
116
-22
82avg 90
A26/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
99-102
99
102
-3
88avg 90
H27/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
116-121
116
121
-5
105avg 90
A29/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
94-105
94
105
-11
89avg 90
A31/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
99-106
99
106
-7
87avg 90
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
86-101
86
101
-15
76avg 90
H03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
90-103
90
103
-13
79avg 90
A06/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-22
21-10
21-22
27-36
21-24
29-15
23-31
24-33
16-22
31-25
36-27
36-33
27-25
21-33
19-31
27-27
22-35
19-23
34-23
24-21
37-40
24-26
23-33
32-22
32-28
15-25
28-27
19-25
26-25
26-25
27-27
20-29
23-16
10-30
31-28
22-27
38-28
18-16
17-26
17-33
204.3Avg total
98.9Scored
105.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)100.1107.6207.7-7.426%
Season at home (39)102.9105.8208.7-3.033%
Season away (39)97.4109.3206.7-11.918%
Last 10 (10)98.9105.4204.3-6.520%
Last 5 (5)97.0107.2204.2-10.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)95.4108.8204.3-13.45%
vs Similar (11)104.5108.7213.2-4.345%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -2.8-2.8Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +2.8+2.8Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -1.4-1.4Q4: -3.8-3.8
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -2.8-2.8Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +2.8+2.8Q3: -1.6-1.6Q4Q4: -1.4-1.4Q4: -3.8-3.8
Houston RocketsPhoenix 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
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
54-52
54
52
+2
H19/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
58-52
58
52
+6
A19/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A23/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
49-34
49
34
+15
H24/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
54-58
54
58
-4
H26/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A27/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
40-59
40
59
-19
A30/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
D
52-52
52
52
+0
H31/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
52-53
52
53
-1
H03/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
44-52
44
52
-8
A07/04
NBA
103.0Avg total
50.6Scored
52.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.255.1107.3-2.840%-
Last 30 at home (12)51.552.8104.3-1.350%-
Last 30 away (18)52.756.6109.3-3.833%-
Last 10 (10)50.652.4103.0-1.840%-
Last 5 (5)47.054.6101.6-7.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)51.458.2109.6-6.938%-
vs Similar (19)51.754.2105.9-2.537%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)57.752.0109.7+5.767%-
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
W
47-32
47
32
+15
A19/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
50-39
50
39
+11
H22/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
D
47-47
47
47
+0
H24/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A26/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
41-58
41
58
-17
H27/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
61-66
61
66
-5
A29/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A31/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
33-46
33
46
-13
H03/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A06/04
NBA
97.5Avg total
48.2Scored
49.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.454.0101.5-6.623%-
Last 30 at home (16)46.653.9100.6-7.325%-
Last 30 away (14)48.454.1102.5-5.821%-
Last 10 (10)48.249.397.5-1.140%-
Last 5 (5)49.851.8101.6-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)46.754.6101.4-7.921%-
vs Similar (11)48.653.0101.6-4.427%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 103.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.0 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.128.9
50.6%
49.0%57.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.99.4
33.7%
35.3%28.2
🏀 Free throws25.417.0
66.9%
75.5%17.0
They take 85.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 98.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.026.4
46.3%
49.0%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.79.5
33.1%
35.3%28.5
🏀 Free throws23.917.6
73.6%
75.5%17.6
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). 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 Apr 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Houston Rockets
LWLWLWLLLW
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLWLW
#19
League position
#27
-0.4
Net rating
-6.4
106.0
Offensive rating
97.8
106.5
Defensive rating
104.2
50.6%
Effective FG%
47.4%
50.7%
Opp. effective FG%
48.4%
14.4%
Turnover %
18.4%
29.2%
Off. rebound %
28.6%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.28
33.7%
3-point %
33.1%
57.7%
Assist %
58.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence106.0 · 97.8Defence106.5 · 104.2Shooting50.6% · 47.4%3-point %33.7% · 33.1%Ball care14.4% · 18.4%Off. rebounds29.2% · 28.6%Free throws0.30 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)40% · 20%
■ Houston Rockets   ■ 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
7
Houston Rockets wins
3
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/04/16ADallas Mavericks86-88
03/04/16HOklahoma City Thunder118-110
31/03/16HChicago Bulls100-103
30/03/16ACleveland Cavaliers106-100
27/03/16AIndiana Pacers101-104
26/03/16HToronto Raptors112-109
24/03/16HUtah Jazz87-89
23/03/16AOklahoma City Thunder107-111
19/03/16AAtlanta Hawks97-109
19/03/16HMinnesota Timberwolves116-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/04/16AAtlanta Hawks90-103
03/04/16HUtah Jazz86-101
02/04/16HWashington Wizards99-106
31/03/16AMilwaukee Bucks94-105
29/03/16AMinnesota Timberwolves116-121
27/03/16HBoston Celtics99-102
26/03/16ASacramento Kings94-116
24/03/16HLos Angeles Lakers119-107
22/03/16HMemphis Grizzlies97-103
19/03/16ALos Angeles Lakers95-90

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Houston Rockets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL49%
HomeWLWLW55%
AwayLLLWL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783840
Win %49%55%42%
Points / game105.7105.2106.3
Allowed / game106.4104.6108.2
Point differential-0.7+0.6-1.9
Avg total212.2209.7214.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%13%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won59% (29)69% (16)46% (13)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL26%
HomeLWLLL33%
AwayWLLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783939
Win %26%33%18%
Points / game100.1102.997.4
Allowed / game107.6105.8109.3
Point differential-7.4-3.0-11.9
Avg total207.7208.7206.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%18%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)57% (7)33% (9)
Overtime %1%0%3%
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 Warriors7869988%115.3104.5+10.8
2 San Antonio Spurs77651284%104.092.5+11.5
3 Cleveland Cavaliers79562371%104.298.1+6.1
4 Oklahoma City Thunder79542568%110.3103.1+7.2
5 Toronto Raptors77522568%102.798.4+4.3
6 Los Angeles Clippers78502864%104.5100.4+4.2
7 Atlanta Hawks78463259%102.999.0+3.9
8 Boston Celtics78463259%105.6102.3+3.4
9 Miami Heat77453258%99.898.3+1.5
10 Charlotte Hornets78453358%103.0100.5+2.5
11 Indiana Pacers78423654%101.9100.5+1.4
12 Memphis Grizzlies78423654%99.3100.9-1.6
13 Portland Trail Blazers80433754%105.1104.4+0.8
14 Detroit Pistons79423753%101.8101.3+0.5
15 Dallas Mavericks78403851%102.6103.0-0.4
16 Utah Jazz78393950%97.795.8+1.9
17 Chicago Bulls78393950%101.2102.9-1.7
18 Houston Rockets78384049%105.7106.4-0.7
19 Washington Wizards78384049%103.8104.6-0.8
20 Orlando Magic78334542%101.9103.3-1.4
21 Milwaukee Bucks78324641%98.9102.9-4.0
22 Denver Nuggets79324741%102.2105.1-3.0
23 Sacramento Kings78314740%107.0109.1-2.1
24 New York Knicks79314839%98.4101.2-2.7
25 New Orleans Pelicans78294937%102.4105.7-3.3
26 Minnesota Timberwolves78265233%101.8105.7-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets78215727%98.4105.5-7.0
28 Phoenix Suns78205826%100.1107.6-7.4
29 Los Angeles Lakers78166221%97.3106.6-9.3
30 Philadelphia 76ers78106813%97.1107.3-10.2
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston Rockets39213025115
Phoenix Suns27303235124
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