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Houston Rockets vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 24 Feb 2024
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 114-110
20-28 37-24 32-24 25-34
Position#19
Record24-31
FormLLWLL
Points / game113.2
Allowed / game113.0
vs
Position#9
Record33-22
FormWLWWL
Points / game117.8
Allowed / game114.7
USANBA· Toyota Center (Houston)
NBA2023-24
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns winLost
-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
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
135-119
135
119
+16
138avg 105
H30/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
99-110
99
110
-11
80avg 105
H01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
135-106
135
106
+29
136avg 105
H03/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
90-111
90
111
-21
72avg 105
A05/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
129-132
129
132
-3
121avg 105
A07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
104-107
104
107
-3
98avg 105
A10/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
113-122
113
122
-9
102avg 105
A11/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
105-103
105
103
+2
94avg 105
H13/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
113-121
113
121
-8
96avg 105
A15/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
105-127
105
127
-22
99avg 105
A23/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-31
36-29
30-24
27-35
25-33
29-28
25-23
20-26
37-23
29-24
36-25
33-34
23-31
21-17
20-32
26-31
39-41
36-27
24-38
30-26
20-34
29-27
22-27
33-19
31-19
18-38
35-38
29-27
29-22
28-21
17-28
31-32
21-36
28-22
32-26
32-37
27-31
23-32
29-38
26-26
228.6Avg total
112.8Scored
115.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)113.2113.0226.2+0.244%
Season at home (28)115.2108.9224.1+6.468%
Season away (27)111.0117.3228.3-6.319%
Last 10 (10)112.8115.8228.6-3.030%
Last 5 (5)108.0116.0224.0-8.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)101.2123.5224.8-22.20%
vs Similar ◀ (16)114.0117.6231.6-3.631%
vs Weaker (10)121.2113.1234.3+8.160%
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
Miami Heat
#18
W
118-105
118
105
+13
113avg 111
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
136-120
136
120
+16
143avg 111
A01/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
120-129
120
129
-9
117avg 111
A03/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
140-112
140
112
+28
142avg 111
A04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
114-106
114
106
+8
104avg 111
H07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
129-115
129
115
+14
131avg 111
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
112-113
112
113
-1
104avg 111
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
130-125
130
125
+5
125avg 111
H14/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
116-100
116
100
+16
120avg 111
H15/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
113-123
113
123
-10
103avg 111
A23/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-25
29-24
38-25
18-31
30-30
34-31
42-26
30-33
30-33
33-33
32-34
25-29
42-28
37-30
37-28
24-26
22-23
26-26
31-24
35-33
40-28
35-38
34-24
20-25
28-33
30-26
24-25
30-29
38-39
26-28
30-25
36-33
37-25
33-16
29-28
17-31
33-32
30-28
28-36
22-27
237.6Avg total
122.8Scored
114.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)117.8114.7232.4+3.160%
Season at home (29)117.6114.4232.1+3.262%
Season away (26)118.0114.9232.8+3.158%
Last 10 (10)122.8114.8237.6+8.070%
Last 5 (5)120.0115.2235.2+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)117.8116.0233.7+1.860%
vs Weaker (10)122.9112.9235.8+10.070%
This opponent (Houston Rockets) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: +1.2+1.2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +5.0+5.0Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -4.0-4.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: +1.2+1.2Q2: +3.3+3.3Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +5.0+5.0Q4Q4: -0.6-0.6Q4: -4.0-4.0
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
78-60
78
60
+18
H30/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
66-47
66
47
+19
H03/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
44-48
44
48
-4
A05/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
75-68
75
68
+7
A07/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
49-61
49
61
-12
A10/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
49-57
49
57
-8
A11/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
57-43
57
43
+14
H13/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
49-58
49
58
-9
A15/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
50-63
50
63
-13
A23/02
NBA
113.7Avg total
57.1Scored
56.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.757.0112.7-1.240%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.755.4115.1+4.367%-
Last 30 away (15)51.858.5110.3-6.713%-
Last 10 (10)57.156.6113.7+0.540%-
Last 5 (5)50.856.4107.2-5.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)50.860.8111.5-10.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)57.557.4114.9+0.144%-
vs Weaker (10)54.954.7109.6+0.250%-
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
Miami Heat
#18
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A30/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A01/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
63-66
63
66
-3
A03/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
79-58
79
58
+21
A04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
75-66
75
66
+9
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A11/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
64-67
64
67
-3
H14/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
70-41
70
41
+29
H15/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A23/02
NBA
122.2Avg total
64.6Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.758.8121.5+3.963%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.159.1119.3+1.057%-
Last 30 away (16)64.958.6123.5+6.469%-
Last 10 (10)64.657.6122.2+7.060%-
Last 5 (5)66.058.6124.6+7.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)60.660.0120.6+0.650%-
vs Weaker (10)66.956.5123.4+10.490%-
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Similar. 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: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.229.7
52.8%
54.4%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.012.2
34.9%
36.3%36.6
🏀 Free throws23.316.8
72.1%
78.2%16.8
They take 91.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 122.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.433.0
60.7%
54.4%66.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.912.4
38.9%
36.3%37.2
🏀 Free throws25.219.6
77.8%
78.2%19.6
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Feb 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Houston Rockets
LLWLLLLWLW
Phoenix Suns
LWWLWWWLWW
#19
League position
#9
-2.9
Net rating
+7.7
110.1
Offensive rating
118.6
113.0
Defensive rating
110.9
52.6%
Effective FG%
59.8%
55.6%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
13.7%
Turnover %
14.0%
28.1%
Off. rebound %
21.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.29
34.9%
3-point %
38.9%
58.2%
Assist %
63.4%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.1 · 118.6Defence113.0 · 110.9Shooting52.6% · 59.8%3-point %34.9% · 38.9%Ball care13.7% · 14.0%Off. rebounds28.1% · 21.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)30% · 70%
■ 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
2
Houston Rockets wins
8
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/02/24ANew Orleans Pelicans105-127
15/02/24AMemphis Grizzlies113-121
13/02/24HNew York Knicks105-103
11/02/24AAtlanta Hawks113-122
10/02/24AToronto Raptors104-107
07/02/24AIndiana Pacers129-132
05/02/24AMinnesota Timberwolves90-111
03/02/24HToronto Raptors135-106
01/02/24HNew Orleans Pelicans99-110
30/01/24HLos Angeles Lakers135-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/02/24ADallas Mavericks113-123
15/02/24HDetroit Pistons116-100
14/02/24HSacramento Kings130-125
11/02/24AGolden State Warriors112-113
09/02/24HUtah Jazz129-115
07/02/24HMilwaukee Bucks114-106
04/02/24AWashington Wizards140-112
03/02/24AAtlanta Hawks120-129
01/02/24ABrooklyn Nets136-120
30/01/24AMiami Heat118-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Houston Rockets
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL44%
HomeLWLWW68%
AwayLLLLL19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552827
Win %44%68%19%
Points / game113.2115.2111.0
Allowed / game113.0108.9117.3
Point differential+0.2+6.4-6.3
Avg total226.2224.1228.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%43%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)83% (6)20% (10)
Overtime %9%7%11%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL60%
HomeWWWWW62%
AwayWLWLL58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552926
Win %60%62%58%
Points / game117.8117.6118.0
Allowed / game114.7114.4114.9
Point differential+3.1+3.2+3.1
Avg total232.4232.1232.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%28%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won61% (18)67% (9)56% (9)
Overtime %4%0%8%
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 Boston Celtics55441180%121.0110.4+10.6
2 Minnesota Timberwolves55391671%114.0106.7+7.3
3 Oklahoma City Thunder55381769%121.0113.5+7.5
4 Los Angeles Clippers54361867%118.1113.0+5.1
5 Denver Nuggets56371966%114.2110.8+3.4
6 Cleveland Cavaliers55361965%114.5109.2+5.2
7 Milwaukee Bucks54342063%121.6118.6+3.0
8 New York Knicks55342162%114.3109.0+5.2
9 New Orleans Pelicans54332161%117.0111.6+5.4
10 Phoenix Suns55332260%117.8114.7+3.1
11 Sacramento Kings54322259%118.6117.8+0.8
12 Philadelphia 76ers56332359%117.7113.6+4.1
13 Dallas Mavericks56332359%118.7117.2+1.6
14 Orlando Magic56312555%111.8110.8+1.0
15 Indiana Pacers55302555%123.8122.4+1.4
16 Miami Heat55302555%110.6110.4+0.2
17 Golden State Warriors54282652%119.9118.0+1.9
18 Los Angeles Lakers55282751%116.8118.1-1.3
19 Chicago Bulls56263046%111.8113.2-1.4
20 Utah Jazz57263146%117.8120.6-2.8
21 Houston Rockets55243144%113.2113.0+0.2
22 Atlanta Hawks56243243%121.3123.9-2.6
23 Brooklyn Nets55213438%113.0115.7-2.7
24 Toronto Raptors57213637%114.2117.4-3.2
25 Memphis Grizzlies56203636%107.1113.0-5.9
26 Portland Trail Blazers54153928%107.9116.7-8.8
27 Charlotte Hornets55144125%108.8119.2-10.4
28 San Antonio Spurs56114520%112.0120.6-8.6
29 Washington Wizards5594616%114.7124.0-9.3
30 Detroit Pistons5584715%112.9122.1-9.2
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 Rockets20373225114
Phoenix Suns28242434110
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