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Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 25 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 116-101
32-18 31-26 36-21 17-36
Position#8
Record25-22
FormWWLLW
Points / game106.2
Allowed / game105.3
vs
Position#30
Record17-30
FormLLLWL
Points / game105.4
Allowed / game112.1
USANBA· Bankers Life Fieldhouse
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Phoenix Suns
15 Jan 2027
IND v PHX
upcoming
12 Mar 2026
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PHX123
04 Jan 2025
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PHX108
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PHX131
10 Feb 2023
IND104
PHX117
14 Jan 2022
IND94
PHX112
09 Jan 2021
IND117
PHX125
15 Jan 2019
IND131
PHX97
24 Jan 2018
IND116
PHX101
18 Nov 2016
IND96
PHX116
12 Jan 2016
IND116
PHX97
22 Nov 2014
IND83
PHX106
30 Jan 2014
IND94
PHX102
28 Dec 2012
IND97
PHX91
23 Mar 2012
IND111
PHX113
27 Feb 2011
IND108
PHX110
13 Jan 2010
IND122
PHX114
05 Nov 2008
IND103
PHX113
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Indiana Pacers 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
101-122
101
122
-21
89avg 97
A04/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
125-86
125
86
+39
124avg 97
H07/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
109-96
109
96
+13
110avg 97
H09/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
106-114
106
114
-8
90avg 97
H11/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
97-95
97
95
+2
85avg 97
H13/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
120-97
120
97
+23
112avg 97
A15/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
109-94
109
94
+15
110avg 97
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
86-100
86
100
-14
69avg 97
A19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
86-99
86
99
-13
64avg 97
A20/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
94-86
94
86
+8
80avg 97
A22/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-34
26-28
24-31
25-29
31-26
33-11
37-30
24-19
37-16
27-22
24-27
21-31
26-38
21-20
31-26
28-30
12-34
32-24
32-16
21-21
30-16
34-28
32-22
24-31
31-21
27-26
27-18
24-29
28-29
19-23
27-22
12-26
25-18
14-29
27-27
20-25
22-23
24-20
25-16
23-27
202.2Avg total
103.3Scored
98.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)106.2105.3211.5+0.953%
Season at home (24)107.0105.0212.0+2.058%
Season away (23)105.4105.6211.0-0.248%
Last 10 (10)103.398.9202.2+4.460%
Last 5 (5)99.095.2194.2+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)106.3114.0220.3-7.733%
vs Similar (16)99.7103.9203.6-4.238%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)111.1100.9212.0+10.282%
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
110-123
110
123
-13
90avg 96
H01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
104-103
104
103
+1
103avg 96
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
111-134
111
134
-23
95avg 96
A04/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
89-103
89
103
-14
81avg 96
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
114-100
114
100
+14
105avg 96
H08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
95-112
95
112
-17
91avg 96
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
97-120
97
120
-23
86avg 96
H15/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
111-118
111
118
-7
99avg 96
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
108-100
108
100
+8
103avg 96
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
105-109
105
109
-4
103avg 96
A23/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-38
17-25
40-29
21-31
19-27
30-21
24-32
31-23
26-34
41-27
18-37
26-36
26-26
16-23
30-31
17-23
28-23
34-30
28-29
24-18
23-27
21-30
24-33
27-22
16-30
28-34
22-32
31-24
31-36
20-30
21-26
39-26
29-31
31-19
25-23
23-27
26-30
27-23
26-23
26-33
216.6Avg total
104.4Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)105.4112.1217.6-6.736%
Season at home (24)104.5112.0216.5-7.533%
Season away (23)106.4112.2218.6-5.739%
Last 10 (10)104.4112.2216.6-7.830%
Last 5 (5)103.2111.8215.0-8.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)104.7112.5217.2-7.922%
vs Similar (7)102.999.9202.7+3.086%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -4.6-4.6Q2Q2: +2.6+2.6Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +5.1+5.1Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +0.2+0.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -4.6-4.6Q2Q2: +2.6+2.6Q2: +0.3+0.3Q3Q3: +5.1+5.1Q3: -3.7-3.7Q4Q4: -4.6-4.6Q4: +0.2+0.2
Indiana PacersPhoenix 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
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
52-62
52
62
-10
A04/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
64-37
64
37
+27
H07/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
64-38
64
38
+26
H09/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H11/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
44-58
44
58
-14
H13/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
64-44
64
44
+20
A15/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
58-47
58
47
+11
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
47-52
47
52
-5
A19/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
39-47
39
47
-8
A20/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
46-43
46
43
+3
A22/01
NBA
101.1Avg total
52.5Scored
48.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.852.8104.6-1.040%-
Last 30 at home (17)51.852.6104.4-0.841%-
Last 30 away (13)51.753.1104.8-1.438%-
Last 10 (10)52.548.6101.1+3.950%-
Last 5 (5)50.846.697.4+4.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)52.359.7112.0-7.30%-
vs Similar (16)49.853.2103.0-3.431%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)54.550.4104.8+4.164%-
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
49-48
49
48
+1
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
67-61
67
61
+6
A04/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
42-49
42
49
-7
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
44-64
44
64
-20
H15/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
51-66
51
66
-15
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A23/01
NBA
108.5Avg total
52.1Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.355.5105.8-5.337%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.957.3107.1-7.436%-
Last 30 away (16)50.654.0104.6-3.438%-
Last 10 (10)52.156.4108.5-4.340%-
Last 5 (5)50.458.0108.4-7.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)49.157.4106.5-8.317%-
vs Similar (7)54.149.4103.6+4.7100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 103.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀21%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.0 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.2 pts a game · 21% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.1 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers63.234.0
53.8%
51.0%68.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.67.4
32.7%
36.1%22.2
🏀 Free throws17.013.1
77.1%
76.5%13.1
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% 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: 104.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.2 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers51.926.1
50.3%
51.0%52.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.311.6
35.9%
36.1%34.8
🏀 Free throws22.417.4
77.7%
76.5%17.4
They take 84.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 25 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
WLLWWWLWWL
Phoenix Suns
LWLLLWLLWL
#8
League position
#30
+4.6
Net rating
-7.9
107.5
Offensive rating
105.6
102.9
Defensive rating
113.4
52.6%
Effective FG%
51.7%
51.5%
Opp. effective FG%
56.3%
12.2%
Turnover %
15.6%
21.2%
Off. rebound %
23.3%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.27
32.7%
3-point %
35.9%
48.1%
Assist %
63.9%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence107.5 · 105.6Defence102.9 · 113.4Shooting52.6% · 51.7%3-point %32.7% · 35.9%Ball care12.2% · 15.6%Off. rebounds21.2% · 23.3%Free throws0.20 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Indiana Pacers   ■ 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
Indiana Pacers wins
5
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/01/18ASan Antonio Spurs94-86
20/01/18ALos Angeles Lakers86-99
19/01/18APortland Trail Blazers86-100
16/01/18AUtah Jazz109-94
15/01/18APhoenix Suns120-97
13/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers97-95
11/01/18HMiami Heat106-114
09/01/18HMilwaukee Bucks109-96
07/01/18HChicago Bulls125-86
04/01/18AMilwaukee Bucks101-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/01/18AMilwaukee Bucks105-109
20/01/18ADenver Nuggets108-100
17/01/18APortland Trail Blazers111-118
15/01/18HIndiana Pacers97-120
13/01/18HHouston Rockets95-112
08/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder114-100
06/01/18ASan Antonio Spurs89-103
04/01/18ADenver Nuggets111-134
03/01/18HAtlanta Hawks104-103
01/01/18HPhiladelphia 76ers110-123

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW53%
HomeLWWLW58%
AwayWWLLW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472423
Win %53%58%48%
Points / game106.2107.0105.4
Allowed / game105.3105.0105.6
Point differential+0.9+2.0-0.2
Avg total211.5212.0211.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%25%35%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)60% (10)33% (3)
Overtime %4%8%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL36%
HomeLWWLL33%
AwayLLLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472423
Win %36%33%39%
Points / game105.4104.5106.4
Allowed / game112.1112.0112.2
Point differential-6.7-7.5-5.7
Avg total217.6216.5218.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%4%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)67% (6)50% (4)
Overtime %2%4%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 Golden State Warriors48381079%115.9107.2+8.8
2 Houston Rockets45331273%114.4106.5+7.8
3 Boston Celtics48341471%102.698.2+4.4
4 Toronto Raptors45311469%111.3104.0+7.3
5 Minnesota Timberwolves49311863%108.9105.3+3.6
6 San Antonio Spurs49311863%100.997.6+3.3
7 Cleveland Cavaliers46271959%109.5109.6-0.0
8 Oklahoma City Thunder47272057%105.4101.4+3.9
9 Miami Heat47272057%100.9101.8-0.9
10 Washington Wizards47262155%106.5105.3+1.3
11 New Orleans Pelicans46252154%111.2110.9+0.3
12 Portland Trail Blazers47252253%104.1103.1+1.0
13 Indiana Pacers47252253%106.2105.3+0.9
14 Milwaukee Bucks46242252%104.8106.1-1.3
15 Philadelphia 76ers43222151%108.2107.1+1.0
16 Denver Nuggets47242351%106.0105.6+0.4
17 Los Angeles Clippers46232350%107.8107.5+0.4
18 Detroit Pistons45222349%102.3102.2+0.1
19 New York Knicks48212744%104.7106.1-1.4
20 Charlotte Hornets45192642%105.8105.8+0.0
21 Utah Jazz47192840%101.6102.5-0.9
22 Los Angeles Lakers47182938%106.6109.9-3.3
23 Chicago Bulls47182938%103.7108.8-5.1
24 Brooklyn Nets48183038%105.7108.6-2.9
25 Memphis Grizzlies46172937%99.7102.1-2.4
26 Phoenix Suns47173036%105.4112.1-6.7
27 Dallas Mavericks47163134%102.5104.1-1.6
28 Atlanta Hawks46143230%103.6107.5-3.9
29 Orlando Magic47143330%105.1110.3-5.2
30 Sacramento Kings47143330%98.0106.8-8.8
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
Indiana Pacers32313617116
Phoenix Suns18262136101
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