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Indiana Pacers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 15 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 94-112
19-23 19-23 38-34 18-32
Position#26
Record15-27
FormLLWLL
Points / game107.7
Allowed / game108.1
vs
Position#1
Record31-9
FormWWWLW
Points / game111.8
Allowed / game104.8
USANBA· Gainbridge Fieldhouse
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Indiana Pacers v Phoenix Suns
15 Jan 2027
IND v PHX
upcoming
12 Mar 2026
IND108
PHX123
04 Jan 2025
IND126
PHX108
26 Jan 2024
IND133
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 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

Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#30
W
118-106
118
106
+12
115avg 104
H24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
105-113
105
113
-8
92avg 104
A27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
108-116
108
116
-8
98avg 104
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
106-108
106
108
-2
98avg 104
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
104-108
104
108
-4
96avg 104
A02/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
L
94-104
94
104
-10
82avg 104
A05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
121-129
121
129
-8
114avg 104
H06/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
125-113
125
113
+12
123avg 104
H09/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
98-101 OT
98
101
-3
85avg 104
A11/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
100-119
100
119
-19
90avg 104
H13/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-28
27-30
28-36
27-12
27-33
21-30
31-24
26-26
27-34
30-37
25-19
26-26
23-25
27-29
29-28
27-26
30-30
26-28
28-30
20-20
25-32
30-23
22-29
17-20
37-32
36-28
28-34
20-35
33-27
28-25
29-34
35-27
17-23
22-19
21-26
29-21
25-35
24-19
22-33
29-32
219.6Avg total
107.9Scored
111.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)107.7108.1215.8-0.536%
Season at home (23)111.5109.0220.5+2.552%
Season away (19)103.0107.1210.1-4.116%
Last 10 (10)107.9111.7219.6-3.820%
Last 5 (5)107.6113.2220.8-5.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)106.6109.9216.5-3.431%
vs Similar (11)108.1105.5213.6+2.536%
vs Weaker (3)109.7105.3215.0+4.367%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
113-101
113
101
+12
108avg 108
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-116
107
116
-9
97avg 108
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
113-114
113
114
-1
100avg 108
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
115-97
115
97
+18
110avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
108-123
108
123
-15
86avg 108
A31/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
133-99
133
99
+34
133avg 108
A03/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
123-110
123
110
+13
123avg 108
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
106-89
106
89
+17
95avg 108
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
100-123
100
123
-23
90avg 108
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
99-95
99
95
+4
97avg 108
A12/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-17
16-31
37-21
31-32
27-33
35-25
22-26
23-32
24-25
24-35
27-29
38-25
33-23
27-29
25-29
30-16
20-32
21-35
36-33
31-23
36-27
37-20
33-27
27-25
42-31
22-23
31-30
28-26
21-20
35-20
19-26
31-23
29-33
21-38
29-27
21-25
23-31
23-17
23-23
30-24
218.4Avg total
111.7Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)111.8104.8216.5+7.078%
Season at home (22)112.3103.9216.1+8.477%
Season away (18)111.2105.8217.0+5.378%
Last 10 (10)111.7106.7218.4+5.060%
Last 5 (5)112.2103.2215.4+9.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)107.5107.6215.1-0.150%
vs Weaker ◀ (20)114.3101.1215.4+13.295%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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: -1.9-1.9Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: +3.9+3.9
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: +1.2+1.2Q2Q2: +0.3+0.3Q2: -1.2-1.2Q3Q3: -3.0-3.0Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: +3.9+3.9
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
Houston Rockets
#30
W
63-58
63
58
+5
H24/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
48-63
48
63
-15
A27/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
57-71
57
71
-14
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
50-54
50
54
-4
H31/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
L
56-58
56
58
-2
A02/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A05/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
73-60
73
60
+13
H06/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
61-52
61
52
+9
H09/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
39-42
39
42
-3
A11/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H13/01
NBA
111.8Avg total
55.1Scored
56.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.655.6112.3+1.053%-
Last 30 at home (18)60.156.7116.7+3.467%-
Last 30 away (12)51.554.1105.6-2.633%-
Last 10 (10)55.156.7111.8-1.630%-
Last 5 (5)55.452.6108.0+2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (16)56.255.5111.7+0.750%-
vs Similar (11)56.955.5112.4+1.555%-
vs Weaker (3)58.057.0115.0+1.067%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
48-60
48
60
-12
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A31/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
73-47
73
47
+26
A03/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
64-54
64
54
+10
A05/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
56-40
56
40
+16
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
50-71
50
71
-21
H09/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A12/01
NBA
109.0Avg total
54.5Scored
54.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.450.6106.0+4.770%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.251.7108.9+5.573%-
Last 30 away (15)53.549.6103.1+3.967%-
Last 10 (10)54.554.5109.0+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)57.852.0109.8+5.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (10)52.454.0106.4-1.650%-
vs Weaker ◀ (20)56.949.0105.8+7.980%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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: 107.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.127.2
55.4%
53.1%54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.911.9
32.2%
35.3%35.7
🏀 Free throws24.117.8
73.9%
77.4%17.8
They take 86.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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: 111.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.528.6
50.6%
53.1%57.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.812.9
38.2%
35.3%38.7
🏀 Free throws18.915.8
83.6%
77.4%15.8
They take 90.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 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 15 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Indiana Pacers
LLWLLLLLLW
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWLWLLW
#26
League position
#1
-3.8
Net rating
+5.0
109.3
Offensive rating
112.3
113.1
Defensive rating
107.3
52.4%
Effective FG%
53.1%
54.6%
Opp. effective FG%
50.5%
13.5%
Turnover %
13.0%
24.2%
Off. rebound %
26.3%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.21
32.2%
3-point %
38.2%
63.7%
Assist %
60.7%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence109.3 · 112.3Defence113.1 · 107.3Shooting52.4% · 53.1%3-point %32.2% · 38.2%Ball care13.5% · 13.0%Off. rebounds24.2% · 26.3%Free throws0.28 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ 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
7
Indiana Pacers wins
3
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/01/22HBoston Celtics100-119
11/01/22ABoston Celtics98-101 OT
09/01/22HUtah Jazz125-113
06/01/22HBrooklyn Nets121-129
05/01/22ANew York Knicks94-104
02/01/22ACleveland Cavaliers104-108
31/12/21HChicago Bulls106-108
30/12/21HCharlotte Hornets108-116
27/12/21AChicago Bulls105-113
24/12/21HHouston Rockets118-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/01/22AToronto Raptors99-95
09/01/22HMiami Heat100-123
07/01/22HLos Angeles Clippers106-89
05/01/22ANew Orleans Pelicans123-110
03/01/22ACharlotte Hornets133-99
31/12/21ABoston Celtics108-123
30/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-97
28/12/21HMemphis Grizzlies113-114
25/12/21HGolden State Warriors107-116
24/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder113-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Indiana Pacers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL36%
HomeLLLWL52%
AwayLLLLL16%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422319
Win %36%52%16%
Points / game107.7111.5103.0
Allowed / game108.1109.0107.1
Point differential-0.5+2.5-4.1
Avg total215.8220.5210.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%39%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won14% (14)20% (5)11% (9)
Overtime %10%9%11%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW78%
HomeLLWWL77%
AwayWLWWW78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402218
Win %78%77%78%
Points / game111.8112.3111.2
Allowed / game104.8103.9105.8
Point differential+7.0+8.4+5.3
Avg total216.5216.1217.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+45%50%39%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (10)50% (4)100% (6)
Overtime %2%0%6%
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 Phoenix Suns4031978%111.8104.8+7.0
2 Golden State Warriors41301173%109.5101.7+7.8
3 Chicago Bulls39271269%111.5107.8+3.7
4 Memphis Grizzlies44301468%112.2107.9+4.4
5 Utah Jazz42281467%115.1107.6+7.5
6 Miami Heat41261563%108.6103.9+4.7
7 Brooklyn Nets41261563%111.5109.2+2.3
8 Milwaukee Bucks44271761%112.0107.8+4.1
9 Philadelphia 76ers40231757%107.2105.7+1.6
10 Cleveland Cavaliers42241857%107.3102.2+5.1
11 Charlotte Hornets42231955%115.0115.5-0.4
12 Dallas Mavericks41221954%105.3103.4+1.8
13 Toronto Raptors38201853%107.8106.4+1.4
14 Denver Nuggets40211952%106.4105.7+0.7
15 Washington Wizards42222052%107.8109.7-1.9
16 Boston Celtics42212150%107.8105.8+2.0
17 New York Knicks42212150%104.3104.5-0.3
18 Los Angeles Lakers42212150%112.1112.8-0.7
19 Los Angeles Clippers43212249%104.3105.5-1.1
20 Minnesota Timberwolves42202248%109.9109.3+0.6
21 Atlanta Hawks40172342%110.3111.5-1.2
22 Portland Trail Blazers41162539%108.8113.2-4.4
23 Sacramento Kings44172739%109.3113.6-4.3
24 New Orleans Pelicans42162638%105.9110.0-4.1
25 San Antonio Spurs41152637%110.8111.3-0.5
26 Indiana Pacers42152736%107.7108.1-0.5
27 Oklahoma City Thunder41142734%100.8107.7-7.0
28 Houston Rockets43123128%107.9116.6-8.6
29 Detroit Pistons4093122%101.2111.3-10.1
30 Orlando Magic4273517%101.8110.9-9.2
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
Indiana Pacers1919381894
Phoenix Suns23233432112
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