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Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 29 Nov 2018
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 115-99
26-22 23-27 40-25 26-25
Position#12
Record13-6
FormWWLWW
Points / game116.8
Allowed / game112.5
vs
Position#28
Record4-16
FormLLWLL
Points / game104.4
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Los Angeles Clippers v Phoenix Suns
04 Apr 2027
LAC v PHX
upcoming
18 Jan 2027
LAC v PHX
upcoming
08 Nov 2025
LAC103
PHX114
24 Oct 2025
LAC129
PHX102
31 Oct 2024
LAC119
PHX125
23 Oct 2024
LAC113
PHX116
10 Apr 2024
LAC108
PHX124
08 Jan 2024
LAC138
PHX111
22 Apr 2023
LAC100
PHX112
20 Apr 2023
LAC124
PHX129
15 Dec 2022
LAC95
PHX111
23 Oct 2022
LAC95
PHX112
06 Apr 2022
LAC113
PHX109
13 Dec 2021
LAC111
PHX95
30 Jun 2021
LAC103
PHX130
26 Jun 2021
LAC80
PHX84
24 Jun 2021
LAC106
PHX92
08 Apr 2021
LAC113
PHX103
04 Aug 2020
LAC115
PHX117
17 Dec 2019
LAC120
PHX99
13 Feb 2019
LAC134
PHX107
28 Nov 2018
LAC115
PHX99
20 Dec 2017
LAC108
PHX95
21 Oct 2017
LAC130
PHX88
02 Jan 2017
LAC109
PHX98
31 Oct 2016
LAC116
PHX98
22 Feb 2016
LAC124
PHX84
02 Nov 2015
LAC102
PHX96
08 Dec 2014
LAC121
PHX120
15 Nov 2014
LAC120
PHX107
10 Mar 2014
LAC112
PHX105
30 Dec 2013
LAC88
PHX107
03 Apr 2013
LAC126
PHX101
08 Dec 2012
LAC117
PHX99
28 Mar 2012
LAC103
PHX86
15 Mar 2012
LAC87
PHX91
20 Mar 2011
LAC99
PHX108
26 Dec 2010
LAC108
PHX103
03 Mar 2010
LAC101
PHX127
28 Oct 2009
LAC107
PHX109
18 Feb 2009
LAC119
PHX142
11 Jan 2009
LAC103
PHX109
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Clippers 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

Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
120-109
120
109
+11
117avg 103
H06/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
105-116
105
116
-11
91avg 103
A09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
128-126 OT
128
126
+2
120avg 103
H10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
121-116 OT
121
116
+5
114avg 103
H13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
116-111
116
111
+5
111avg 103
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
127-119
127
119
+8
113avg 103
A17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
127-119
127
119
+8
116avg 103
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
118-125
118
125
-7
109avg 103
A21/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
112-107 OT
112
107
+5
103avg 103
H23/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
104-100
104
100
+4
86avg 103
A26/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-33
32-26
29-25
28-25
28-37
29-24
24-23
24-32
33-24
29-40
27-20
30-35
34-30
30-31
26-20
16-25
29-28
32-32
30-24
25-27
32-37
28-30
30-30
37-22
29-34
32-30
28-32
38-23
40-21
33-33
22-32
23-39
16-22
28-30
31-18
23-28
24-28
21-30
38-16
21-26
232.6Avg total
117.8Scored
114.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (19)116.8112.5229.3+4.468%
Season at home (9)117.1109.3226.4+7.889%
Season away (10)116.6115.3231.9+1.350%
Last 10 (10)117.8114.8232.6+3.080%
Last 5 (5)117.6114.0231.6+3.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)122.8114.6237.4+8.2100%
vs Similar (23)109.9111.4221.3-1.543%
vs Weaker ◀ (2)119.0109.0228.0+10.0100%
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
Boston Celtics
#8
L
109-116 OT
109
116
-7
98avg 93
H09/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
99-119
99
119
-20
82avg 93
A11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
101-118
101
118
-17
95avg 93
A13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
116-96
116
96
+20
114avg 93
H15/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
100-110
100
110
-10
88avg 93
H18/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
114-119
114
119
-5
99avg 93
A20/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
116-124
116
124
-8
no box
A22/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
116-114
116
114
+2
104avg 93
A24/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
107-118
107
118
-11
100avg 93
A25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
104-109
104
109
-5
90avg 93
H28/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-13
23-22
25-30
20-35
26-33
27-28
29-30
17-28
13-32
27-32
35-22
26-32
34-19
18-29
35-22
29-26
25-30
17-17
23-32
35-31
36-26
26-31
24-35
28-27
28-25
41-39
24-30
23-30
34-30
30-31
27-29
25-24
32-27
28-35
24-21
23-35
26-26
28-35
23-20
27-28
222.5Avg total
108.2Scored
114.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)104.4114.0218.4-9.620%
Season at home (10)103.5109.3212.8-5.830%
Season away (10)105.3118.8224.1-13.510%
Last 10 (10)108.2114.3222.5-6.120%
Last 5 (5)111.4116.8228.2-5.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)103.4112.6216.0-9.118%
vs Similar (2)106.5109.0215.5-2.550%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) 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: +0.2+0.2Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: -4.3-4.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +2.5+2.5Q2Q2: -1.2-1.2Q2: -3.4-3.4Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: -4.3-4.3
Los Angeles ClippersPhoenix 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
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H06/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
57-61
57
61
-4
A09/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
62-64
62
64
-2
H10/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
64-61
64
61
+3
H13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
61-60
61
60
+1
H16/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
60-67
60
67
-7
A17/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
61-64
61
64
-3
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
W
73-54
73
54
+19
A21/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H23/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
45-58
45
58
-13
A26/11
NBA
119.0Avg total
59.0Scored
60.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.158.5115.6-1.547%-
Last 30 at home (15)56.157.3113.3-1.253%-
Last 30 away (15)58.159.8117.9-1.740%-
Last 10 (10)59.060.0119.0-1.040%-
Last 5 (5)56.659.0115.6-2.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)60.659.8120.4+0.860%-
vs Similar (23)56.158.1114.2-2.043%-
vs Weaker ◀ (2)59.560.0119.5-0.550%-
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
Boston Celtics
#8
W
55-35
55
35
+20
H09/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
53-61
53
61
-8
A11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
40-64
40
64
-24
A13/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H15/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
42-47
42
47
-5
H18/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
W
62-57
62
57
+5
A20/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
69-64
69
64
+5
A22/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
64-61
64
61
+3
A24/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#16
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A25/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
54-61
54
61
-7
H28/11
NBA
111.1Avg total
55.1Scored
56.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.956.3107.2-5.437%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.453.5102.9-4.133%-
Last 30 away (15)52.459.1111.5-6.740%-
Last 10 (10)55.156.0111.1-0.950%-
Last 5 (5)61.861.0122.8+0.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)50.456.6107.0-6.132%-
vs Similar (2)57.552.0109.5+5.5100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Los Angeles Clipperstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Clippers: 117.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.133.0
50.7%
51.7%66.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.29.4
35.9%
35.4%28.2
🏀 Free throws28.823.4
81.2%
76.6%23.4
They take 91.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 108.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.9 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.031.4
55.1%
51.7%62.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.510.5
34.4%
35.4%31.5
🏀 Free throws18.213.9
76.4%
76.6%13.9
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 29 Nov 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Clippers
WWLWWWWWLW
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLLWLLL
#12
League position
#28
+2.6
Net rating
-5.9
111.1
Offensive rating
105.2
108.5
Defensive rating
111.1
51.6%
Effective FG%
53.9%
49.7%
Opp. effective FG%
52.4%
11.0%
Turnover %
13.6%
20.9%
Off. rebound %
17.0%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.9%
3-point %
34.4%
54.0%
Assist %
55.8%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence111.1 · 105.2Defence108.5 · 111.1Shooting51.6% · 53.9%3-point %35.9% · 34.4%Ball care11.0% · 13.6%Off. rebounds20.9% · 17.0%Free throws0.32 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)80% · 20%
■ Los Angeles Clippers   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
26/11/18APortland Trail Blazers104-100
23/11/18HMemphis Grizzlies112-107 OT
21/11/18AWashington Wizards118-125
20/11/18AAtlanta Hawks127-119
17/11/18ABrooklyn Nets127-119
16/11/18HSan Antonio Spurs116-111
13/11/18HGolden State Warriors121-116 OT
10/11/18HMilwaukee Bucks128-126 OT
09/11/18APortland Trail Blazers105-116
06/11/18HMinnesota Timberwolves120-109
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/11/18HIndiana Pacers104-109
25/11/18ADetroit Pistons107-118
24/11/18AMilwaukee Bucks116-114
22/11/18AChicago Bulls116-124
20/11/18APhiladelphia 76ers114-119
18/11/18HOklahoma City Thunder100-110
15/11/18HSan Antonio Spurs116-96
13/11/18AOklahoma City Thunder101-118
11/11/18ANew Orleans Pelicans99-119
09/11/18HBoston Celtics109-116 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW68%
HomeWWWWW89%
AwayLWWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games19910
Win %68%89%50%
Points / game116.8117.1116.6
Allowed / game112.5109.3115.3
Point differential+4.4+7.8+1.3
Avg total229.3226.4231.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%33%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won100% (6)100% (5)100% (1)
Overtime %16%33%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL20%
HomeLLWLL30%
AwayLLLWL10%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games201010
Win %20%30%10%
Points / game104.4103.5105.3
Allowed / game114.0109.3118.8
Point differential-9.7-5.8-13.5
Avg total218.4212.8224.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%20%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %5%10%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 Toronto Raptors2218482%117.0108.1+8.9
2 Milwaukee Bucks2115671%120.8110.1+10.7
3 Los Angeles Clippers1913668%116.8112.5+4.4
4 Golden State Warriors2215768%116.0110.6+5.3
5 Denver Nuggets2114767%110.3102.3+8.0
6 Philadelphia 76ers2315865%114.3113.1+1.1
7 Oklahoma City Thunder2013765%110.3104.3+6.0
8 Indiana Pacers2113862%106.5102.2+4.3
9 Portland Trail Blazers2113862%112.8110.7+2.0
10 Detroit Pistons1811761%111.8110.7+1.1
11 Memphis Grizzlies2012860%103.5102.0+1.6
12 Los Angeles Lakers2011955%112.8113.0-0.2
13 Dallas Mavericks1910953%111.1108.5+2.5
14 Charlotte Hornets21111052%114.9110.0+4.9
15 Boston Celtics21111052%107.1104.3+2.8
16 New Orleans Pelicans22111150%118.5117.0+1.5
17 Minnesota Timberwolves22111150%109.9110.2-0.3
18 Sacramento Kings20101050%114.2116.7-2.5
19 San Antonio Spurs21101148%108.6110.9-2.3
20 Utah Jazz22101245%105.3108.1-2.8
21 Orlando Magic22101245%106.1109.2-3.0
22 Houston Rockets2091145%108.2110.2-2.0
23 Washington Wizards2181338%112.9118.2-5.4
24 Brooklyn Nets2281436%109.3111.0-1.8
25 Miami Heat2071335%108.6110.5-1.9
26 New York Knicks2371630%107.8113.7-5.9
27 Chicago Bulls2251723%104.0112.9-8.9
28 Atlanta Hawks2251723%107.4117.8-10.5
29 Cleveland Cavaliers2041620%103.5110.5-7.0
30 Phoenix Suns2041620%104.4114.0-9.7
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
Los Angeles Clippers26234026115
Phoenix Suns2227252599
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