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Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 18 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 120-99
31-23 23-21 36-25 30-30
Position#5
Record20-11
FormWWWWL
Points / game112.7
Allowed / game108.0
vs
Position#14
Record13-17
FormLWLLL
Points / game114.4
Allowed / game113.5
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2019-20
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
22 Oct 2014
LAC108
PHX105
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
21 Oct 2008
LAC69
PHX86
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
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
121-119
121
119
+2
A28/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
97-107
97
107
-10
A30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
150-125
150
125
+25
H02/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
117-97
117
97
+20
H04/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
91-119
91
119
-28
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
135-119
135
119
+16
A08/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
110-99
110
99
+11
A10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
112-92
112
92
+20
A12/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
124-117
124
117
+7
A14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
106-109
106
109
-3
A15/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-31
29-29
28-28
29-31
30-27
23-26
18-29
26-25
39-35
43-22
34-41
34-27
29-30
33-29
27-17
28-21
15-30
28-22
19-35
29-32
35-25
30-39
35-29
35-26
24-19
36-29
31-25
19-26
27-32
37-14
24-25
24-21
33-29
32-29
37-23
22-36
29-24
28-31
22-29
27-25
226.6Avg total
116.3Scored
110.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)112.7108.0220.7+4.765%
Season at home (17)112.0104.2216.2+7.876%
Season away (14)113.5112.6226.1+0.950%
Last 10 (10)116.3110.3226.6+6.070%
Last 5 (5)117.4107.2224.6+10.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)104.4105.0209.4-0.657%
vs Weaker ◀ (16)120.9110.6231.5+10.475%
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
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#24
L
132-140
132
140
-8
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
113-120
113
120
-7
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
109-104
109
104
+5
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
114-128
114
128
-14
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
139-132 OT
139
132
+7
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
109-115
109
115
-6
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
125-109
125
109
+16
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
108-115
108
115
-7
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
L
119-121 OT
119
121
-2
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
L
110-111
110
111
-1
H17/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-36
35-38
26-34
37-32
25-31
25-22
39-36
24-31
28-21
31-18
21-34
29-31
37-31
21-34
28-38
28-25
38-40
36-30
33-21
18-34
31-23
21-37
26-23
31-32
33-31
28-33
33-21
31-24
19-27
32-24
28-33
29-31
18-28
30-16
32-34
29-31
33-25
34-34
21-31
22-21
237.3Avg total
117.8Scored
119.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)114.4113.5227.9+1.043%
Season at home (18)115.4113.6229.1+1.839%
Season away (12)112.9113.2226.2-0.350%
Last 10 (10)117.8119.5237.3-1.730%
Last 5 (5)114.2114.2228.4+0.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)110.0114.7224.7-4.733%
vs Similar (20)113.8114.0227.9-0.230%
vs Weaker (7)118.0111.3229.3+6.786%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: +4.9+4.9Q2: +0.7+0.7Q3Q3: -0.6-0.6Q3: -1.8-1.8Q4Q4: +0.3+0.3Q4: -1.4-1.4
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
64-60
64
60
+4
A28/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A30/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
82-57
82
57
+25
H02/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H04/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
43-52
43
52
-9
A07/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
65-64
65
64
+1
A08/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
60-48
60
48
+12
A10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
64-46
64
46
+18
A12/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A14/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A15/12
NBA
116.7Avg total
61.5Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.353.3109.5+3.063%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.552.1107.6+3.469%-
Last 30 away (14)57.154.6111.7+2.657%-
Last 10 (10)61.555.2116.7+6.380%-
Last 5 (5)62.254.2116.4+8.0100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (14)51.450.3101.6+1.150%-
vs Weaker ◀ (16)60.655.9116.4+4.775%-
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
Washington Wizards
#24
L
69-74
69
74
-5
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
59-39
59
39
+20
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
74-70
74
70
+4
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
D
51-51
51
51
+0
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#18
W
48-44
48
44
+4
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#20
W
67-59
67
59
+8
H17/12
NBA
116.8Avg total
58.9Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.955.7111.6+0.243%-
Last 30 at home (18)56.457.6114.0-1.233%-
Last 30 away (12)55.152.8107.9+2.258%-
Last 10 (10)58.957.9116.8+1.040%-
Last 5 (5)55.855.6111.4+0.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (3)51.757.3109.0-5.70%-
vs Similar (20)54.255.8110.0-1.540%-
vs Weaker (7)62.354.7117.0+7.671%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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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: 116.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.0 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.628.7
49.8%
52.3%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.112.3
37.2%
35.7%36.9
🏀 Free throws27.822.0
79.1%
77.2%22.0
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 117.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.2 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.530.7
53.4%
52.3%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.012.4
33.5%
35.7%37.2
🏀 Free throws24.819.2
77.4%
77.2%19.2
They take 94.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Clippers
LWWWWLWWLW
Phoenix Suns
LLLWLWLWLL
#5
League position
#14
+5.6
Net rating
-1.6
109.1
Offensive rating
109.5
103.5
Defensive rating
111.1
52.0%
Effective FG%
52.2%
49.5%
Opp. effective FG%
55.0%
13.9%
Turnover %
12.0%
22.6%
Off. rebound %
22.2%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.26
37.2%
3-point %
33.5%
55.9%
Assist %
70.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence109.1 · 109.5Defence103.5 · 111.1Shooting52.0% · 52.2%3-point %37.2% · 33.5%Ball care13.9% · 12.0%Off. rebounds22.6% · 22.2%Free throws0.31 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ 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
15/12/19AChicago Bulls106-109
14/12/19AMinnesota Timberwolves124-117
12/12/19AToronto Raptors112-92
10/12/19AIndiana Pacers110-99
08/12/19AWashington Wizards135-119
07/12/19AMilwaukee Bucks91-119
04/12/19HPortland Trail Blazers117-97
02/12/19HWashington Wizards150-125
30/11/19ASan Antonio Spurs97-107
28/11/19AMemphis Grizzlies121-119
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/12/19HPortland Trail Blazers110-111
14/12/19HSan Antonio Spurs119-121 OT
12/12/19HMemphis Grizzlies108-115
10/12/19HMinnesota Timberwolves125-109
08/12/19AHouston Rockets109-115
06/12/19ANew Orleans Pelicans139-132 OT
05/12/19AOrlando Magic114-128
03/12/19ACharlotte Hornets109-104
30/11/19HDallas Mavericks113-120
28/11/19HWashington Wizards132-140

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL65%
HomeWWWWW76%
AwayWWWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311714
Win %65%76%50%
Points / game112.7112.0113.5
Allowed / game108.0104.2112.6
Point differential+4.7+7.8+0.9
Avg total220.7216.2226.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%47%36%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)75% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %3%6%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL43%
HomeLWLLL39%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301812
Win %43%39%50%
Points / game114.4115.4112.9
Allowed / game113.5113.6113.2
Point differential+1.0+1.8-0.3
Avg total227.9229.1226.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%22%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)29% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %10%6%17%
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 Milwaukee Bucks3329488%121.0107.6+13.4
2 Los Angeles Lakers3427779%111.9103.8+8.1
3 Boston Celtics2821775%110.8101.6+9.2
4 Denver Nuggets2921872%106.8101.2+5.6
5 Miami Heat3223972%112.7106.5+6.1
6 Philadelphia 76ers3223972%108.9102.9+6.0
7 Indiana Pacers32221069%110.4105.0+5.4
8 Toronto Raptors30201067%112.1106.9+5.2
9 Houston Rockets32211166%120.2115.2+4.9
10 Dallas Mavericks31201165%116.6108.3+8.3
11 Los Angeles Clippers31201165%112.7108.0+4.7
12 Brooklyn Nets30171357%111.0110.7+0.3
13 Utah Jazz31161552%108.1109.2-1.1
14 Orlando Magic33151845%103.0103.7-0.8
15 Sacramento Kings31141745%106.4108.2-1.8
16 Oklahoma City Thunder29131645%107.1107.7-0.6
17 Detroit Pistons32141844%108.7109.8-1.1
18 Phoenix Suns30131743%114.4113.5+1.0
19 Charlotte Hornets35142140%104.5110.1-5.6
20 Portland Trail Blazers31121939%112.0114.5-2.5
21 San Antonio Spurs31121939%110.6114.8-4.2
22 Minnesota Timberwolves29111838%114.2118.4-4.2
23 Memphis Grizzlies30111937%109.7115.8-6.2
24 Chicago Bulls34122235%105.9107.4-1.6
25 Washington Wizards29101934%116.7119.6-2.8
26 New Orleans Pelicans33112233%114.4119.4-5.0
27 New York Knicks3282425%102.8111.0-8.2
28 Golden State Warriors3372621%105.5114.0-8.6
29 Atlanta Hawks3372621%106.5117.6-11.1
30 Cleveland Cavaliers3062420%102.4114.3-11.9
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Clippers31233630120
Phoenix Suns2321253099
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