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Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 16 Dec 2022
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 95-111
18-29 19-35 33-25 25-22
Position#14
Record17-13
FormLLWWW
Points / game107.6
Allowed / game108.0
vs
Position#9
Record16-12
FormLLLLL
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game111.3
USANBA· crypto.com Arena
NBA2022-23
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 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

Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
114-100
114
100
+14
116avg 101
H27/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#26
W
118-112
118
112
+6
112avg 101
A30/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
112-125
112
125
-13
89avg 101
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
L
96-123
96
123
-27
78avg 101
H03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
119-117
119
117
+2
114avg 101
A06/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
L
111-116 OT
111
116
-5
102avg 101
A08/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
110-115
110
115
-5
106avg 101
A09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
114-107
114
107
+7
100avg 101
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
113-93
113
93
+20
101avg 101
H13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
W
99-88
99
88
+11
89avg 101
H15/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-29
24-28
23-12
32-31
25-30
28-31
29-34
36-17
26-35
34-23
25-36
27-31
24-38
14-22
31-30
27-33
28-26
35-28
21-36
35-27
32-14
17-26
29-31
21-28
28-20
26-36
33-28
23-31
28-29
32-34
26-21
28-23
29-25
27-22
32-25
25-21
19-21
19-22
29-22
32-23
220.2Avg total
110.6Scored
109.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (30)107.6108.0215.5-0.457%
Season at home (15)104.9105.0209.9-0.160%
Season away (15)110.3110.9221.2-0.753%
Last 10 (10)110.6109.6220.2+1.060%
Last 5 (5)109.4103.8213.2+5.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)112.0108.0220.0+4.067%
vs Similar ◀ (19)105.3110.1215.4-4.837%
vs Weaker (8)111.4102.9214.2+8.5100%
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
Utah Jazz
#22
W
113-112
113
112
+1
103avg 109
H27/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
122-117
122
117
+5
116avg 109
A29/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
132-113
132
113
+19
124avg 109
H01/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
121-122
121
122
-1
117avg 109
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
133-95
133
95
+38
134avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
111-130
111
130
-19
100avg 109
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
98-125
98
125
-27
84avg 109
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
117-128
117
128
-11
112avg 109
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
124-129 OT
124
129
-5
113avg 109
A11/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
97-111
97
111
-14
75avg 109
A14/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-32
29-22
27-27
35-31
31-26
32-38
28-20
31-33
32-25
32-18
42-38
26-32
36-27
28-30
32-29
25-36
35-30
36-11
35-30
27-24
15-33
26-34
34-29
36-34
21-31
21-38
23-35
33-21
27-26
25-29
30-40
35-33
36-29
22-28
35-41
24-19
20-27
15-27
32-30
30-27
235.0Avg total
116.8Scored
118.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)115.4111.3226.7+4.157%
Season at home (15)116.4108.0224.4+8.480%
Season away (13)114.3115.1229.4-0.831%
Last 10 (10)116.8118.2235.0-1.440%
Last 5 (5)109.4124.6234.0-15.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)98.0125.0223.0-27.00%
vs Similar ◀ (20)115.5113.5229.1+2.060%
vs Weaker (9)111.0106.2217.2+4.844%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) 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

-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: +1.2+1.2
-3-2+0+2+3Q1Q1: +0.7+0.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -0.9-0.9Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: +1.2+1.2
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
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
59-57
59
57
+2
H27/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#26
L
53-61
53
61
-8
A30/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
W
60-58
60
58
+2
A01/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
L
38-60
38
60
-22
H03/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
63-54
63
54
+9
A06/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#25
W
49-40
49
40
+9
A08/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
54-56
54
56
-2
A09/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
60-63
60
63
-3
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
W
56-47
56
47
+9
H13/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#17
L
38-43
38
43
-5
H15/12
NBA
106.9Avg total
53.0Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.754.8107.5-2.237%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.254.9107.1-2.733%-
Last 30 away (15)53.154.8107.9-1.740%-
Last 10 (10)53.053.9106.9-0.950%-
Last 5 (5)51.449.8101.2+1.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)57.358.3115.7-1.033%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)50.955.2106.1-4.332%-
vs Weaker (8)55.152.8107.9+2.450%-
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
Utah Jazz
#22
L
51-54
51
54
-3
H27/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A29/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
64-43
64
43
+21
H01/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
71-41
71
41
+30
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
42-69
42
69
-27
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
58-57
58
57
+1
A11/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
35-54
35
54
-19
A14/12
NBA
110.2Avg total
54.1Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.155.7110.9-0.647%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.255.6110.8-0.356%-
Last 30 away (14)55.055.9110.9-0.936%-
Last 10 (10)54.156.1110.2-2.040%-
Last 5 (5)45.660.4106.0-14.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)42.069.0111.0-27.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)55.556.9112.3-1.445%-
vs Weaker (9)55.951.8107.7+4.156%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Similar. 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: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.226.4
47.8%
54.5%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.812.8
35.8%
35.8%38.4
🏀 Free throws24.819.4
78.2%
78.1%19.4
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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: 116.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.330.1
52.5%
54.5%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.313.6
37.5%
35.8%40.8
🏀 Free throws19.815.8
79.8%
78.1%15.8
They take 93.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.3 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 16 Dec 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Clippers
WWWLLWLLWW
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLWLWWW
#14
League position
#9
+1.0
Net rating
-1.4
109.5
Offensive rating
114.4
108.5
Defensive rating
115.8
50.1%
Effective FG%
54.0%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
55.9%
13.2%
Turnover %
12.9%
28.0%
Off. rebound %
28.3%
0.27
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.8%
3-point %
37.5%
58.9%
Assist %
62.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence109.5 · 114.4Defence108.5 · 115.8Shooting50.1% · 54.0%3-point %35.8% · 37.5%Ball care13.2% · 12.9%Off. rebounds28.0% · 28.3%Free throws0.27 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ 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
15/12/22HMinnesota Timberwolves99-88
13/12/22HBoston Celtics113-93
11/12/22AWashington Wizards114-107
09/12/22AMiami Heat110-115
08/12/22AOrlando Magic111-116 OT
06/12/22ACharlotte Hornets119-117
03/12/22HSacramento Kings96-123
01/12/22AUtah Jazz112-125
30/11/22APortland Trail Blazers118-112
27/11/22HIndiana Pacers114-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
14/12/22AHouston Rockets97-111
11/12/22ANew Orleans Pelicans124-129 OT
10/12/22ANew Orleans Pelicans117-128
08/12/22HBoston Celtics98-125
06/12/22ADallas Mavericks111-130
04/12/22ASan Antonio Spurs133-95
03/12/22HHouston Rockets121-122
01/12/22HChicago Bulls132-113
29/11/22ASacramento Kings122-117
27/11/22HUtah Jazz113-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW57%
HomeLWLWW60%
AwayLWLLW53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games301515
Win %57%60%53%
Points / game107.6104.9110.3
Allowed / game108.0105.0110.9
Point differential-0.4-0.1-0.7
Avg total215.5209.9221.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%33%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)100% (3)40% (5)
Overtime %3%0%7%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL57%
HomeWWWLL80%
AwayWLLLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281513
Win %57%80%31%
Points / game115.4116.4114.3
Allowed / game111.3108.0115.1
Point differential+4.1+8.4-0.8
Avg total226.7224.4229.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%53%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)50% (4)20% (5)
Overtime %7%0%15%
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 Celtics2922776%119.4112.6+6.8
2 Milwaukee Bucks2820871%112.2108.8+3.4
3 Memphis Grizzlies2819968%116.5111.3+5.1
4 New Orleans Pelicans28181064%117.4111.8+5.6
5 Denver Nuggets27171063%116.0114.3+1.6
6 Cleveland Cavaliers29181162%110.7104.6+6.1
7 Brooklyn Nets29171259%112.5110.9+1.6
8 Phoenix Suns28161257%115.4111.3+4.1
9 Portland Trail Blazers28161257%112.6111.6+0.9
10 Los Angeles Clippers30171357%107.6108.0-0.4
11 Philadelphia 76ers27151256%111.2108.2+3.0
12 Sacramento Kings27151256%117.6115.6+2.1
13 Utah Jazz31171455%117.9115.8+2.1
14 New York Knicks28151354%114.3113.2+1.1
15 Indiana Pacers29151452%115.0115.7-0.7
16 Dallas Mavericks28141450%111.1109.9+1.2
17 Miami Heat30151550%108.0109.2-1.2
18 Golden State Warriors29141548%117.4116.8+0.6
19 Atlanta Hawks29141548%113.5115.3-1.8
20 Toronto Raptors28131546%111.3110.5+0.8
21 Minnesota Timberwolves28131546%114.3116.1-1.8
22 Chicago Bulls27111641%113.6113.8-0.3
23 Los Angeles Lakers27111641%115.0116.6-1.6
24 Oklahoma City Thunder28111739%115.5117.4-1.9
25 Washington Wizards29111838%111.0113.9-2.9
26 Houston Rockets2891932%110.2115.4-5.1
27 San Antonio Spurs2891932%110.2120.4-10.2
28 Orlando Magic2992031%109.1113.7-4.6
29 Detroit Pistons3082227%110.9117.6-6.6
30 Charlotte Hornets2872125%110.3117.1-6.8
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
Los Angeles Clippers1819332595
Phoenix Suns29352522111
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