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Los Angeles Clippers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 09 Jan 2024
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 138-111
34-31 37-32 30-28 37-20
Position#7
Record22-13
FormWWWWL
Points / game116.6
Allowed / game111.5
vs
Position#9
Record19-16
FormWWLWL
Points / game115.7
Allowed / game114.0
USANBA· Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
NBA2023-24
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
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
151-127
151
127
+24
145avg 109
A19/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
120-111
120
111
+9
123avg 109
A21/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
115-134
115
134
-19
103avg 109
A22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
108-145
108
145
-37
97avg 109
H23/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
113-104
113
104
+9
106avg 109
H27/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
117-106
117
106
+11
118avg 109
H30/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
121-104
121
104
+17
119avg 109
H02/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
131-122
131
122
+9
129avg 109
A04/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
111-95
111
95
+16
113avg 109
A06/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
103-106
103
106
-3
88avg 109
A08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-38
40-28
37-28
37-33
35-22
32-34
18-27
35-28
29-35
30-29
33-45
23-25
21-28
30-40
30-38
27-39
26-27
29-23
27-30
31-24
33-25
26-29
35-21
23-31
23-35
36-23
36-27
26-19
35-20
35-31
37-40
24-31
26-26
30-15
36-27
19-27
24-19
29-30
24-32
26-25
234.4Avg total
119.0Scored
115.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)116.6111.5228.1+5.063%
Season at home (18)115.9108.4224.4+7.578%
Season away (17)117.2114.8232.1+2.447%
Last 10 (10)119.0115.4234.4+3.670%
Last 5 (5)116.6106.6223.2+10.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)111.5139.5251.0-28.00%
vs Similar ◀ (20)117.2111.7228.9+5.565%
vs Weaker (8)113.2105.8219.0+7.575%
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
104-109
104
109
-5
92avg 108
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
105-120
105
120
-15
92avg 108
A23/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
114-128
114
128
-14
108avg 108
H26/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
129-113
129
113
+16
130avg 108
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
133-119
133
119
+14
142avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
112-107
112
107
+5
99avg 108
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
109-88
109
88
+21
104avg 108
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
122-131
122
131
-9
114avg 108
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
113-97
113
97
+16
110avg 108
H06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
115-121
115
121
-6
104avg 108
H08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-20
25-29
20-38
23-22
30-35
24-30
30-38
21-17
24-36
30-28
38-27
22-37
30-24
43-31
31-29
25-29
36-30
32-28
35-31
30-30
37-24
30-34
22-29
23-20
20-29
35-18
31-14
23-27
20-35
31-35
40-37
31-24
33-29
29-26
32-20
19-22
32-26
31-32
34-28
18-35
228.9Avg total
115.6Scored
113.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)115.7114.0229.7+1.754%
Season at home (22)116.9115.1232.0+1.750%
Season away (13)113.8112.2225.9+1.662%
Last 10 (10)115.6113.3228.9+2.350%
Last 5 (5)114.2108.8223.0+5.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (16)116.2117.2233.5-1.050%
vs Weaker (13)117.5111.5228.9+6.069%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +2.2+2.2Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: -2.8-2.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.4+1.4Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +2.2+2.2Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: -2.8-2.8
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
#17
W
77-66
77
66
+11
A19/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
67-56
67
56
+11
A21/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
59-64
59
64
-5
A22/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
51-68
51
68
-17
H23/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
55-50
55
50
+5
H27/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H30/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
59-58
59
58
+1
H02/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
70-51
70
51
+19
A04/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A06/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
53-49
53
49
+4
A08/01
NBA
116.3Avg total
60.6Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.555.4113.9+3.167%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.356.7115.0+1.760%-
Last 30 away (15)58.754.1112.9+4.673%-
Last 10 (10)60.655.7116.3+4.980%-
Last 5 (5)59.450.6110.0+8.8100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)55.066.0121.0-11.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)59.655.7115.3+3.965%-
vs Weaker (8)56.652.0108.6+4.688%-
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
54-65
54
65
-11
A23/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
54-64
54
64
-10
H26/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
73-55
73
55
+18
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-58
68
58
+10
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
51-70
51
70
-19
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
63-58
63
58
+5
H08/01
NBA
118.7Avg total
60.8Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.856.9116.7+3.060%-
Last 30 at home (19)59.657.0116.6+2.663%-
Last 30 away (11)60.356.6116.9+3.655%-
Last 10 (10)60.857.9118.7+2.970%-
Last 5 (5)59.657.6117.2+2.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)60.857.9118.7+2.856%-
vs Weaker (13)58.855.8114.5+3.062%-
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: 119.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.2 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.328.8
57.3%
54.4%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.514.4
40.6%
36.3%43.2
🏀 Free throws21.018.2
86.7%
78.2%18.2
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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: 115.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.8 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.831.6
56.6%
54.4%63.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.611.2
36.6%
36.3%33.6
🏀 Free throws24.118.8
78.0%
78.2%18.8
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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 09 Jan 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Clippers
LWWWWWLLWW
Phoenix Suns
LWLWWWWLLL
#7
League position
#9
+3.6
Net rating
+2.3
120.3
Offensive rating
115.7
116.6
Defensive rating
113.4
58.7%
Effective FG%
56.0%
55.3%
Opp. effective FG%
55.2%
13.6%
Turnover %
13.5%
26.6%
Off. rebound %
26.4%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.28
40.6%
3-point %
36.6%
58.3%
Assist %
60.5%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence120.3 · 115.7Defence116.6 · 113.4Shooting58.7% · 56.0%3-point %40.6% · 36.6%Ball care13.6% · 13.5%Off. rebounds26.6% · 26.4%Free throws0.24 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)70% · 50%
■ 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
08/01/24ALos Angeles Lakers103-106
06/01/24ANew Orleans Pelicans111-95
04/01/24APhoenix Suns131-122
02/01/24HMiami Heat121-104
30/12/23HMemphis Grizzlies117-106
27/12/23HCharlotte Hornets113-104
23/12/23HBoston Celtics108-145
22/12/23AOklahoma City Thunder115-134
21/12/23ADallas Mavericks120-111
19/12/23AIndiana Pacers151-127
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/01/24HMemphis Grizzlies115-121
06/01/24HMiami Heat113-97
04/01/24HLos Angeles Clippers122-131
02/01/24HPortland Trail Blazers109-88
01/01/24HOrlando Magic112-107
30/12/23HCharlotte Hornets133-119
28/12/23AHouston Rockets129-113
26/12/23HDallas Mavericks114-128
23/12/23ASacramento Kings105-120
20/12/23APortland Trail Blazers104-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWL63%
HomeWLWWW78%
AwayWLWWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351817
Win %63%78%47%
Points / game116.6115.9117.2
Allowed / game111.5108.4114.8
Point differential+5.0+7.5+2.4
Avg total228.1224.4232.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+37%44%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)67% (3)0% (4)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL54%
HomeWWLWL50%
AwayWLLLW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games352213
Win %54%50%62%
Points / game115.7116.9113.8
Allowed / game114.0115.1112.2
Point differential+1.7+1.7+1.6
Avg total229.7232.0225.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%27%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)50% (6)71% (7)
Overtime %6%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 Celtics3528780%121.4110.4+11.0
2 Minnesota Timberwolves35251071%112.9107.7+5.3
3 Oklahoma City Thunder35241169%122.2114.6+7.6
4 Milwaukee Bucks35241169%123.6119.6+4.0
5 Denver Nuggets38261268%116.1110.7+5.4
6 Philadelphia 76ers35231266%119.5111.3+8.2
7 Los Angeles Clippers35221363%116.6111.5+5.0
8 Sacramento Kings34211362%117.8117.7+0.1
9 New Orleans Pelicans35211460%116.2110.9+5.4
10 New York Knicks35211460%115.6111.5+4.1
11 Dallas Mavericks37221559%119.0116.8+2.2
12 Orlando Magic36211558%113.9111.9+1.9
13 Cleveland Cavaliers36211558%113.2111.5+1.7
14 Miami Heat36211558%112.7111.6+1.1
15 Indiana Pacers34191556%127.1124.9+2.2
16 Phoenix Suns35191654%115.7114.0+1.7
17 Houston Rockets35181751%112.5110.2+2.3
18 Utah Jazz38182047%115.1118.7-3.6
19 Golden State Warriors36171947%117.1116.9+0.2
20 Los Angeles Lakers35161946%113.1115.7-2.5
21 Chicago Bulls38172145%109.4111.5-2.2
22 Brooklyn Nets37162143%114.9116.6-1.6
23 Toronto Raptors36152142%115.0115.7-0.7
24 Atlanta Hawks35142140%122.2123.7-1.5
25 Memphis Grizzlies36132336%107.8113.5-5.7
26 Portland Trail Blazers35102529%109.0116.3-7.4
27 Charlotte Hornets3482624%109.5120.0-10.5
28 Washington Wizards3663017%115.5126.3-10.8
29 San Antonio Spurs3553014%111.3122.7-11.4
30 Detroit Pistons363338%111.5122.6-11.1
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 Clippers34373037138
Phoenix Suns31322820111
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