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Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 19 Mar 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 90-95
22-26 10-21 22-21 36-27
Position#29
Record14-54
FormWWLLL
Points / game97.9
Allowed / game106.8
vs
Position#27
Record18-50
FormLLLWL
Points / game100.3
Allowed / game107.9
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Phoenix Suns
17 Mar 2027
LAL v PHX
upcoming
10 Apr 2026
LAL101
PHX73
01 Dec 2025
LAL108
PHX125
16 Mar 2025
LAL107
PHX96
25 Oct 2024
LAL123
PHX116
11 Jan 2024
LAL109
PHX127
26 Oct 2023
LAL100
PHX95
07 Apr 2023
LAL121
PHX107
22 Mar 2023
LAL122
PHX111
21 Dec 2021
LAL90
PHX108
22 Oct 2021
LAL105
PHX115
03 Jun 2021
LAL100
PHX113
30 May 2021
LAL92
PHX100
27 May 2021
LAL109
PHX95
09 May 2021
LAL123
PHX110
02 Mar 2021
LAL104
PHX114
10 Feb 2020
LAL125
PHX100
01 Jan 2020
LAL117
PHX107
27 Jan 2019
LAL116
PHX102
02 Dec 2018
LAL120
PHX96
06 Feb 2018
LAL112
PHX93
17 Nov 2017
LAL113
PHX122
09 Dec 2016
LAL115
PHX119
06 Nov 2016
LAL119
PHX108
18 Mar 2016
LAL90
PHX95
03 Jan 2016
LAL97
PHX77
28 Dec 2014
LAL107
PHX116
04 Nov 2014
LAL106
PHX112
30 Mar 2014
LAL115
PHX99
10 Dec 2013
LAL108
PHX114
12 Feb 2013
LAL91
PHX85
16 Nov 2012
LAL114
PHX102
17 Feb 2012
LAL111
PHX99
10 Jan 2012
LAL99
PHX83
22 Mar 2011
LAL139
PHX137
14 Nov 2010
LAL116
PHX121
27 May 2010
LAL103
PHX101
19 May 2010
LAL124
PHX112
17 May 2010
LAL128
PHX107
06 Dec 2009
LAL108
PHX88
12 Nov 2009
LAL121
PHX102
26 Feb 2009
LAL132
PHX106
10 Dec 2008
LAL115
PHX110
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers 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 LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLakers
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
119-128
119
128
-9
103avg 84
A25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
95-112
95
112
-17
77avg 84
H27/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
107-101
107
101
+6
101avg 84
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
107-117
107
117
-10
92avg 84
A03/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
77-106
77
106
-29
63avg 84
H05/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
112-95
112
95
+17
104avg 84
H06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-98
107
98
+9
102avg 84
H09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
108-120
108
120
-12
97avg 84
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
87-90
87
90
-3
71avg 84
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
98-106
98
106
-8
90avg 84
H16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-36
32-31
26-30
35-31
25-32
25-35
21-23
24-22
24-19
34-31
21-24
28-27
29-27
31-30
22-26
25-34
19-26
17-28
23-20
18-32
22-21
38-28
24-24
28-22
20-26
25-25
39-26
23-21
31-33
24-31
27-31
26-25
11-18
24-28
25-19
27-25
15-32
26-25
26-22
31-27
209.0Avg total
101.7Scored
107.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)97.9106.8204.7-9.021%
Season at home (33)96.8103.5200.4-6.727%
Season away (35)98.8109.9208.7-11.114%
Last 10 (10)101.7107.3209.0-5.630%
Last 5 (5)102.4101.8204.2+0.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (29)98.2107.5205.7-9.317%
vs Similar ◀ (1)107.0101.0208.0+6.0100%
vs Weakerno games
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
111-106
111
106
+5
107avg 90
H28/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
92-126
92
126
-34
70avg 90
A02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
92-108
92
108
-16
73avg 90
A04/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
102-84
102
84
+18
98avg 90
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
109-100
109
100
+9
112avg 90
A06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
97-128
97
128
-31
78avg 90
H10/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
98-116
98
116
-18
85avg 90
A11/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
116-123
116
123
-7
111avg 90
A13/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
107-104
107
104
+3
99avg 90
H15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
69-103
69
103
-34
51avg 90
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-18
29-28
32-30
25-30
18-35
24-33
19-30
31-28
21-29
22-28
25-27
24-24
29-29
29-21
26-16
18-18
24-24
29-35
32-15
24-26
19-29
24-34
32-25
22-40
18-25
23-30
33-27
24-34
24-31
32-29
39-26
21-37
27-25
20-32
29-21
31-26
21-24
17-22
16-25
15-32
209.1Avg total
99.3Scored
109.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)100.3107.9208.2-7.626%
Season at home (34)103.3106.1209.4-2.935%
Season away (34)97.4109.7207.0-12.318%
Last 10 (10)99.3109.8209.1-10.540%
Last 5 (5)97.4114.8212.2-17.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)95.9109.5205.4-13.610%
vs Similar ◀ (9)100.2111.3211.6-11.133%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -4.3-4.3Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -4.3-4.3Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -6.0-6.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -4.3-4.3Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: -4.3-4.3Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: +4.1+4.1Q4Q4: -0.1-0.1Q4: -6.0-6.0
Los Angeles LakersPhoenix 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 LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
58-67
58
67
-9
A25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
50-67
50
67
-17
H27/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A03/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
36-54
36
54
-18
H05/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
60-49
60
49
+11
H06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-51
45
51
-6
H09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
55-64
55
64
-9
H11/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
35-46
35
46
-11
H14/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
41-57
41
57
-16
H16/03
NBA
106.0Avg total
49.8Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.755.3104.0-6.620%-
Last 30 at home (18)47.654.4101.9-6.822%-
Last 30 away (12)50.456.7107.1-6.217%-
Last 10 (10)49.856.2106.0-6.430%-
Last 5 (5)47.253.4100.6-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (29)48.455.5103.9-7.117%-
vs Similar ◀ (1)58.050.0108.0+8.0100%-
vs Weakerno games
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H28/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
L
42-68
42
68
-26
A02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
43-57
43
57
-14
A04/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#17
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A06/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H10/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
41-55
41
55
-14
A11/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
56-60
56
60
-4
A13/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
38-46
38
46
-8
A18/03
NBA
103.6Avg total
47.5Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)45.855.3101.2-9.513%-
Last 30 at home (15)45.754.099.7-8.320%-
Last 30 away (15)46.056.7102.7-10.77%-
Last 10 (10)47.556.1103.6-8.620%-
Last 5 (5)45.056.2101.2-11.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)45.754.5100.1-8.814%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)46.257.3103.6-11.111%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 101.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.6 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.828.8
50.7%
49.0%57.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.28.2
31.3%
35.3%24.6
🏀 Free throws25.819.5
75.6%
75.5%19.5
They take 83.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 99.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.9 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.927.7
47.8%
49.0%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.08.3
30.7%
35.3%24.9
🏀 Free throws26.019.0
73.1%
75.5%19.0
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 19 Mar 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LLLWWLLWLL
Phoenix Suns
LWLLLWWLLW
#29
League position
#27
-5.8
Net rating
-10.5
106.2
Offensive rating
99.4
112.0
Defensive rating
109.9
49.5%
Effective FG%
47.3%
54.2%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
11.5%
Turnover %
15.2%
22.4%
Off. rebound %
24.9%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.31
31.3%
3-point %
30.7%
50.3%
Assist %
51.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence106.2 · 99.4Defence112.0 · 109.9Shooting49.5% · 47.3%3-point %31.3% · 30.7%Ball care11.5% · 15.2%Off. rebounds22.4% · 24.9%Free throws0.31 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ 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
16/03/16HSacramento Kings98-106
14/03/16HNew York Knicks87-90
11/03/16HCleveland Cavaliers108-120
09/03/16HOrlando Magic107-98
06/03/16HGolden State Warriors112-95
05/03/16HAtlanta Hawks77-106
03/03/16ADenver Nuggets107-117
02/03/16HBrooklyn Nets107-101
27/02/16HMemphis Grizzlies95-112
25/02/16AMemphis Grizzlies119-128
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/16AUtah Jazz69-103
15/03/16HMinnesota Timberwolves107-104
13/03/16AGolden State Warriors116-123
11/03/16ADenver Nuggets98-116
10/03/16HNew York Knicks97-128
06/03/16AMemphis Grizzlies109-100
05/03/16AOrlando Magic102-84
04/03/16AMiami Heat92-108
02/03/16ACharlotte Hornets92-126
28/02/16HMemphis Grizzlies111-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL21%
HomeWWLLL27%
AwayLLLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683335
Win %21%27%14%
Points / game97.996.898.8
Allowed / game106.8103.5109.9
Point differential-9.0-6.7-11.1
Avg total204.7200.4208.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%12%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (16)29% (7)33% (9)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL26%
HomeLLWLW35%
AwayWWLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683434
Win %26%35%18%
Points / game100.3103.397.4
Allowed / game107.9106.1109.7
Point differential-7.6-2.9-12.3
Avg total208.2209.4207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%18%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)67% (6)29% (7)
Overtime %1%0%3%
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 Golden State Warriors6862691%115.9104.4+11.5
2 San Antonio Spurs68581085%104.892.5+12.3
3 Cleveland Cavaliers68491972%103.697.5+6.1
4 Toronto Raptors68472169%103.098.2+4.8
5 Oklahoma City Thunder69472268%110.1102.9+7.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers67432464%104.6100.8+3.9
7 Atlanta Hawks69402958%102.598.8+3.7
8 Charlotte Hornets68392957%103.3101.0+2.3
9 Miami Heat68392957%99.097.9+1.1
10 Boston Celtics69393057%105.8102.4+3.4
11 Memphis Grizzlies69393057%98.9100.5-1.6
12 Indiana Pacers68363253%101.8100.5+1.3
13 Portland Trail Blazers70363451%104.3103.7+0.6
14 Chicago Bulls67343351%101.8103.1-1.3
15 Detroit Pistons69353451%102.1101.6+0.5
16 Houston Rockets69353451%106.3106.9-0.7
17 Dallas Mavericks69343549%102.5103.1-0.6
18 Utah Jazz68333549%98.096.7+1.3
19 Washington Wizards68333549%103.0104.2-1.2
20 Milwaukee Bucks69303943%99.4102.9-3.5
21 Orlando Magic68293943%100.9103.0-2.2
22 Denver Nuggets69284141%102.4104.8-2.4
23 New York Knicks69284141%98.9101.6-2.7
24 Sacramento Kings68264238%106.8109.6-2.9
25 New Orleans Pelicans68254337%103.2106.4-3.2
26 Minnesota Timberwolves69224732%101.7105.7-4.0
27 Brooklyn Nets68194928%98.2104.6-6.4
28 Phoenix Suns68185026%100.3107.9-7.6
29 Los Angeles Lakers68145421%97.9106.8-9.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers6996013%97.1107.6-10.5
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 Lakers2210223690
Phoenix Suns2621212795
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