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Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Nov 2017
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 113-122
28-29 25-36 29-24 31-33
Position#21
Record6-9
FormLLLWL
Points / game103.7
Allowed / game106.5
vs
Position#30
Record5-11
FormLLWLL
Points / game106.7
Allowed / game116.8
USANBA· Staples Center
NBA2017-18
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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
81-96
81
96
-15
66avg 92
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
113-93
113
93
+20
114avg 92
H01/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
110-113
110
113
-3
96avg 92
A03/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
124-112
124
112
+12
121avg 92
H04/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
107-102
107
102
+5
102avg 92
H06/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
96-107
96
107
-11
84avg 92
A09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
95-111
95
111
-16
78avg 92
A10/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
90-98
90
98
-8
83avg 92
A12/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
100-93
100
93
+7
87avg 92
A14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
109-115
109
115
-6
89avg 92
H16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-31
29-25
19-19
17-21
25-22
33-23
29-27
26-21
25-41
37-25
23-21
25-26
30-29
34-26
31-29
29-28
27-24
35-30
26-16
19-32
16-33
36-28
29-26
15-20
34-37
22-32
21-22
18-20
17-24
32-27
18-26
23-21
21-20
22-24
31-29
26-20
26-29
28-29
30-25
25-32
206.5Avg total
102.5Scored
104.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)103.7106.5210.1-2.840%
Season at home (8)106.4106.1212.5+0.250%
Season away (7)100.6106.9207.4-6.329%
Last 10 (10)102.5104.0206.5-1.540%
Last 5 (5)98.0104.8202.8-6.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)103.3111.3214.6-8.128%
vs Similar (9)104.0105.2209.2-1.244%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)113.0108.3221.3+4.7100%
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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
122-114
122
114
+8
118avg 95
A31/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
W
122-116
122
116
+6
116avg 95
A01/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
107-120
107
120
-13
85avg 95
A03/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
95-112
95
112
-17
88avg 95
A06/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
92-98
92
98
-6
75avg 95
H07/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
115-126
115
126
-11
98avg 95
H09/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
112-128
112
128
-16
90avg 95
H11/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
118-110
118
110
+8
111avg 95
H12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-100
93
100
-7
76avg 95
H14/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
116-142
116
142
-26
102avg 95
H17/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-24
29-29
28-35
35-26
15-32
37-32
35-26
35-26
19-32
31-33
26-27
31-28
20-28
35-23
13-34
27-27
19-28
22-19
27-25
24-26
27-36
27-33
32-25
29-32
32-36
31-28
20-33
29-31
19-28
37-32
29-28
33-22
20-21
24-22
29-31
20-26
23-45
42-45
26-30
25-22
225.8Avg total
109.2Scored
116.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (16)106.7116.8223.5-10.131%
Season at home (10)106.6116.3222.9-9.730%
Season away (6)106.8117.7224.5-10.833%
Last 10 (10)109.2116.6225.8-7.430%
Last 5 (5)110.8121.2232.0-10.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)107.2116.8224.0-9.520%
vs Similar (5)109.2118.0227.2-8.840%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -5.3-5.3Q1: -8.6-8.6Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +2.2+2.2
-11-5+0+5+11Q1Q1: -5.3-5.3Q1: -8.6-8.6Q2Q2: +3.9+3.9Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +1.7+1.7Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: -1.8-1.8Q4: +2.2+2.2
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
Utah Jazz
#9
L
45-56
45
56
-11
A29/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-45
58
45
+13
H01/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
62-66
62
66
-4
A03/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
64-55
64
55
+9
H04/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
62-54
62
54
+8
H06/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A09/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
56-69
56
69
-13
A10/11
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
49-51
49
51
-2
A12/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
43-44
43
44
-1
A14/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
54-58
54
58
-4
H16/11
NBA
110.4Avg total
54.5Scored
55.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.256.2108.4-4.033%-
Last 30 at home (18)51.354.1105.4-2.750%-
Last 30 away (12)53.559.4112.9-5.98%-
Last 10 (10)54.555.9110.4-1.430%-
Last 5 (5)50.856.6107.4-5.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (18)50.956.3107.2-5.439%-
vs Similar (9)52.855.7108.4-2.922%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)58.357.0115.3+1.333%-
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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
59-53
59
53
+6
A31/10
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
52-64
52
64
-12
A01/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
50-65
50
65
-15
A03/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
55-51
55
51
+4
A06/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
41-47
41
47
-6
H07/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
54-69
54
69
-15
H09/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
63-64
63
64
-1
H11/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
56-60
56
60
-4
H12/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
44-43
44
43
+1
H14/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
65-90
65
90
-25
H17/11
NBA
114.5Avg total
53.9Scored
60.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.958.8111.8-5.930%-
Last 30 at home (16)56.259.5115.8-3.238%-
Last 30 away (14)49.158.1107.2-8.921%-
Last 10 (10)53.960.6114.5-6.730%-
Last 5 (5)56.465.2121.6-8.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)52.659.2111.7-6.628%-
vs Similar (5)54.857.2112.0-2.440%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. 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: 102.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.0 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.331.7
50.1%
51.0%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.37.0
28.8%
36.1%21.0
🏀 Free throws25.218.1
71.8%
76.5%18.1
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.0 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.8 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.931.5
48.5%
51.0%63.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.18.6
33.0%
36.1%25.8
🏀 Free throws27.620.4
73.9%
76.5%20.4
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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 Nov 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
LWLLLWWLWL
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLLLLWW
#21
League position
#30
-1.5
Net rating
-7.0
99.3
Offensive rating
103.7
100.7
Defensive rating
110.7
48.2%
Effective FG%
48.8%
49.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.3%
15.3%
Turnover %
13.7%
23.5%
Off. rebound %
24.4%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.30
28.8%
3-point %
33.0%
52.5%
Assist %
47.6%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence99.3 · 103.7Defence100.7 · 110.7Shooting48.2% · 48.8%3-point %28.8% · 33.0%Ball care15.3% · 13.7%Off. rebounds23.5% · 24.4%Free throws0.29 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ 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
16/11/17HPhiladelphia 76ers109-115
14/11/17APhoenix Suns100-93
12/11/17AMilwaukee Bucks90-98
10/11/17AWashington Wizards95-111
09/11/17ABoston Celtics96-107
06/11/17HMemphis Grizzlies107-102
04/11/17HBrooklyn Nets124-112
03/11/17APortland Trail Blazers110-113
01/11/17HDetroit Pistons113-93
29/10/17AUtah Jazz81-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/11/17HHouston Rockets116-142
14/11/17HLos Angeles Lakers93-100
12/11/17HMinnesota Timberwolves118-110
11/11/17HOrlando Magic112-128
09/11/17HMiami Heat115-126
07/11/17HBrooklyn Nets92-98
06/11/17ASan Antonio Spurs95-112
03/11/17ANew York Knicks107-120
01/11/17AWashington Wizards122-116
31/10/17ABrooklyn Nets122-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL40%
HomeLWWWL50%
AwayLLLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1587
Win %40%50%29%
Points / game103.7106.4100.6
Allowed / game106.5106.1106.9
Point differential-2.8+0.2-6.3
Avg total210.1212.5207.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (4)100% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %7%12%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL31%
HomeLLWLL30%
AwayLWWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games16106
Win %31%30%33%
Points / game106.7106.6106.8
Allowed / game116.8116.3117.7
Point differential-10.1-9.7-10.8
Avg total223.5222.9224.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)50% (2)-
Overtime %0%0%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 Boston Celtics1614288%102.094.1+7.9
2 Houston Rockets1612475%113.1105.3+7.8
3 Golden State Warriors1511473%117.5106.7+10.8
4 Toronto Raptors1510567%111.1104.3+6.7
5 Detroit Pistons1510567%105.3101.5+3.9
6 Minnesota Timberwolves1510567%108.2107.5+0.7
7 San Antonio Spurs1610662%101.699.1+2.6
8 Washington Wizards159660%109.2104.1+5.1
9 Denver Nuggets148657%105.8104.8+1.0
10 Milwaukee Bucks148657%103.9104.4-0.5
11 Philadelphia 76ers148657%108.5109.4-0.9
12 Cleveland Cavaliers169756%110.6112.2-1.6
13 Portland Trail Blazers158753%103.198.0+5.1
14 Orlando Magic158753%108.7107.2+1.5
15 New Orleans Pelicans158753%108.0108.2-0.2
16 New York Knicks158753%104.5104.8-0.3
17 Memphis Grizzlies147750%102.0101.1+0.9
18 Indiana Pacers168850%108.4108.8-0.3
19 Oklahoma City Thunder157847%102.997.5+5.4
20 Miami Heat157847%100.6102.0-1.4
21 Los Angeles Lakers156940%103.7106.5-2.8
22 Brooklyn Nets156940%110.5113.7-3.1
23 Utah Jazz1661038%99.0101.8-2.8
24 Los Angeles Clippers145936%107.6106.9+0.8
25 Charlotte Hornets145936%104.9106.9-2.1
26 Phoenix Suns1651131%106.7116.8-10.1
27 Sacramento Kings1541127%93.1105.5-12.4
28 Chicago Bulls1331023%94.8104.2-9.5
29 Atlanta Hawks1531220%104.2108.4-4.2
30 Dallas Mavericks1621412%98.2107.2-9.1
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 Lakers28252931113
Phoenix Suns29362433122
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