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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 09 Feb 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 110-91
24-15 22-23 33-27 31-26
Position#11
Record32-22
FormWWLWW
Points / game100.5
Allowed / game99.3
vs
Position#29
Record16-36
FormLLWLL
Points / game106.6
Allowed / game112.6
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns
15 Mar 2027
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PHX117
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PHX118
25 Feb 2025
MEM151
PHX148
24 Nov 2023
MEM89
PHX110
16 Jan 2023
MEM136
PHX106
27 Dec 2022
MEM108
PHX125
01 Apr 2022
MEM122
PHX114
12 Nov 2021
MEM94
PHX119
20 Feb 2021
MEM97
PHX128
18 Jan 2021
MEM108
PHX104
26 Jan 2020
MEM114
PHX109
02 Nov 2019
MEM105
PHX114
27 Oct 2018
MEM117
PHX96
28 Feb 2018
MEM102
PHX110
29 Jan 2018
MEM120
PHX109
28 Feb 2017
MEM130
PHX112
08 Feb 2017
MEM110
PHX91
06 Mar 2016
MEM100
PHX109
06 Dec 2015
MEM95
PHX93
11 Jan 2015
MEM122
PHX110
10 Jan 2014
MEM104
PHX99
03 Dec 2013
MEM110
PHX91
05 Feb 2013
MEM90
PHX96
04 Dec 2012
MEM108
PHX98
11 Apr 2012
MEM104
PHX93
08 Nov 2010
MEM109
PHX99
16 Feb 2010
MEM95
PHX109
18 Jan 2010
MEM125
PHX118
10 Apr 2009
MEM106
PHX89
30 Dec 2008
MEM89
PHX101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Memphis Grizzlies 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

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
107-91
107
91
+16
106avg 88
H21/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
95-119
95
119
-24
76avg 88
H22/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
101-99
101
99
+2
94avg 88
H26/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
109-112
109
112
-3
105avg 88
A28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
102-95
102
95
+7
87avg 88
A29/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
115-96
115
96
+19
113avg 88
A31/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
119-99
119
99
+20
113avg 88
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
102-114
102
114
-12
88avg 88
A04/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
107-99
107
99
+8
96avg 88
A05/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
89-74
89
74
+15
81avg 88
H07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-23
34-19
34-22
24-27
22-32
27-26
23-33
23-28
32-34
24-23
31-20
14-22
24-28
32-34
28-23
25-27
26-27
26-16
28-31
22-21
31-28
28-20
29-22
27-26
27-18
35-31
25-20
32-30
23-21
25-37
34-22
20-34
15-31
33-17
21-19
38-32
17-14
23-26
29-25
20-9
204.4Avg total
104.6Scored
99.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (54)100.599.3199.8+1.259%
Season at home (26)97.194.2191.3+2.965%
Season away (28)103.7104.0207.8-0.354%
Last 10 (10)104.699.8204.4+4.870%
Last 5 (5)106.496.4202.8+10.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)103.2100.4203.6+2.975%
vs Similar (19)102.299.2201.4+3.047%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)106.3108.0214.3-1.733%
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
New York Knicks
#25
W
107-105
107
105
+2
94avg 93
A22/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
115-103
115
103
+12
111avg 93
A22/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
111-112
111
112
-1
100avg 93
H25/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
120-127
120
127
-7
104avg 93
A27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
112-123
112
123
-11
97avg 93
H29/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
96-115
96
115
-19
81avg 93
H31/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
114-124
114
124
-10
97avg 93
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
105-103
105
103
+2
89avg 93
A04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
112-137
112
137
-25
97avg 93
H05/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
106-111
106
111
-5
98avg 93
A07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-33
31-22
29-35
17-15
28-31
29-29
25-25
33-18
27-23
29-36
23-28
32-25
29-35
32-22
31-39
28-31
33-21
28-38
22-36
29-28
28-31
20-28
22-29
26-27
31-38
28-24
29-30
26-32
15-21
34-28
30-30
26-24
25-45
41-29
23-27
23-36
21-29
21-18
32-30
32-34
225.8Avg total
109.8Scored
116.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (52)106.6112.6219.2-6.031%
Season at home (25)106.4112.2218.6-5.832%
Season away (27)106.8113.0219.8-6.230%
Last 10 (10)109.8116.0225.8-6.230%
Last 5 (5)106.6118.0224.6-11.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)105.5113.4218.9-8.019%
vs Similar (9)111.3109.9221.2+1.467%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: -4.3-4.3Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: +0.2+0.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: -4.0-4.0Q2Q2: +3.8+3.8Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: +4.5+4.5Q3: -4.3-4.3Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: +0.2+0.2
Memphis GrizzliesPhoenix 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
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H21/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
49-58
49
58
-9
H22/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
56-57
56
57
-1
H26/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A28/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
52-43
52
43
+9
A29/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
59-48
59
48
+11
A31/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A02/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A04/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
D
48-48
48
48
+0
A05/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
D
40-40
40
40
+0
H07/02
NBA
102.4Avg total
51.9Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.850.1100.0-0.347%-
Last 30 at home (13)47.843.391.1+4.562%-
Last 30 away (17)51.455.4106.8-3.935%-
Last 10 (10)51.950.5102.4+1.440%-
Last 5 (5)51.448.6100.0+2.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)50.051.2101.2-1.238%-
vs Similar (19)49.748.598.2+1.353%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)50.057.7107.7-7.733%-
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
New York Knicks
#25
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A22/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
57-60
57
60
-3
A22/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H25/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
61-57
61
57
+4
A27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
61-59
61
59
+2
H29/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
48-59
48
59
-11
H31/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
59-62
59
62
-3
H02/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A04/02
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
66-74
66
74
-8
H05/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
42-47
42
47
-5
A07/02
NBA
114.1Avg total
56.0Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.056.6109.6-3.637%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.256.9111.1-2.844%-
Last 30 away (14)51.656.1107.8-4.529%-
Last 10 (10)56.058.1114.1-2.130%-
Last 5 (5)52.858.2111.0-5.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.958.5111.4-5.629%-
vs Similar (9)53.252.0105.2+1.256%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 104.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.3 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.027.6
49.3%
50.2%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.09.7
37.3%
35.7%29.1
🏀 Free throws25.120.3
80.9%
77.0%20.3
They take 82.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀22%
🏀23%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.6 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 22% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.9 pts a game · 23% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.830.3
48.2%
50.2%60.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.38.1
34.8%
35.7%24.3
🏀 Free throws30.024.9
83.0%
77.0%24.9
They take 86.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). 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 Feb 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
WWLWWWLWLW
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLLLLWW
#11
League position
#29
+5.1
Net rating
-6.1
111.4
Offensive rating
108.7
106.3
Defensive rating
114.8
51.4%
Effective FG%
49.3%
49.7%
Opp. effective FG%
54.3%
12.1%
Turnover %
13.4%
26.5%
Off. rebound %
24.8%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.35
37.3%
3-point %
34.8%
54.7%
Assist %
48.7%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence111.4 · 108.7Defence106.3 · 114.8Shooting51.4% · 49.3%3-point %37.3% · 34.8%Ball care12.1% · 13.4%Off. rebounds26.5% · 24.8%Free throws0.31 · 0.35Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Memphis Grizzlies   ■ 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

Head-to-head record
8
Memphis Grizzlies wins
2
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/02/17HSan Antonio Spurs89-74
05/02/17AMinnesota Timberwolves107-99
04/02/17AOklahoma City Thunder102-114
02/02/17ADenver Nuggets119-99
31/01/17APhoenix Suns115-96
29/01/17AUtah Jazz102-95
28/01/17APortland Trail Blazers109-112
26/01/17HToronto Raptors101-99
22/01/17HHouston Rockets95-119
21/01/17HSacramento Kings107-91
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/02/17ANew Orleans Pelicans106-111
05/02/17HMilwaukee Bucks112-137
04/02/17ASacramento Kings105-103
02/02/17HLos Angeles Clippers114-124
31/01/17HMemphis Grizzlies96-115
29/01/17HDenver Nuggets112-123
27/01/17ADenver Nuggets120-127
25/01/17HMinnesota Timberwolves111-112
22/01/17AToronto Raptors115-103
22/01/17ANew York Knicks107-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW59%
HomeLWLWW65%
AwayWWWLW54%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games542628
Win %59%65%54%
Points / game100.597.1103.7
Allowed / game99.394.2104.0
Point differential+1.2+2.9-0.3
Avg total199.8191.3207.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%19%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (17)70% (10)71% (7)
Overtime %11%12%11%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL31%
HomeLLLLL32%
AwayWWLWL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games522527
Win %31%32%30%
Points / game106.6106.4106.8
Allowed / game112.6112.2113.0
Point differential-6.0-5.8-6.2
Avg total219.2218.6219.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%0%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won47% (19)44% (9)50% (10)
Overtime %10%12%7%
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 Warriors5143884%118.2105.3+12.8
2 San Antonio Spurs52401277%107.098.8+8.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers51361571%111.0105.7+5.3
4 Houston Rockets55381769%114.3108.2+6.2
5 Boston Celtics51331865%108.3105.6+2.7
6 Utah Jazz52331963%99.995.4+4.5
7 Toronto Raptors53322160%109.2104.6+4.6
8 Los Angeles Clippers52312160%108.3105.0+3.3
9 Washington Wizards52312160%107.7105.5+2.2
10 Memphis Grizzlies54322259%100.599.3+1.2
11 Atlanta Hawks53312258%104.0104.3-0.3
12 Oklahoma City Thunder53302357%105.5105.3+0.2
13 Indiana Pacers52292356%105.7105.8-0.1
14 Chicago Bulls52262650%102.6102.1+0.5
15 Detroit Pistons53252847%101.7101.9-0.2
16 Charlotte Hornets52242846%105.2104.4+0.8
17 Denver Nuggets52232944%110.1111.4-1.3
18 Milwaukee Bucks50222844%105.3105.1+0.2
19 Portland Trail Blazers53233043%107.6109.9-2.3
20 Miami Heat52223042%100.7102.2-1.4
21 New York Knicks53223142%105.8108.8-3.0
22 Dallas Mavericks52203238%97.7100.5-2.8
23 Sacramento Kings52203238%103.2106.2-3.0
24 New Orleans Pelicans52203238%103.3106.4-3.1
25 Orlando Magic54203437%99.7105.8-6.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves52193337%104.2105.6-1.4
27 Philadelphia 76ers52183435%100.5106.6-6.2
28 Los Angeles Lakers55183733%104.4110.5-6.1
29 Phoenix Suns52163631%106.6112.6-6.0
30 Brooklyn Nets5394417%105.3114.1-8.8
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
Memphis Grizzlies24223331110
Phoenix Suns1523272691
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