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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 01 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 102-110
27-21 27-36 18-25 30-28
Position#29
Record21-43
FormLLLLL
Points / game99.2
Allowed / game102.7
vs
Position#30
Record19-47
FormLLLLL
Points / game104.3
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns
15 Mar 2027
MEM v PHX
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MEM v PHX
upcoming
30 Mar 2026
MEM105
PHX131
07 Jan 2026
MEM98
PHX117
10 Mar 2025
MEM120
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
13 Jul 2017
MEM102
PHX98
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
16 Jul 2013
MEM88
PHX100
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 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

Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
101-105
101
105
-4
A01/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
102-104
102
104
-2
A02/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
86-101
86
101
-15
A04/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
82-108
82
108
-26
A07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
88-92
88
92
-4
H08/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
92-110
92
110
-18
A12/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
114-121
114
121
-7
H15/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
89-112
89
112
-23
H24/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
89-115
89
115
-26
A25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
98-109
98
109
-11
A27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-21
28-34
22-29
26-21
25-27
26-24
25-31
26-22
24-25
20-31
30-20
12-25
15-22
20-29
19-28
28-29
16-21
23-23
24-24
25-24
18-35
36-39
26-21
12-15
33-34
20-39
31-19
30-29
27-20
22-34
22-31
18-27
31-34
21-26
18-32
19-23
24-33
17-34
28-19
29-23
201.8Avg total
94.1Scored
107.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (64)99.2102.7201.9-3.533%
Season at home (34)100.4101.6201.9-1.244%
Season away (30)98.0103.9201.9-6.020%
Last 10 (10)94.1107.7201.8-13.60%
Last 5 (5)96.4113.4209.8-17.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)98.1107.3205.5-9.214%
vs Similar (6)106.5100.7207.2+5.883%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)104.0101.7205.7+2.333%
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
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#6
L
97-129
97
129
-32
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
110-115
110
115
-5
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-112
93
112
-19
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
81-129
81
129
-48
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
113-123
113
123
-10
H11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
83-129
83
129
-46
A13/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
97-107
97
107
-10
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
117-128
117
128
-11
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
104-106
104
106
-2
H25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
L
116-125
116
125
-9
A27/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-28
17-34
33-32
24-35
31-25
28-23
35-38
16-29
28-33
29-24
22-31
14-24
9-28
22-41
19-28
31-32
23-28
37-34
29-32
24-29
24-25
21-37
26-37
12-30
23-27
18-23
30-22
26-35
18-40
32-39
28-16
39-33
24-28
26-27
31-16
23-35
36-26
29-32
24-38
27-29
221.4Avg total
101.1Scored
120.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)104.3113.2217.6-8.929%
Season at home (34)103.6113.1216.8-9.526%
Season away (32)105.1113.3218.4-8.231%
Last 10 (10)101.1120.3221.4-19.20%
Last 5 (5)103.4119.0222.4-15.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)101.8113.2215.0-11.521%
vs Similar (1)111.0101.0212.0+10.0100%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: -4.9-4.9Q2Q2: -8.0-8.0Q2: -5.5-5.5Q3Q3: -0.9-0.9Q3: -1.3-1.3Q4Q4: -1.3-1.3Q4: -7.5-7.5
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
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
53-55
53
55
-2
A01/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
D
51-51
51
51
+0
A02/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
44-56
44
56
-12
A04/02
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
35-51
35
51
-16
A07/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
39-44
39
44
-5
H08/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
54-74
54
74
-20
A12/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
53-73
53
73
-20
H15/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H24/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A27/02
NBA
105.6Avg total
47.1Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.455.9107.3-4.623%-
Last 30 at home (14)51.353.6104.9-2.429%-
Last 30 away (16)51.457.9109.4-6.519%-
Last 10 (10)47.158.5105.6-11.40%-
Last 5 (5)49.865.6115.4-15.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)50.458.4108.9-8.010%-
vs Similar (6)52.347.8100.2+4.567%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)56.054.7110.7+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
Utah Jazz
#6
L
40-62
40
62
-22
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
L
31-69
31
69
-38
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A13/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
L
41-50
41
50
-9
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
50-79
50
79
-29
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#11
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A27/02
NBA
110.0Avg total
49.8Scored
60.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.657.3107.9-6.733%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.257.9108.2-7.738%-
Last 30 away (14)51.156.6107.6-5.529%-
Last 10 (10)49.860.2110.0-10.420%-
Last 5 (5)50.260.8111.0-10.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (29)50.557.7108.2-7.231%-
vs Similar (1)55.046.0101.0+9.0100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 94.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.7 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers58.927.5
46.7%
51.0%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.07.9
32.9%
36.1%23.7
🏀 Free throws18.715.4
82.4%
76.5%15.4
They take 82.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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: 101.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.7 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers62.530.1
48.2%
51.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.58.4
30.5%
36.1%25.2
🏀 Free throws22.815.7
68.9%
76.5%15.7
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 01 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
LLLLLLLLLL
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLLLL
#29
League position
#30
-13.9
Net rating
-18.6
96.5
Offensive rating
97.8
110.5
Defensive rating
116.4
47.5%
Effective FG%
47.4%
53.3%
Opp. effective FG%
54.6%
16.8%
Turnover %
12.8%
22.0%
Off. rebound %
20.1%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
32.9%
3-point %
30.5%
60.7%
Assist %
53.5%
0%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence96.5 · 97.8Defence110.5 · 116.4Shooting47.5% · 47.4%3-point %32.9% · 30.5%Ball care16.8% · 12.8%Off. rebounds22.0% · 20.1%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)0% · 0%
■ 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
6
Memphis Grizzlies wins
4
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/02/18ABoston Celtics98-109
25/02/18AMiami Heat89-115
24/02/18HCleveland Cavaliers89-112
15/02/18HOklahoma City Thunder114-121
12/02/18AOklahoma City Thunder92-110
08/02/18HUtah Jazz88-92
07/02/18AAtlanta Hawks82-108
04/02/18AToronto Raptors86-101
02/02/18ADetroit Pistons102-104
01/02/18AIndiana Pacers101-105
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/02/18ANew Orleans Pelicans116-125
25/02/18HPortland Trail Blazers104-106
24/02/18HLos Angeles Clippers117-128
15/02/18AUtah Jazz97-107
13/02/18AGolden State Warriors83-129
11/02/18HDenver Nuggets113-123
08/02/18HSan Antonio Spurs81-129
07/02/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-112
04/02/18HCharlotte Hornets110-115
03/02/18HUtah Jazz97-129

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeLWLLL44%
AwayLLLLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games643430
Win %33%44%20%
Points / game99.2100.498.0
Allowed / game102.7101.6103.9
Point differential-3.5-1.2-6.0
Avg total201.9201.9201.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%18%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won35% (20)46% (13)14% (7)
Overtime %2%3%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL29%
HomeLLLLL26%
AwayLLLLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663432
Win %29%26%31%
Points / game104.3103.6105.1
Allowed / game113.2113.1113.3
Point differential-8.9-9.5-8.2
Avg total217.6216.8218.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%6%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)50% (8)60% (5)
Overtime %2%3%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 Houston Rockets64501478%113.4104.6+8.8
2 Golden State Warriors65491675%116.1107.7+8.4
3 Boston Celtics67481972%104.299.6+4.7
4 Toronto Raptors65461971%112.0103.5+8.5
5 Washington Wizards65392660%107.5105.4+2.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves67402760%109.9107.1+2.8
7 San Antonio Spurs66392759%102.498.9+3.6
8 Portland Trail Blazers66392759%105.7103.3+2.3
9 Oklahoma City Thunder65372857%105.9103.0+3.0
10 Cleveland Cavaliers65372857%109.3109.6-0.3
11 Indiana Pacers64362856%106.6105.0+1.6
12 New Orleans Pelicans64352955%111.3111.7-0.3
13 Denver Nuggets66363055%108.2107.4+0.8
14 Utah Jazz64343053%103.2101.3+1.8
15 Philadelphia 76ers64343053%107.5105.9+1.6
16 Los Angeles Clippers64343053%108.6107.9+0.7
17 Milwaukee Bucks65343152%104.5105.4-0.9
18 Miami Heat67353252%101.0101.9-0.9
19 Detroit Pistons66313547%103.2103.8-0.5
20 Charlotte Hornets67303745%106.3106.4-0.1
21 Los Angeles Lakers66283842%107.1109.3-2.2
22 New York Knicks67244336%103.7107.2-3.5
23 Brooklyn Nets66234335%106.0109.2-3.2
24 Dallas Mavericks67234434%102.0104.0-2.0
25 Chicago Bulls67234434%103.0109.6-6.5
26 Memphis Grizzlies64214333%99.2102.7-3.5
27 Orlando Magic67214631%105.0109.0-4.0
28 Atlanta Hawks67214631%103.0107.4-4.4
29 Phoenix Suns66194729%104.3113.2-8.9
30 Sacramento Kings67194828%98.3106.7-8.4
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Memphis Grizzlies27271830102
Phoenix Suns21362528110
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