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Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 02 Apr 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 122-114
34-23 20-27 30-33 38-31
Position#3
Record54-23
FormWWWWW
Points / game115.4
Allowed / game109.1
vs
Position#1
Record62-14
FormWWWWW
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game106.8
USANBA· FedExForum
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Memphis Grizzlies v Phoenix Suns
15 Mar 2027
MEM v PHX
upcoming
20 Dec 2026
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
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
New York Knicks
#19
W
118-114
118
114
+4
102avg 107
H12/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
125-118
125
118
+7
122avg 107
A13/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
135-102
135
102
+33
132avg 107
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
105-120
105
120
-15
95avg 107
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
122-98
122
98
+24
116avg 107
A20/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
132-120
132
120
+12
122avg 107
H23/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
133-103
133
103
+30
137avg 107
H25/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
127-102
127
102
+25
120avg 107
H27/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
123-95
123
95
+28
116avg 107
H29/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
112-111
112
111
+1
103avg 107
A31/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
34-30
27-26
26-40
31-18
38-26
23-28
34-25
30-39
32-25
42-24
30-21
31-32
27-34
21-33
24-24
33-29
30-21
26-23
28-27
38-27
40-32
36-30
27-42
29-16
44-23
30-25
33-23
26-32
32-28
27-18
39-33
29-23
20-16
43-21
32-30
28-28
31-27
34-25
28-34
19-25
231.5Avg total
123.2Scored
108.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)115.4109.1224.5+6.270%
Season at home (38)116.8107.0223.8+9.874%
Season away (39)114.0111.2225.2+2.867%
Last 10 (10)123.2108.3231.5+14.990%
Last 5 (5)125.4106.2231.6+19.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)115.2111.1226.4+4.150%
vs Weaker (22)122.9110.2233.1+12.786%
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
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
112-117
112
117
-5
105avg 109
H12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
140-111
140
111
+29
142avg 109
H14/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
131-115
131
115
+16
129avg 109
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
129-112
129
112
+17
129avg 109
A17/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
129-102
129
102
+27
129avg 109
H19/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
127-124 OT
127
124
+3
122avg 109
A20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
125-116
125
116
+9
123avg 109
A24/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
W
140-130
140
130
+10
135avg 109
A25/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
114-104
114
104
+10
106avg 109
H27/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
107-103
107
103
+4
92avg 109
A31/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-30
28-26
30-40
30-21
48-22
31-34
40-34
21-21
33-29
34-30
31-26
33-30
35-31
24-27
36-24
34-30
30-27
31-21
34-24
34-30
22-26
27-33
34-28
27-23
25-30
26-34
32-24
42-28
31-31
35-37
38-38
36-24
37-39
23-25
31-22
23-18
29-32
21-16
27-27
30-28
238.8Avg total
125.4Scored
113.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)115.2106.8222.0+8.482%
Season at home (39)115.5106.3221.7+9.279%
Season away (37)114.9107.4222.3+7.584%
Last 10 (10)125.4113.4238.8+12.090%
Last 5 (5)122.6115.4238.0+7.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (6)115.0107.8222.8+7.267%
vs Weaker (24)120.4110.8231.2+9.688%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) 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: +6.6+6.6Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: +5.6+5.6Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +5.7+5.7
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +6.6+6.6Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: +5.6+5.6Q2: -0.3-0.3Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +4.6+4.6Q4Q4: +2.5+2.5Q4: +5.7+5.7
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
New York Knicks
#19
W
61-56
61
56
+5
H12/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A13/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
74-49
74
49
+25
A15/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
48-67
48
67
-19
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
56-44
56
44
+12
A20/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
76-62
76
62
+14
H23/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
74-48
74
48
+26
H25/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
59-46
59
46
+13
H27/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
63-37
63
37
+26
H29/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
65-52
65
52
+13
A31/03
NBA
115.2Avg total
63.7Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)62.952.7115.6+10.283%-
Last 30 at home (12)66.252.1118.3+14.292%-
Last 30 away (18)60.653.1113.7+7.578%-
Last 10 (10)63.751.5115.2+12.290%-
Last 5 (5)67.449.0116.4+18.4100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (8)55.251.0106.2+4.262%-
vs Weaker (22)65.653.3119.0+12.391%-
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
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
79-56
79
56
+23
H14/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
67-59
67
59
+8
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A17/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
61-48
61
48
+13
H19/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
49-59
49
59
-10
A20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A24/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
66-68
66
68
-2
A25/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
60-64
60
64
-4
H27/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
50-48
50
48
+2
A31/03
NBA
117.4Avg total
59.4Scored
58.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.055.0114.0+4.067%-
Last 30 at home (15)61.055.9116.9+5.167%-
Last 30 away (15)57.054.1111.1+2.967%-
Last 10 (10)59.458.0117.4+1.450%-
Last 5 (5)55.260.6115.8-5.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (6)57.353.8111.2+3.5100%-
vs Weaker (24)59.455.2114.7+4.258%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. 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: 123.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.432.7
51.6%
53.1%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.714.0
41.5%
35.3%42.0
🏀 Free throws21.715.8
72.8%
77.4%15.8
They take 97.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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: 125.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers71.0 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.835.5
59.4%
53.1%71.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.412.2
40.1%
35.3%36.6
🏀 Free throws21.717.8
82.0%
77.4%17.8
They take 90.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 02 Apr 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Memphis Grizzlies
WWWWWWLWWW
Phoenix Suns
WWWWWWWWWL
#3
League position
#1
+14.3
Net rating
+11.7
118.6
Offensive rating
122.5
104.2
Defensive rating
110.8
55.3%
Effective FG%
59.6%
49.7%
Opp. effective FG%
53.4%
11.7%
Turnover %
11.5%
32.0%
Off. rebound %
22.9%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.24
41.5%
3-point %
40.1%
59.7%
Assist %
59.5%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
90%

Profile

Offence118.6 · 122.5Defence104.2 · 110.8Shooting55.3% · 59.6%3-point %41.5% · 40.1%Ball care11.7% · 11.5%Off. rebounds32.0% · 22.9%Free throws0.22 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)90% · 90%
■ 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
31/03/22ASan Antonio Spurs112-111
29/03/22HGolden State Warriors123-95
27/03/22HMilwaukee Bucks127-102
25/03/22HIndiana Pacers133-103
23/03/22HBrooklyn Nets132-120
20/03/22AHouston Rockets122-98
18/03/22AAtlanta Hawks105-120
15/03/22AIndiana Pacers135-102
13/03/22AOklahoma City Thunder125-118
12/03/22HNew York Knicks118-114
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/03/22AGolden State Warriors107-103
27/03/22HPhiladelphia 76ers114-104
25/03/22ADenver Nuggets140-130
24/03/22AMinnesota Timberwolves125-116
20/03/22ASacramento Kings127-124 OT
19/03/22HChicago Bulls129-102
17/03/22AHouston Rockets129-112
16/03/22ANew Orleans Pelicans131-115
14/03/22HLos Angeles Lakers140-111
12/03/22HToronto Raptors112-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW70%
HomeWWWWW74%
AwayWWLWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773839
Win %70%74%67%
Points / game115.4116.8114.0
Allowed / game109.1107.0111.2
Point differential+6.2+9.8+2.8
Avg total224.5223.8225.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%53%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (15)50% (6)67% (9)
Overtime %4%3%5%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW82%
HomeWLWWW79%
AwayWWWWW84%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763937
Win %82%79%84%
Points / game115.2115.5114.9
Allowed / game106.8106.3107.4
Point differential+8.4+9.2+7.5
Avg total222.0221.7222.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%51%43%
Close games (≤5 pts) won80% (20)56% (9)100% (11)
Overtime %3%0%5%
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 Phoenix Suns76621482%115.2106.8+8.4
2 Memphis Grizzlies77542370%115.4109.1+6.2
3 Miami Heat77492864%109.3105.1+4.2
4 Milwaukee Bucks76482863%115.0111.4+3.6
5 Golden State Warriors77482962%110.7105.7+5.0
6 Boston Celtics78483062%110.8104.3+6.5
7 Dallas Mavericks78483062%107.1104.7+2.4
8 Philadelphia 76ers76463061%108.7106.7+2.0
9 Utah Jazz77463160%113.4107.8+5.6
10 Denver Nuggets77463160%112.0109.5+2.5
11 Toronto Raptors77453258%109.3106.8+2.4
12 Chicago Bulls77453258%111.7111.2+0.5
13 Minnesota Timberwolves77433456%115.2112.4+2.8
14 Cleveland Cavaliers77423555%107.2105.2+2.1
15 Atlanta Hawks77403752%113.7112.4+1.4
16 Charlotte Hornets77403752%114.8114.4+0.5
17 Brooklyn Nets77403752%112.5112.2+0.4
18 Los Angeles Clippers77374048%107.1108.8-1.6
19 New York Knicks77344344%106.4107.0-0.6
20 Washington Wizards77344344%108.7111.3-2.6
21 New Orleans Pelicans76334343%108.9109.8-0.8
22 San Antonio Spurs76314541%113.0113.3-0.4
23 Los Angeles Lakers76314541%111.5114.6-3.1
24 Sacramento Kings77284936%110.5115.8-5.3
25 Portland Trail Blazers76274936%107.4114.9-7.5
26 Indiana Pacers78255332%111.0114.2-3.2
27 Oklahoma City Thunder76225429%103.9111.5-7.6
28 Detroit Pistons77215627%104.5112.1-7.6
29 Houston Rockets77205726%109.3117.7-8.5
30 Orlando Magic78205826%104.0111.9-7.9
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 Grizzlies34203038122
Phoenix Suns23273331114
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