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New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 26 Nov 2023
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 113-116
22-34 34-30 36-31 21-21
Position#5
Record9-6
FormWWWLW
Points / game109.5
Allowed / game105.3
vs
Position#9
Record10-6
FormWWWWW
Points / game117.2
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· Madison Square Garden (New York)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · New York Knicks v Phoenix Suns
26 Jan 2027
NYK v PHX
upcoming
17 Jan 2026
NYK99
PHX106
06 Apr 2025
NYK112
PHX98
26 Nov 2023
NYK113
PHX116
02 Jan 2023
NYK102
PHX83
26 Nov 2021
NYK97
PHX118
26 Apr 2021
NYK110
PHX118
16 Jan 2020
NYK98
PHX121
17 Dec 2018
NYK110
PHX128
03 Nov 2017
NYK120
PHX107
21 Jan 2017
NYK105
PHX107
29 Jan 2016
NYK102
PHX84
20 Dec 2014
NYK90
PHX99
13 Jan 2014
NYK98
PHX96
02 Dec 2012
NYK106
PHX99
18 Jan 2012
NYK88
PHX91
17 Jan 2011
NYK121
PHX129
01 Dec 2009
NYK126
PHX99
21 Jan 2009
NYK114
PHX109
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

New York Knicks 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

New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
105-110
105
110
-5
91avg 104
A03/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
W
111-97
111
97
+14
109avg 104
H07/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
126-105
126
105
+21
115avg 104
H09/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
129-107
129
107
+22
120avg 104
H12/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
98-114
98
114
-16
84avg 104
A14/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
116-114
116
114
+2
109avg 104
A16/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
120-99
120
99
+21
114avg 104
A18/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
122-108
122
108
+14
117avg 104
A18/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
100-117
100
117
-17
82avg 104
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
100-98
100
98
+2
94avg 104
H25/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-21
21-35
30-26
29-28
19-21
23-25
34-30
35-21
33-16
32-35
34-21
27-33
32-25
32-29
35-25
30-28
24-25
29-27
23-32
22-30
33-22
24-34
30-25
29-33
35-25
30-29
24-30
31-15
30-19
31-31
28-30
33-28
28-31
28-27
19-35
25-24
25-28
26-22
20-37
29-11
219.6Avg total
112.7Scored
106.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (15)109.5105.3214.7+4.260%
Season at home (6)109.8101.7211.5+8.267%
Season away (9)109.2107.7216.9+1.656%
Last 10 (10)112.7106.9219.6+5.870%
Last 5 (5)111.6107.2218.8+4.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)101.0111.0212.0-10.00%
vs Similar ◀ (20)101.2101.2202.4+0.150%
vs Weaker (8)126.6115.4242.0+11.288%
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
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
120-106
120
106
+14
118avg 107
A05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
W
116-115 OT
116
115
+1
116avg 107
A09/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
119-122
119
122
-3
109avg 107
H11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
99-111
99
111
-12
91avg 107
H13/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
133-115
133
115
+18
131avg 107
H16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
131-128
131
128
+3
130avg 107
A18/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
140-137 OT
140
137
+3
134avg 107
A20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
120-107
120
107
+13
121avg 107
H22/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
123-115
123
115
+8
117avg 107
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
110-89
110
89
+21
106avg 107
A24/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-27
30-22
34-31
28-26
36-28
21-29
31-27
19-23
34-25
29-30
33-34
23-33
29-29
30-25
27-26
13-31
35-29
41-25
34-28
23-33
41-38
34-37
27-24
29-29
30-30
31-26
24-28
30-31
34-21
22-30
38-31
26-25
26-31
37-16
28-28
32-40
29-27
33-22
19-24
29-16
235.6Avg total
121.1Scored
114.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (16)117.2113.2230.4+3.962%
Season at home (8)119.4115.1234.5+4.250%
Season away (8)115.0111.4226.4+3.675%
Last 10 (10)121.1114.5235.6+6.680%
Last 5 (5)124.8115.2240.0+9.6100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (21)113.8115.2229.0-1.452%
vs Weaker (8)122.8114.8237.5+8.075%
This opponent (New York Knicks) 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.1+5.1Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: +3.9+3.9Q4: -3.5-3.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.1+5.1Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +4.6+4.6Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: +1.4+1.4Q4Q4: +3.9+3.9Q4: -3.5-3.5
New York KnicksPhoenix 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
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
46-56
46
56
-10
A03/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
42-46
42
46
-4
H07/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
65-51
65
51
+14
H09/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
64-54
64
54
+10
H12/11
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
W
53-52
53
52
+1
A14/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
57-56
57
56
+1
A16/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
65-54
65
54
+11
A18/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
61-50
61
50
+11
A18/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
56-58
56
58
-2
A21/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H25/11
NBA
108.7Avg total
56.0Scored
52.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.053.5107.5+0.657%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.651.0104.6+2.662%-
Last 30 away (17)54.455.4109.7-1.053%-
Last 10 (10)56.052.7108.7+3.370%-
Last 5 (5)58.053.6111.6+4.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)49.551.5101.0-2.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)50.051.8101.8-1.845%-
vs Weaker (8)65.258.2123.5+7.088%-
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
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A05/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#20
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A09/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H11/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
59-54
59
54
+5
H13/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
76-54
76
54
+22
H16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
D
75-75
75
75
+0
A18/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H22/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
63-47
63
47
+16
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A24/11
NBA
117.7Avg total
63.0Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.155.6113.6+2.567%-
Last 30 at home (16)60.357.2117.6+3.169%-
Last 30 away (14)55.553.6109.1+1.964%-
Last 10 (10)63.054.7117.7+8.380%-
Last 5 (5)63.455.6119.0+7.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (21)56.555.4111.9+1.162%-
vs Weaker (8)62.056.2118.2+5.875%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 112.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.4 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.027.4
50.7%
54.4%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.913.8
38.4%
36.3%41.4
🏀 Free throws22.116.5
74.7%
78.2%16.5
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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: 121.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.9 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.428.4
53.2%
54.4%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.013.3
41.6%
36.3%39.9
🏀 Free throws28.724.4
85.0%
78.2%24.4
They take 85.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 26 Nov 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
WLWWWLWWWL
Phoenix Suns
WWWWWWLLWW
#5
League position
#9
+6.0
Net rating
+6.5
116.0
Offensive rating
119.6
110.1
Defensive rating
113.1
53.5%
Effective FG%
56.6%
55.5%
Opp. effective FG%
52.9%
11.8%
Turnover %
14.1%
31.3%
Off. rebound %
28.4%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.34
38.4%
3-point %
41.6%
57.0%
Assist %
65.9%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence116.0 · 119.6Defence110.1 · 113.1Shooting53.5% · 56.6%3-point %38.4% · 41.6%Ball care11.8% · 14.1%Off. rebounds31.3% · 28.4%Free throws0.25 · 0.34Form (last 10/10)70% · 80%
■ New York Knicks   ■ 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
1
New York Knicks wins
9
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/11/23HMiami Heat100-98
21/11/23AMinnesota Timberwolves100-117
18/11/23ACharlotte Hornets122-108
18/11/23AWashington Wizards120-99
16/11/23AAtlanta Hawks116-114
14/11/23ABoston Celtics98-114
12/11/23HCharlotte Hornets129-107
09/11/23HSan Antonio Spurs126-105
07/11/23HLos Angeles Clippers111-97
03/11/23AMilwaukee Bucks105-110
DateH/AOpponentScore
24/11/23AMemphis Grizzlies110-89
23/11/23HGolden State Warriors123-115
22/11/23HPortland Trail Blazers120-107
20/11/23AUtah Jazz140-137 OT
18/11/23AUtah Jazz131-128
16/11/23HMinnesota Timberwolves133-115
13/11/23HOklahoma City Thunder99-111
11/11/23HLos Angeles Lakers119-122
09/11/23AChicago Bulls116-115 OT
05/11/23ADetroit Pistons120-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW60%
HomeLWWWW67%
AwayLWWWL56%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1569
Win %60%67%56%
Points / game109.5109.8109.2
Allowed / game105.3101.7107.7
Point differential+4.2+8.2+1.6
Avg total214.7211.5216.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%50%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (4)50% (2)50% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW62%
HomeLLWWW50%
AwayWWWWW75%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1688
Win %62%50%75%
Points / game117.2119.4115.0
Allowed / game113.2115.1111.4
Point differential+3.9+4.2+3.6
Avg total230.4234.5226.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%38%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)0% (2)80% (5)
Overtime %12%0%25%
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 Celtics1612475%116.0107.6+8.4
2 Minnesota Timberwolves1511473%113.0107.0+6.0
3 Milwaukee Bucks1712571%120.4117.5+2.9
4 Oklahoma City Thunder1611569%119.6111.2+8.3
5 Philadelphia 76ers1611569%119.4112.9+6.6
6 Orlando Magic1611569%111.6106.8+4.8
7 Phoenix Suns1610662%117.2113.2+3.9
8 Denver Nuggets1610662%111.9108.6+3.3
9 Dallas Mavericks1610662%119.4118.3+1.1
10 New York Knicks159660%109.5105.3+4.2
11 Indiana Pacers159660%128.8125.5+3.3
12 Sacramento Kings159660%115.5115.3+0.2
13 Miami Heat1710759%109.8107.8+2.0
14 Los Angeles Lakers1710759%112.9112.2+0.6
15 Houston Rockets148657%109.6104.4+5.3
16 Atlanta Hawks158753%124.9121.7+3.3
17 New Orleans Pelicans179853%112.9112.9+0.0
18 Toronto Raptors168850%112.6112.9-0.3
19 Cleveland Cavaliers168850%111.1113.2-2.1
20 Golden State Warriors178947%114.2114.0+0.2
21 Los Angeles Clippers157847%112.3108.1+4.1
22 Brooklyn Nets157847%115.1114.9+0.2
23 Charlotte Hornets145936%113.9121.6-7.7
24 Utah Jazz1651131%114.2121.1-6.9
25 Chicago Bulls1751229%106.5111.9-5.4
26 Portland Trail Blazers1641225%104.2112.7-8.4
27 Memphis Grizzlies1531220%106.2113.7-7.5
28 San Antonio Spurs1631319%109.9122.8-12.9
29 Detroit Pistons1621412%109.8117.2-7.4
30 Washington Wizards1621412%115.5125.1-9.6
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
New York Knicks22343621113
Phoenix Suns34303121116
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