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New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 18 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 00:30
Final 99-106
27-19 29-36 21-25 22-26
Position#4
Record23-16
FormWLWLL
Points / game118.6
Allowed / game115.4
vs
Position#16
Record24-16
FormWWWLL
Points / game115.2
Allowed / game111.4
USANBA· Madison Square Garden
NBA2025-26
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
130-125
130
125
+5
127avg 105
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
132-134
132
134
-2
125avg 105
A01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
99-111
99
111
-12
89avg 105
H03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
119-130
119
130
-11
108avg 105
H04/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
90-121
90
121
-31
75avg 105
A06/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
123-111
123
111
+12
121avg 105
H08/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
107-112
107
112
-5
103avg 105
A10/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
123-114
123
114
+9
118avg 105
A11/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
101-112
101
112
-11
82avg 105
A15/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
113-126
113
126
-13
105avg 105
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-41
35-34
24-28
34-22
45-36
28-27
29-30
30-41
30-33
17-27
23-34
29-17
30-31
28-35
29-33
32-31
29-30
25-34
15-25
21-32
27-31
24-25
39-31
33-24
23-28
37-34
26-32
21-18
34-34
31-26
25-25
33-29
17-32
25-24
34-40
25-16
35-30
24-32
28-37
26-27
233.3Avg total
113.7Scored
119.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)118.6115.4233.9+3.259%
Season at home (20)121.7112.4234.1+9.280%
Season away (19)115.3118.5233.8-3.237%
Last 10 (10)113.7119.6233.3-5.930%
Last 5 (5)113.4115.0228.4-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)117.4116.6234.0+0.840%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)118.1116.4234.4+1.760%
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
Washington Wizards
#30
W
115-101
115
101
+14
103avg 106
A30/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
113-129
113
129
-16
98avg 106
A31/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
129-102
129
102
+27
123avg 106
H03/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
W
108-105
108
105
+3
103avg 106
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
97-100
97
100
-3
85avg 106
A06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
117-98
117
98
+19
113avg 106
A08/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
112-107
112
107
+5
101avg 106
H10/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
112-93
112
93
+19
108avg 106
H12/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
121-127
121
127
-6
106avg 106
A14/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
105-108
105
108
-3
90avg 106
A16/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-23
39-31
26-25
28-22
21-37
33-30
35-29
24-33
32-29
30-27
35-27
32-19
20-26
22-23
32-24
34-32
29-25
31-29
18-24
19-22
30-23
35-24
26-21
26-30
28-23
34-37
32-26
18-21
32-28
33-22
31-17
16-26
28-36
26-35
38-21
29-35
32-23
31-33
27-33
15-19
219.9Avg total
112.9Scored
107.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)115.2111.4226.6+3.860%
Season at home (19)116.2108.1224.3+8.174%
Season away (21)114.4114.4228.8+0.048%
Last 10 (10)112.9107.0219.9+5.960%
Last 5 (5)113.4106.6220.0+6.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)111.0109.0220.0+2.060%
vs Similar (15)112.7114.5227.2-1.940%
vs Weaker (10)120.0102.6222.6+17.4100%
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: +2.3+2.3Q3Q3: -4.3-4.3Q3: +5.3+5.3Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: -1.8-1.8
-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: +0.1+0.1Q2Q2: -2.4-2.4Q2: +2.3+2.3Q3Q3: -4.3-4.3Q3: +5.3+5.3Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: -1.8-1.8
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
72-75
72
75
-3
A30/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
73-63
73
63
+10
A01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
47-60
47
60
-13
H03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#15
L
58-66
58
66
-8
H04/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
54-64
54
64
-10
A06/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H08/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
L
60-62
60
62
-2
A10/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A11/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
42-56
42
56
-14
A15/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A16/01
NBA
120.5Avg total
58.1Scored
62.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.458.2117.5+1.250%-
Last 30 at home (14)59.557.6117.1+1.957%-
Last 30 away (16)59.258.7117.9+0.644%-
Last 10 (10)58.162.4120.5-4.320%-
Last 5 (5)55.459.2114.6-3.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)60.855.8116.6+5.060%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)59.158.6117.7+0.448%-
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
Washington Wizards
#30
W
61-54
61
54
+7
A30/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#9
L
54-67
54
67
-13
A31/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H03/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
42-49
42
49
-7
H05/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
W
60-54
60
54
+6
A06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
65-47
65
47
+18
A08/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
62-60
62
60
+2
H10/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#30
W
65-50
65
50
+15
H12/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
54-71
54
71
-17
A14/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
63-56
63
56
+7
A16/01
NBA
115.2Avg total
58.8Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.755.7115.5+4.067%-
Last 30 at home (14)58.554.6113.1+3.957%-
Last 30 away (16)60.856.8117.6+4.175%-
Last 10 (10)58.856.4115.2+2.470%-
Last 5 (5)61.856.8118.6+5.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (5)53.655.4109.0-1.840%-
vs Similar (15)59.359.6118.9-0.353%-
vs Weaker (10)63.550.1113.6+13.4100%-
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Stronger. 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: 113.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.226.4
51.6%
54.8%52.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.714.9
36.6%
35.8%44.7
🏀 Free throws19.416.2
83.5%
78.1%16.2
They take 91.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 112.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀42%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.0 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.1 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.125.0
50.9%
54.8%50.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.515.7
36.1%
35.8%47.1
🏀 Free throws19.815.8
79.8%
78.1%15.8
They take 92.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 43.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). 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 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
New York Knicks
LLWLWLLLLW
Phoenix Suns
LLWWWLWWLW
#4
League position
#16
-5.9
Net rating
+5.9
113.7
Offensive rating
112.8
119.6
Defensive rating
106.9
53.0%
Effective FG%
52.4%
57.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
12.7%
Turnover %
12.4%
28.0%
Off. rebound %
28.4%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.21
36.6%
3-point %
36.1%
64.9%
Assist %
60.0%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence113.7 · 112.8Defence119.6 · 106.9Shooting53.0% · 52.4%3-point %36.6% · 36.1%Ball care12.7% · 12.4%Off. rebounds28.0% · 28.4%Free throws0.21 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)30% · 60%
■ 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
4
New York Knicks wins
6
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/26AGolden State Warriors113-126
15/01/26ASacramento Kings101-112
11/01/26APortland Trail Blazers123-114
10/01/26APhoenix Suns107-112
08/01/26HLos Angeles Clippers123-111
06/01/26ADetroit Pistons90-121
04/01/26HPhiladelphia 76ers119-130
03/01/26HAtlanta Hawks99-111
01/01/26ASan Antonio Spurs132-134
30/12/25ANew Orleans Pelicans130-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/01/26ADetroit Pistons105-108
14/01/26AMiami Heat121-127
12/01/26HWashington Wizards112-93
10/01/26HNew York Knicks112-107
08/01/26AMemphis Grizzlies117-98
06/01/26AHouston Rockets97-100
05/01/26HOklahoma City Thunder108-105
03/01/26HSacramento Kings129-102
31/12/25ACleveland Cavaliers113-129
30/12/25AWashington Wizards115-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

New York Knicks
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL59%
HomeWWLLW80%
AwayLLWLL37%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games392019
Win %59%80%37%
Points / game118.6121.7115.3
Allowed / game115.4112.4118.5
Point differential+3.2+9.2-3.2
Avg total233.9234.1233.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%50%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)100% (1)57% (7)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL60%
HomeWWWWW74%
AwayLLWLL48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games401921
Win %60%74%48%
Points / game115.2116.2114.4
Allowed / game111.4108.1114.4
Point differential+3.8+8.1+0.0
Avg total226.6224.3228.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%42%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (14)62% (8)17% (6)
Overtime %2%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 Oklahoma City Thunder4034685%121.0108.1+12.9
2 Detroit Pistons39291074%117.6111.1+6.5
3 Denver Nuggets41281368%122.6117.2+5.3
4 San Antonio Spurs39261367%117.4112.4+5.0
5 Minnesota Timberwolves42271564%120.0114.5+5.5
6 Los Angeles Lakers38241463%116.4116.5-0.1
7 Boston Celtics40251562%116.7110.2+6.5
8 Houston Rockets39241562%117.1110.7+6.4
9 Phoenix Suns40241660%115.2111.4+3.8
10 Toronto Raptors42251760%114.3112.2+2.1
11 New York Knicks39231659%118.6115.4+3.2
12 Orlando Magic39221756%116.2114.6+1.5
13 Cleveland Cavaliers43241956%120.0117.4+2.6
14 Philadelphia 76ers40221855%116.8115.7+1.1
15 Golden State Warriors42231955%115.8113.2+2.5
16 Miami Heat40211952%119.7117.8+1.9
17 Portland Trail Blazers42202248%115.9118.4-2.6
18 Atlanta Hawks43202347%117.9118.9-1.0
19 Chicago Bulls41192246%117.3120.7-3.4
20 Los Angeles Clippers41182344%112.5113.4-0.9
21 Memphis Grizzlies40172342%114.8116.2-1.4
22 Milwaukee Bucks41172441%112.4115.8-3.3
23 Dallas Mavericks43172640%114.2117.0-2.9
24 Charlotte Hornets41152637%116.6116.7-0.1
25 Utah Jazz42142833%119.4127.6-8.3
26 Brooklyn Nets39122731%108.9113.8-4.8
27 Sacramento Kings42123029%110.6120.6-10.0
28 Washington Wizards40103025%112.7124.0-11.3
29 Indiana Pacers42103224%111.0118.3-7.4
30 New Orleans Pelicans44103423%115.0122.3-7.3
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 Knicks2729212299
Phoenix Suns19362526106
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