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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 17 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 114-101
30-20 24-19 35-30 25-32
Position#10
Record15-11
FormWLWLL
Points / game105.6
Allowed / game104.9
vs
Position#29
Record8-18
FormLWLWL
Points / game106.5
Allowed / game113.0
USANBA· Chesapeake Energy Arena
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Oklahoma City Thunder v Phoenix Suns
26 Oct 2026
OKC125
PHX114
22 Apr 2026
OKC120
PHX107
19 Apr 2026
OKC119
PHX84
12 Apr 2026
OKC103
PHX135
28 Nov 2025
OKC123
PHX119
05 Feb 2025
OKC140
PHX109
15 Nov 2024
OKC99
PHX83
29 Mar 2024
OKC128
PHX103
02 Apr 2023
OKC118
PHX128
19 Mar 2023
OKC124
PHX120
03 Apr 2022
OKC117
PHX96
24 Feb 2022
OKC104
PHX124
02 May 2021
OKC120
PHX123
20 Dec 2019
OKC126
PHX108
12 Nov 2018
OKC118
PHX101
28 Oct 2018
OKC117
PHX110
08 Mar 2018
OKC115
PHX87
17 Dec 2016
OKC114
PHX101
28 Oct 2016
OKC113
PHX110
31 Dec 2015
OKC110
PHX106
08 Nov 2015
OKC124
PHX103
31 Dec 2014
OKC137
PHX134
14 Dec 2014
OKC112
PHX88
03 Nov 2013
OKC103
PHX96
08 Feb 2013
OKC127
PHX96
31 Dec 2012
OKC114
PHX96
07 Mar 2012
OKC115
PHX104
31 Dec 2011
OKC107
PHX97
06 Mar 2011
OKC122
PHX118
19 Dec 2010
OKC110
PHX113
09 Apr 2010
OKC96
PHX91
23 Feb 2010
OKC102
PHX104
29 Dec 2008
OKC102
PHX110
25 Nov 2008
OKC98
PHX99
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Oklahoma City Thunder 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

Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
132-129 OT
132
129
+3
122avg 102
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
106-88
106
88
+18
98avg 102
H27/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
112-103
112
103
+9
108avg 102
A29/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
126-115 OT
126
115
+11
117avg 102
H01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
101-92
101
92
+9
96avg 102
H05/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
102-99
102
99
+3
96avg 102
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
99-102
99
102
-3
89avg 102
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
99-96
99
96
+3
88avg 102
H12/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
95-114
95
114
-19
79avg 102
A14/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
89-109
89
109
-20
71avg 102
A15/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-30
31-33
22-26
38-33
29-19
27-27
21-22
29-20
24-29
34-26
30-26
24-22
32-19
28-34
24-31
21-21
29-26
20-15
29-25
23-26
23-21
32-33
28-15
19-30
23-25
26-30
28-31
22-16
21-24
18-19
28-28
32-25
31-32
21-36
19-24
24-22
21-26
20-29
27-25
21-29
210.8Avg total
106.1Scored
104.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)105.6104.9210.5+0.758%
Season at home (15)108.9102.7211.5+6.267%
Season away (11)101.1107.9209.0-6.845%
Last 10 (10)106.1104.7210.8+1.470%
Last 5 (5)96.8104.0200.8-7.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)100.0109.0209.0-9.033%
vs Similar (20)104.2103.2207.4+1.055%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)111.4107.7219.1+3.757%
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
85-98
85
98
-13
76avg 90
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
114-120
114
120
-6
95avg 90
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
109-107
109
107
+2
91avg 90
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
109-138
109
138
-29
94avg 90
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
105-112
105
112
-7
90avg 90
A07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
94-109
94
109
-15
80avg 90
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
119-115
119
115
+4
109avg 90
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
119-120 OT
119
120
-1
109avg 90
H12/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
113-111 OT
113
111
+2
101avg 90
H14/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
92-107
92
107
-15
72avg 90
H16/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
25-18
23-20
10-31
28-29
15-34
36-23
35-34
36-27
14-21
27-27
32-32
30-37
27-29
27-42
25-30
19-33
26-32
30-29
30-18
22-23
31-26
27-33
14-27
32-26
30-26
27-28
30-35
31-25
27-26
24-25
28-34
31-25
23-21
31-27
16-28
20-23
23-28
28-23
21-33
219.6Avg total
105.9Scored
113.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)106.5113.0219.5-6.531%
Season at home (12)104.1110.7214.8-6.633%
Season away (14)108.6115.0223.6-6.429%
Last 10 (10)105.9113.7219.6-7.830%
Last 5 (5)107.4112.4219.8-5.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)107.1112.2219.3-5.230%
vs Similar (10)108.7111.8220.5-3.150%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -6.1-6.1
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.5-2.5Q2: -2.0-2.0Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -6.1-6.1
Oklahoma City ThunderPhoenix 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
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
62-63
62
63
-1
A26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
56-46
56
46
+10
H27/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A29/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H01/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
49-41
49
41
+8
H05/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
55-54
55
54
+1
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
49-55
49
55
-6
H10/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
39-43
39
43
-4
H12/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
52-68
52
68
-16
A14/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
41-55
41
55
-14
A15/12
NBA
105.4Avg total
52.1Scored
53.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.953.4106.3-0.647%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.952.3107.2+2.659%-
Last 30 away (13)50.254.9105.1-4.831%-
Last 10 (10)52.153.3105.4-1.250%-
Last 5 (5)47.255.0102.2-7.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)52.362.0114.3-9.733%-
vs Similar (20)53.252.5105.7+0.855%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)52.152.6104.7-0.429%-
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
50-48
50
48
+2
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
45-65
45
65
-20
A07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
53-49
53
49
+4
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
62-52
62
52
+10
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H12/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
54-46
54
46
+8
H14/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
43-51
43
51
-8
H16/12
NBA
105.5Avg total
51.7Scored
53.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.254.3105.5-3.147%-
Last 30 at home (14)51.152.9103.9-1.864%-
Last 30 away (16)51.255.6106.8-4.331%-
Last 10 (10)51.753.8105.5-2.160%-
Last 5 (5)54.049.8103.8+4.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)51.455.0106.4-3.645%-
vs Similar (10)50.752.8103.5-2.150%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 106.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.3 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers61.331.7
51.7%
50.2%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.58.1
31.8%
35.7%24.3
🏀 Free throws27.118.4
67.9%
77.0%18.4
They take 86.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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: 105.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers60.328.4
47.1%
50.2%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.39.9
35.0%
35.7%29.7
🏀 Free throws24.419.4
79.5%
77.0%19.4
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% 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 17 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Oklahoma City Thunder
LLWLWWWWWW
Phoenix Suns
LWLWLLLWLL
#10
League position
#29
+1.4
Net rating
-7.5
105.0
Offensive rating
102.2
103.7
Defensive rating
109.7
50.5%
Effective FG%
48.8%
49.8%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
14.0%
Turnover %
15.0%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
25.6%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.28
31.8%
3-point %
35.0%
55.8%
Assist %
45.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence105.0 · 102.2Defence103.7 · 109.7Shooting50.5% · 48.8%3-point %31.8% · 35.0%Ball care14.0% · 15.0%Off. rebounds26.1% · 25.6%Free throws0.31 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Oklahoma City Thunder   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
15/12/16AUtah Jazz89-109
14/12/16APortland Trail Blazers95-114
12/12/16HBoston Celtics99-96
10/12/16HHouston Rockets99-102
06/12/16AAtlanta Hawks102-99
05/12/16HNew Orleans Pelicans101-92
01/12/16HWashington Wizards126-115 OT
29/11/16ANew York Knicks112-103
27/11/16HDetroit Pistons106-88
26/11/16ADenver Nuggets132-129 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/12/16HSan Antonio Spurs92-107
14/12/16HNew York Knicks113-111 OT
12/12/16HNew Orleans Pelicans119-120 OT
10/12/16ALos Angeles Lakers119-115
08/12/16HIndiana Pacers94-109
07/12/16AUtah Jazz105-112
04/12/16AGolden State Warriors109-138
01/12/16HAtlanta Hawks109-107
27/11/16HDenver Nuggets114-120
26/11/16HMinnesota Timberwolves85-98

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL58%
HomeWWWLW67%
AwayWWWLL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261511
Win %58%67%45%
Points / game105.6108.9101.1
Allowed / game104.9102.7107.9
Point differential+0.7+6.2-6.8
Avg total210.5211.5209.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%40%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)43% (7)75% (4)
Overtime %15%20%9%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL31%
HomeWLLWL33%
AwayLWLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261214
Win %31%33%29%
Points / game106.5104.1108.6
Allowed / game113.0110.7115.0
Point differential-6.5-6.6-6.4
Avg total219.5214.8223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%0%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)75% (4)50% (6)
Overtime %19%25%14%
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 Warriors2723485%117.3105.5+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs2621581%103.797.7+6.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2418675%110.0102.4+7.6
4 Los Angeles Clippers2720774%109.6101.0+8.6
5 Houston Rockets2720774%113.1105.7+7.5
6 Toronto Raptors2618869%112.3103.9+8.4
7 Memphis Grizzlies28181064%97.297.2-0.0
8 Utah Jazz27171063%100.995.4+5.5
9 Oklahoma City Thunder26151158%105.6104.9+0.7
10 Boston Celtics26141254%104.0102.6+1.4
11 New York Knicks26141254%104.5107.2-2.7
12 Milwaukee Bucks25131252%103.8101.9+1.9
13 Charlotte Hornets27141352%103.7102.2+1.5
14 Detroit Pistons28141450%99.296.6+2.6
15 Chicago Bulls26131350%101.1100.0+1.2
16 Atlanta Hawks26131350%102.5104.1-1.6
17 Indiana Pacers27131448%104.2106.4-2.3
18 Portland Trail Blazers28131546%110.1112.2-2.0
19 Washington Wizards25111444%104.8106.3-1.5
20 Orlando Magic28121643%97.4101.6-4.2
21 Sacramento Kings26101638%102.3104.2-1.8
22 Denver Nuggets26101638%106.6109.3-2.7
23 Los Angeles Lakers29111838%104.3110.2-6.0
24 Miami Heat2791833%97.4100.2-2.8
25 New Orleans Pelicans2891932%102.6107.1-4.5
26 Phoenix Suns2681831%106.5113.0-6.5
27 Minnesota Timberwolves2571828%103.7106.7-3.0
28 Brooklyn Nets2571828%106.7114.6-7.9
29 Dallas Mavericks2662023%93.5100.4-6.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers2662023%97.9105.7-7.8
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
Oklahoma City Thunder30243525114
Phoenix Suns20193032101
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