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Phoenix Suns vs Boston Celtics Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 08 Dec 2022
Tip-off: 03:00
Final 98-125
21-31 21-38 23-35 33-21
Position#9
Record16-8
FormWWLWL
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game109.3
vs
Position#3
Record20-5
FormWWLWW
Points / game120.6
Allowed / game112.6
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2022-23
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Boston Celtics winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#22
L
133-134
133
134
-1
127avg 109
A19/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
W
116-95
116
95
+21
115avg 109
H20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
115-105
115
105
+10
103avg 109
H23/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
108-102
108
102
+6
99avg 109
H26/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
W
113-112
113
112
+1
103avg 109
H27/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
122-117
122
117
+5
116avg 109
A29/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
132-113
132
113
+19
124avg 109
H01/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
121-122
121
122
-1
117avg 109
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
133-95
133
95
+38
134avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
111-130
111
130
-19
100avg 109
A06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-42
31-32
39-33
28-27
28-22
27-31
35-22
26-20
26-22
27-33
33-24
29-26
23-22
30-32
31-25
24-23
22-32
29-22
27-27
35-31
31-26
32-38
28-20
31-33
32-25
32-18
42-38
26-32
36-27
28-30
32-29
25-36
35-30
36-11
35-30
27-24
15-33
26-34
34-29
36-34
232.9Avg total
120.4Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)116.5109.3225.8+7.267%
Season at home (14)117.7106.8224.5+10.986%
Season away (10)114.8112.8227.6+2.040%
Last 10 (10)120.4112.5232.9+7.970%
Last 5 (5)123.8115.4239.2+8.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀no games
vs Similar (22)113.8109.9223.7+4.064%
vs Weaker (8)112.8105.6218.4+7.150%
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCeltics
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
117-109
117
109
+8
116avg 109
A19/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
107-121
107
121
-14
98avg 109
A22/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
W
125-112
125
112
+13
122avg 109
H24/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
122-104
122
104
+18
117avg 109
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
130-121
130
121
+9
128avg 109
H27/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
140-105
140
105
+35
144avg 109
H29/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
134-121
134
121
+13
136avg 109
H01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
116-120 OT
116
120
-4
110avg 109
H03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
103-92
103
92
+11
96avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
W
116-110
116
110
+6
112avg 109
A06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-25
27-32
22-21
28-31
23-28
27-35
29-32
28-26
34-23
36-26
31-36
24-27
36-22
28-40
30-22
28-20
35-26
37-29
41-33
17-33
45-19
33-36
43-27
19-23
38-35
30-25
34-36
32-25
27-27
35-32
25-22
23-29
35-27
27-23
13-19
28-23
27-25
29-37
35-18
25-30
232.5Avg total
121.0Scored
111.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)120.6112.6233.2+8.180%
Season at home (13)125.8114.7240.5+11.285%
Season away (12)115.0110.2225.2+4.875%
Last 10 (10)121.0111.5232.5+9.580%
Last 5 (5)121.8109.6231.4+12.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)111.8110.3222.2+1.550%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)119.9111.7231.7+8.283%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +8.3+8.3Q2Q2: +1.7+1.7Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -1.5-1.5
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: +0.2+0.2Q1: +8.3+8.3Q2Q2: +1.7+1.7Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: +5.9+5.9Q3: +3.7+3.7Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: -1.5-1.5
Phoenix SunsBoston Celtics
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
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#22
L
66-74
66
74
-8
A19/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
W
55-53
55
53
+2
H20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
53-55
53
55
-2
H23/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
L
53-54
53
54
-1
H26/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
L
51-54
51
54
-3
H27/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
L
63-64
63
64
-1
A29/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
64-43
64
43
+21
H01/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
71-41
71
41
+30
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A06/12
NBA
114.3Avg total
58.1Scored
56.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.855.4111.2+0.447%-
Last 30 at home (17)55.854.5110.3+1.459%-
Last 30 away (13)55.856.6112.4-0.831%-
Last 10 (10)58.156.2114.3+1.940%-
Last 5 (5)60.654.4115.0+6.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀no games
vs Similar (22)54.856.8111.6-2.041%-
vs Weaker (8)58.551.5110.0+7.062%-
This opponent (Boston Celtics) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Boston CelticsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
67-57
67
57
+10
A19/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
50-63
50
63
-13
A22/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
W
70-49
70
49
+21
H24/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#7
W
64-62
64
62
+2
H26/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
W
72-55
72
55
+17
H27/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
W
78-55
78
55
+23
H29/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
68-60
68
60
+8
H01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H03/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
W
62-50
62
50
+12
A04/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A06/12
NBA
122.1Avg total
64.9Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.256.7117.9+4.467%-
Last 30 at home (16)64.156.4120.5+7.681%-
Last 30 away (14)57.957.1114.9+0.850%-
Last 10 (10)64.957.2122.1+7.780%-
Last 5 (5)65.257.2122.4+8.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)58.856.3115.2+2.567%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)62.757.0119.7+5.767%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 120.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.332.8
54.4%
54.5%65.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.012.9
39.1%
35.8%38.7
🏀 Free throws20.716.1
77.8%
78.1%16.1
They take 93.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Boston Celticstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Boston Celtics: 121.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀44%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.4 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers53.1 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers43.625.2
57.8%
54.5%50.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.717.7
42.4%
35.8%53.1
🏀 Free throws20.717.5
84.5%
78.1%17.5
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 49% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Dec 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWLWWWWWWL
Boston Celtics
WWLWWWWWLW
#9
League position
#3
+7.7
Net rating
+9.5
118.1
Offensive rating
120.4
110.4
Defensive rating
111.0
55.9%
Effective FG%
60.7%
53.5%
Opp. effective FG%
54.9%
12.7%
Turnover %
14.3%
29.9%
Off. rebound %
21.2%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.24
39.1%
3-point %
42.4%
61.1%
Assist %
65.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
80%

Profile

Offence118.1 · 120.4Defence110.4 · 111.0Shooting55.9% · 60.7%3-point %39.1% · 42.4%Ball care12.7% · 14.3%Off. rebounds29.9% · 21.2%Free throws0.22 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 80%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Boston Celtics
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
Phoenix Suns wins
6
Boston Celtics wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/12/22ADallas Mavericks111-130
04/12/22ASan Antonio Spurs133-95
03/12/22HHouston Rockets121-122
01/12/22HChicago Bulls132-113
29/11/22ASacramento Kings122-117
27/11/22HUtah Jazz113-112
26/11/22HDetroit Pistons108-102
23/11/22HLos Angeles Lakers115-105
20/11/22HNew York Knicks116-95
19/11/22AUtah Jazz133-134
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/12/22AToronto Raptors116-110
04/12/22ABrooklyn Nets103-92
03/12/22HMiami Heat116-120 OT
01/12/22HMiami Heat134-121
29/11/22HCharlotte Hornets140-105
27/11/22HWashington Wizards130-121
26/11/22HSacramento Kings122-104
24/11/22HDallas Mavericks125-112
22/11/22AChicago Bulls107-121
19/11/22ANew Orleans Pelicans117-109

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL67%
HomeWWWWL86%
AwayLLWWL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241410
Win %67%86%40%
Points / game116.5117.7114.8
Allowed / game109.3106.8112.8
Point differential+7.2+10.9+2.0
Avg total225.8224.5227.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+46%57%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)50% (4)25% (4)
Overtime %4%0%10%
Boston Celtics
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW80%
HomeWWWWL85%
AwayWWLWW75%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %80%85%75%
Points / game120.6125.8115.0
Allowed / game112.6114.7110.2
Point differential+8.1+11.2+4.8
Avg total233.2240.5225.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%54%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)67% (3)50% (2)
Overtime %12%15%8%
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 Celtics2520580%120.6112.6+8.1
2 Milwaukee Bucks2418675%113.1108.0+5.1
3 Phoenix Suns2416867%116.5109.3+7.2
4 New Orleans Pelicans2416867%116.7109.8+6.9
5 Cleveland Cavaliers2516964%111.5104.9+6.6
6 Memphis Grizzlies2516964%115.1112.4+2.7
7 Denver Nuggets24141058%114.8113.7+1.0
8 Sacramento Kings23131057%119.3116.0+3.3
9 Utah Jazz27151256%117.9115.8+2.1
10 Dallas Mavericks24131154%111.7108.7+3.0
11 Portland Trail Blazers24131154%110.3111.0-0.7
12 Brooklyn Nets26141254%111.3110.3+1.0
13 Los Angeles Clippers26141254%107.3109.1-1.7
14 Toronto Raptors25131252%111.4109.9+1.6
15 Atlanta Hawks25131252%113.0113.6-0.6
16 Indiana Pacers25131252%115.0116.1-1.2
17 Philadelphia 76ers24121250%109.0107.6+1.3
18 Golden State Warriors26131350%117.4116.4+1.0
19 Minnesota Timberwolves24121250%115.2116.1-0.9
20 New York Knicks25121348%113.6113.9-0.3
21 Oklahoma City Thunder25111444%116.4117.9-1.5
22 Washington Wizards25111444%111.0112.6-1.6
23 Miami Heat25111444%108.3110.2-1.9
24 Chicago Bulls24101442%111.7112.8-1.1
25 Los Angeles Lakers24101442%114.2115.6-1.5
26 Houston Rockets2471729%110.9117.2-6.3
27 Charlotte Hornets2571828%109.6115.4-5.8
28 Detroit Pistons2772026%109.9116.9-7.0
29 San Antonio Spurs2461825%109.5121.3-11.8
30 Orlando Magic2662023%107.9114.0-6.2
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
Phoenix Suns2121233398
Boston Celtics31383521125
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