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Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 01 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 121-116
39-37 28-21 27-28 27-30
Position#3
Record32-18
FormWLWWW
Points / game112.8
Allowed / game107.7
vs
Position#19
Record22-27
FormWLLLL
Points / game112.3
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Chicago Bulls
10 Jan 2027
PHX v CHI
upcoming
05 Mar 2026
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CHI105
19 Mar 2025
PHX127
CHI121
22 Jan 2024
PHX115
CHI113
30 Nov 2022
PHX132
CHI113
18 Mar 2022
PHX129
CHI102
31 Mar 2021
PHX121
CHI116
05 Apr 2020
PHX v CHI
upcoming
18 Mar 2019
PHX101
CHI116
19 Nov 2017
PHX113
CHI105
10 Feb 2017
PHX115
CHI97
18 Nov 2015
PHX97
CHI103
30 Jan 2015
PHX99
CHI93
04 Feb 2014
PHX92
CHI101
14 Nov 2012
PHX106
CHI112
24 Nov 2010
PHX115
CHI123
22 Jan 2010
PHX104
CHI115
31 Jan 2009
PHX111
CHI122
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Chicago Bulls winLost
-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
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
111-122
111
122
-11
102avg 108
H14/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
122-99
122
99
+23
122avg 108
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
119-123
119
123
-4
119avg 108
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
113-101
113
101
+12
109avg 108
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
111-94
111
94
+17
111avg 108
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-100
110
100
+10
104avg 108
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
111-112
111
112
-1
102avg 108
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
104-100
104
100
+4
100avg 108
A26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
101-97 OT
101
97
+4
83avg 108
A28/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
117-110
117
110
+7
116avg 108
H31/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-29
24-33
20-35
34-25
24-25
36-27
36-25
26-22
25-25
33-28
33-30
28-40
34-29
30-25
19-24
30-23
31-26
28-18
29-32
23-18
25-20
33-23
27-30
25-27
32-24
27-35
32-27
20-26
29-28
24-23
30-26
21-23
26-29
23-20
27-18
14-23
30-27
34-25
25-33
28-25
217.7Avg total
111.9Scored
105.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)112.8107.7220.4+5.164%
Season at home (26)114.9107.9222.8+7.062%
Season away (24)110.4107.4217.8+3.067%
Last 10 (10)111.9105.8217.7+6.170%
Last 5 (5)108.6103.8212.4+4.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)117.9105.9223.8+12.092%
vs Weaker ◀ (18)113.5106.6220.1+6.972%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#15
L
90-101
90
101
-11
82avg 106
H13/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
118-95
118
95
+23
120avg 106
H15/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
123-102
123
102
+21
113avg 106
H17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
99-106
99
106
-7
93avg 106
H18/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
127-131 OT
127
131
-4
123avg 106
A20/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
100-86
100
86
+14
102avg 106
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
95-120
95
120
-25
82avg 106
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
94-103
94
103
-9
87avg 106
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
104-120
104
120
-16
96avg 106
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
102-116
102
116
-14
102avg 106
A30/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-29
21-13
26-28
22-31
28-22
30-27
27-24
33-22
42-28
29-35
31-16
21-23
31-17
27-23
22-27
19-39
30-20
25-27
34-34
27-35
20-25
26-20
29-20
25-21
23-29
19-27
29-33
24-31
25-25
30-28
17-25
22-25
20-33
19-32
34-31
31-24
29-34
31-31
25-31
17-20
213.2Avg total
105.2Scored
108.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (49)112.3113.2225.5-0.945%
Season at home (27)109.1112.6221.7-3.537%
Season away (22)116.3113.9230.2+2.455%
Last 10 (10)105.2108.0213.2-2.830%
Last 5 (5)99.0109.0208.0-10.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)106.7119.9226.6-13.10%
vs Similar (17)108.6108.8217.4-0.247%
vs Weaker (6)117.8107.7225.5+10.267%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.7+2.7Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: -3.0-3.0
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.7+2.7Q1: +0.7+0.7Q2Q2: +3.5+3.5Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -0.3-0.3Q4: -3.0-3.0
Phoenix SunsChicago Bulls
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
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
57-62
57
62
-5
H14/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
58-53
58
53
+5
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
64-54
64
54
+10
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
58-43
58
43
+15
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
53-51
53
51
+2
A26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A28/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
64-52
64
52
+12
H31/03
NBA
110.0Avg total
58.1Scored
51.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.652.6110.2+5.063%-
Last 30 at home (17)59.953.1112.9+6.882%-
Last 30 away (13)54.652.1106.7+2.538%-
Last 10 (10)58.151.9110.0+6.270%-
Last 5 (5)56.650.8107.4+5.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (12)59.251.6110.8+7.767%-
vs Weaker ◀ (18)56.553.3109.8+3.261%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#15
D
42-42
42
42
+0
H13/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H15/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
71-63
71
63
+8
H17/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
W
58-40
58
40
+18
H18/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A20/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
46-45
46
45
+1
A21/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
42-56
42
56
-14
H23/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
55-53
55
53
+2
H25/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
39-65
39
65
-26
A28/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A30/03
NBA
105.1Avg total
52.6Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.255.8110.0-1.547%-
Last 30 at home (20)54.557.4111.8-2.940%-
Last 30 away (10)53.752.6106.3+1.160%-
Last 10 (10)52.652.5105.1+0.160%-
Last 5 (5)48.456.8105.2-8.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)53.455.9109.3-2.429%-
vs Similar (17)52.255.9108.2-3.741%-
vs Weaker (6)60.855.2116.0+5.783%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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: 111.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.6 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.331.3
56.6%
52.8%62.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.411.4
34.1%
36.6%34.2
🏀 Free throws18.115.1
83.4%
77.7%15.1
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 105.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.7 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.1 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.530.2
52.5%
52.8%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.610.9
33.4%
36.6%32.7
🏀 Free throws14.912.1
81.2%
77.7%12.1
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 01 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWLWWWLWL
Chicago Bulls
LLLLWLLWWL
#3
League position
#19
+6.1
Net rating
-2.8
111.9
Offensive rating
105.0
105.8
Defensive rating
107.7
54.6%
Effective FG%
51.7%
51.4%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
13.4%
Turnover %
14.9%
22.9%
Off. rebound %
25.2%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.17
34.1%
3-point %
33.4%
62.1%
Assist %
65.5%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence111.9 · 105.0Defence105.8 · 107.7Shooting54.6% · 51.7%3-point %34.1% · 33.4%Ball care13.4% · 14.9%Off. rebounds22.9% · 25.2%Free throws0.20 · 0.17Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Chicago Bulls
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
Phoenix Suns wins
4
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/03/21HAtlanta Hawks117-110
28/03/21ACharlotte Hornets101-97 OT
26/03/21AToronto Raptors104-100
25/03/21AOrlando Magic111-112
24/03/21AMiami Heat110-100
22/03/21HLos Angeles Lakers111-94
20/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves113-101
19/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves119-123
16/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies122-99
14/03/21HIndiana Pacers111-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/03/21AGolden State Warriors102-116
28/03/21ASan Antonio Spurs104-120
25/03/21HCleveland Cavaliers94-103
23/03/21HUtah Jazz95-120
21/03/21ADetroit Pistons100-86
20/03/21ADenver Nuggets127-131 OT
18/03/21HSan Antonio Spurs99-106
17/03/21HOklahoma City Thunder123-102
15/03/21HToronto Raptors118-95
13/03/21HMiami Heat90-101

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW64%
HomeWLWWW62%
AwayWWLWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502624
Win %64%62%67%
Points / game112.8114.9110.4
Allowed / game107.7107.9107.4
Point differential+5.1+7.0+3.0
Avg total220.4222.8217.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%35%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (18)20% (10)50% (8)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL45%
HomeWWLLL37%
AwayWLWLL55%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games492722
Win %45%37%55%
Points / game112.3109.1116.3
Allowed / game113.2112.6113.9
Point differential-0.9-3.5+2.4
Avg total225.5221.7230.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%19%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (16)33% (6)40% (10)
Overtime %8%4%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 Utah Jazz50391178%116.9107.1+9.8
2 Brooklyn Nets50351570%119.0114.3+4.7
3 Philadelphia 76ers49341569%114.2109.1+5.0
4 Los Angeles Lakers51341767%110.7105.7+5.0
5 Phoenix Suns50321864%112.8107.7+5.1
6 Denver Nuggets50311962%115.8109.7+6.1
7 Los Angeles Clippers52322062%113.9108.8+5.1
8 Milwaukee Bucks49292059%118.4113.5+4.9
9 Portland Trail Blazers51302159%114.3115.5-1.3
10 Dallas Mavericks49272255%112.8111.1+1.7
11 New York Knicks52272552%104.4103.4+1.1
12 Memphis Grizzlies49252451%112.2111.1+1.1
13 Charlotte Hornets50252550%111.7112.3-0.6
14 Golden State Warriors50252550%112.6113.2-0.7
15 Miami Heat50252550%106.0107.3-1.3
16 San Antonio Spurs48242450%109.4111.2-1.8
17 Atlanta Hawks51252649%112.5111.5+0.9
18 New Orleans Pelicans48232548%115.6114.1+1.4
19 Sacramento Kings52242846%114.6118.2-3.6
20 Boston Celtics50232746%111.5111.3+0.2
21 Chicago Bulls49222745%112.3113.2-0.9
22 Indiana Pacers49212843%112.3112.7-0.4
23 Oklahoma City Thunder50212942%106.4112.2-5.7
24 Toronto Raptors51203139%111.8112.3-0.5
25 Cleveland Cavaliers51193237%102.7110.8-8.1
26 Washington Wizards49183137%113.6118.3-4.7
27 Orlando Magic51183335%105.1111.1-6.1
28 Houston Rockets51163531%107.8112.7-4.9
29 Detroit Pistons51153629%106.0109.5-3.5
30 Minnesota Timberwolves51133825%109.3116.9-7.7
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 Suns39282727121
Chicago Bulls37212830116
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