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Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 19 Mar 2022
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 129-102
30-27 31-21 34-24 34-30
Position#1
Record56-14
FormWLWWW
Points / game114.5
Allowed / game106.3
vs
Position#13
Record41-28
FormLWWLL
Points / game112.1
Allowed / game110.9
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Chicago Bulls
10 Jan 2027
PHX v CHI
upcoming
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CHI105
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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
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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
#9
L
114-118
114
118
-4
105avg 108
H27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
120-90
120
90
+30
123avg 108
H03/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
115-114
115
114
+1
105avg 108
H05/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
122-132
122
132
-10
112avg 108
A06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
102-99
102
99
+3
94avg 108
A09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
111-90
111
90
+21
105avg 108
A10/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
112-117
112
117
-5
105avg 108
H12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
140-111
140
111
+29
142avg 108
H14/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
131-115
131
115
+16
129avg 108
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
129-112
129
112
+17
129avg 108
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-32
28-24
29-38
25-24
29-28
34-20
29-21
28-21
26-24
32-31
23-38
34-21
33-30
30-30
27-31
32-41
28-22
25-21
26-28
23-28
29-27
28-28
34-19
20-16
24-30
28-26
30-40
30-21
48-22
31-34
40-34
21-21
33-29
34-30
31-26
33-30
35-31
24-27
36-24
34-30
229.4Avg total
119.6Scored
109.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)114.5106.3220.8+8.280%
Season at home (37)115.2106.4221.6+8.778%
Season away (33)113.7106.1219.8+7.682%
Last 10 (10)119.6109.8229.4+9.870%
Last 5 (5)124.6109.0233.6+15.680%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (7)115.3107.7223.0+7.671%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)119.0108.5227.4+10.587%
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
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
112-108
112
108
+4
100avg 104
H25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
110-116
110
116
-6
90avg 104
H27/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
99-112
99
112
-13
90avg 104
A01/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
L
124-130
124
130
-6
120avg 104
A04/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
112-118
112
118
-6
101avg 104
H05/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
106-121
106
121
-15
98avg 104
A08/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
W
114-108
114
108
+6
105avg 104
A10/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
101-91
101
91
+10
92avg 104
H13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
103-112
103
112
-9
91avg 104
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
110-125
110
125
-15
100avg 104
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-19
28-31
30-32
30-26
22-31
30-28
27-34
31-23
21-30
25-25
21-36
32-21
35-29
28-27
29-34
32-40
25-25
28-32
35-24
24-37
32-37
21-22
24-29
29-33
25-26
28-30
31-35
30-17
24-22
29-20
24-24
24-25
17-27
26-36
34-25
26-24
27-27
22-27
32-35
29-36
223.2Avg total
109.1Scored
114.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)112.1110.9223.0+1.259%
Season at home (35)114.5110.0224.5+4.571%
Season away (34)109.6111.9221.5-2.247%
Last 10 (10)109.1114.1223.2-5.030%
Last 5 (5)106.8111.4218.2-4.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)106.6118.1224.7-11.60%
vs Similar (13)116.8114.7231.5+2.162%
vs Weaker (8)113.8111.8225.5+2.075%
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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +4.2+4.2Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -1.3-1.3Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: +0.5+0.5
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +4.2+4.2Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: +2.3+2.3Q2: -1.3-1.3Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -2.1-2.1Q4Q4: +2.7+2.7Q4: +0.5+0.5
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
Utah Jazz
#9
W
60-56
60
56
+4
H27/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
W
63-48
63
48
+15
H03/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#19
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H05/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
63-60
63
60
+3
A06/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#29
W
53-43
53
43
+10
A09/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A10/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
79-56
79
56
+23
H14/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
67-59
67
59
+8
A16/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A17/03
NBA
115.7Avg total
61.1Scored
54.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.853.6112.4+5.277%-
Last 30 at home (15)60.755.7116.5+5.073%-
Last 30 away (15)56.951.5108.4+5.380%-
Last 10 (10)61.154.6115.7+6.590%-
Last 5 (5)62.856.8119.6+6.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (7)56.754.9111.6+1.986%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)59.453.3112.7+6.274%-
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
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
52-50
52
50
+2
H25/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
52-59
52
59
-7
H27/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A01/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
63-56
63
56
+7
A04/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
53-57
53
57
-4
H05/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A08/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
53-56
53
56
-3
A10/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#14
W
53-42
53
42
+11
H13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
43-63
43
63
-20
A15/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
49-54
49
54
-5
A17/03
NBA
106.8Avg total
51.7Scored
55.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.756.5111.2-1.847%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.358.0115.3-0.760%-
Last 30 away (15)52.155.0107.1-2.933%-
Last 10 (10)51.755.1106.8-3.430%-
Last 5 (5)50.254.8105.0-4.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (9)48.258.6106.8-10.30%-
vs Similar (13)58.354.4112.7+3.977%-
vs Weaker (8)56.157.6113.8-1.550%-
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: 119.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.132.0
56.0%
53.1%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.813.6
40.2%
35.3%40.8
🏀 Free throws17.714.8
83.6%
77.4%14.8
They take 90.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 109.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀60%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 60% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.0 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.732.7
53.0%
53.1%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.69.0
35.2%
35.3%27.0
🏀 Free throws20.516.7
81.5%
77.4%16.7
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% 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 19 Mar 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWLWWLWWL
Chicago Bulls
LLWWLLLLLW
#1
League position
#13
+9.7
Net rating
-4.9
117.9
Offensive rating
107.7
108.3
Defensive rating
112.6
57.6%
Effective FG%
52.9%
52.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.0%
11.0%
Turnover %
11.5%
20.6%
Off. rebound %
16.3%
0.19
Free-throw rate
0.23
40.2%
3-point %
35.2%
65.1%
Assist %
53.2%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence117.9 · 107.7Defence108.3 · 112.6Shooting57.6% · 52.9%3-point %40.2% · 35.2%Ball care11.0% · 11.5%Off. rebounds20.6% · 16.3%Free throws0.19 · 0.23Form (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
7
Phoenix Suns wins
3
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/22AHouston Rockets129-112
16/03/22ANew Orleans Pelicans131-115
14/03/22HLos Angeles Lakers140-111
12/03/22HToronto Raptors112-117
10/03/22AMiami Heat111-90
09/03/22AOrlando Magic102-99
06/03/22AMilwaukee Bucks122-132
05/03/22HNew York Knicks115-114
03/03/22HPortland Trail Blazers120-90
27/02/22HUtah Jazz114-118
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/22AUtah Jazz110-125
15/03/22ASacramento Kings103-112
13/03/22HCleveland Cavaliers101-91
10/03/22ADetroit Pistons114-108
08/03/22APhiladelphia 76ers106-121
05/03/22HMilwaukee Bucks112-118
04/03/22AAtlanta Hawks124-130
01/03/22AMiami Heat99-112
27/02/22HMemphis Grizzlies110-116
25/02/22HAtlanta Hawks112-108

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW80%
HomeLWWLW78%
AwayLWWWW82%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703733
Win %80%78%82%
Points / game114.5115.2113.7
Allowed / game106.3106.4106.1
Point differential+8.2+8.7+7.6
Avg total220.8221.6219.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+47%49%45%
Close games (≤5 pts) won78% (18)56% (9)100% (9)
Overtime %1%0%3%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL59%
HomeWWLLW71%
AwayLLWLL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693534
Win %59%71%47%
Points / game112.1114.5109.6
Allowed / game110.9110.0111.9
Point differential+1.2+4.5-2.2
Avg total223.0224.5221.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%43%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (18)57% (7)55% (11)
Overtime %1%0%3%
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 Phoenix Suns70561480%114.5106.3+8.2
2 Memphis Grizzlies71482368%114.6109.5+5.1
3 Golden State Warriors70472367%111.2105.1+6.2
4 Miami Heat71472466%109.5104.8+4.7
5 Utah Jazz70442663%114.1107.4+6.7
6 Milwaukee Bucks70442663%114.9110.9+4.0
7 Philadelphia 76ers69432662%108.7106.7+2.0
8 Dallas Mavericks70432761%106.6103.8+2.9
9 Boston Celtics70422860%109.5103.7+5.8
10 Chicago Bulls69412859%112.1110.9+1.2
11 Denver Nuggets71422959%111.4108.7+2.8
12 Minnesota Timberwolves71413058%115.2111.9+3.3
13 Cleveland Cavaliers70403057%107.1104.2+3.0
14 Toronto Raptors70393156%109.0107.5+1.5
15 Brooklyn Nets71373452%112.1111.8+0.3
16 Atlanta Hawks70353550%112.9112.1+0.9
17 Charlotte Hornets70353550%114.9114.8+0.1
18 Los Angeles Clippers73363749%106.7107.9-1.2
19 New York Knicks70304043%106.2106.8-0.6
20 Los Angeles Lakers70304043%111.1113.8-2.7
21 Washington Wizards69294042%108.2111.4-3.3
22 New Orleans Pelicans70294141%108.5109.9-1.4
23 San Antonio Spurs71274438%112.7113.7-1.0
24 Portland Trail Blazers69264338%107.3114.0-6.6
25 Sacramento Kings71254635%110.5115.6-5.1
26 Indiana Pacers71244734%110.7113.4-2.7
27 Oklahoma City Thunder70205029%103.1111.0-7.9
28 Detroit Pistons70195127%103.9112.4-8.5
29 Orlando Magic71185325%104.5112.5-8.0
30 Houston Rockets70175324%109.0118.4-9.4
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 Suns30313434129
Chicago Bulls27212430102
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