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Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 20 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 127-121
31-22 32-29 36-33 28-37
Position#22
Record32-37
FormLLWLW
Points / game114.4
Allowed / game115.8
vs
Position#19
Record29-39
FormWWWLW
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game119.8
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2024-25
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Chicago Bulls
10 Jan 2027
PHX v CHI
upcoming
05 Mar 2026
PHX103
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
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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
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
125-108
125
108
+17
129avg 109
H01/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
L
98-116
98
116
-18
100avg 109
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
119-117
119
117
+2
118avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
141-149 OT
141
149
-8
140avg 109
A08/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
125-116
125
116
+9
132avg 109
A09/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
L
118-120
118
120
-2
114avg 109
A11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
104-111
104
111
-7
101avg 109
A13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
122-106
122
106
+16
122avg 109
H15/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
96-107
96
107
-11
89avg 109
A16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
129-89
129
89
+40
134avg 109
H18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
40-18
23-24
29-28
33-38
34-28
17-21
21-34
26-33
30-24
19-41
27-30
43-22
28-37
28-31
35-34
34-23
32-24
28-30
37-32
28-30
34-26
25-31
31-38
28-25
27-32
25-25
27-31
25-23
36-22
26-35
35-25
25-24
15-31
22-23
34-29
25-24
24-29
39-11
30-24
36-25
231.6Avg total
117.7Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)114.4115.8230.1-1.446%
Season at home (33)114.6112.4227.0+2.261%
Season away (36)114.2118.8233.0-4.733%
Last 10 (10)117.7113.9231.6+3.850%
Last 5 (5)113.8106.6220.4+7.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)115.7122.5238.3-6.827%
vs Similar ◀ (9)115.3114.4229.8+0.944%
vs Weaker (6)122.2112.5234.7+9.783%
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Chicago BullsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBulls
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
117-122
117
122
-5
113avg 109
H27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
125-115 OT
125
115
+10
116avg 109
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
L
112-127
112
127
-15
104avg 109
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
L
117-139
117
139
-22
107avg 109
H05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
125-123
125
123
+2
121avg 109
A07/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
114-109
114
109
+5
112avg 109
A09/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
121-103
121
103
+18
120avg 109
H11/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
116-110
116
110
+6
108avg 109
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
114-117
114
117
-3
100avg 109
A16/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
111-97
111
97
+14
104avg 109
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-31
34-28
33-39
24-24
27-30
27-33
27-27
29-20
31-32
36-34
25-29
20-32
29-24
29-33
36-39
23-43
33-35
36-31
27-35
29-22
24-36
24-19
30-34
36-20
27-27
40-21
27-25
27-30
31-30
31-35
20-27
34-18
29-22
36-38
18-25
31-32
31-22
23-31
32-25
25-19
233.4Avg total
117.2Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)116.5119.8236.3-3.343%
Season at home (35)115.7120.1235.8-4.537%
Season away (33)117.4119.4236.8-2.048%
Last 10 (10)117.2116.2233.4+1.060%
Last 5 (5)115.2107.2222.4+8.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)112.5122.3234.8-9.820%
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.6118.7233.4-4.143%
vs Weaker (6)117.0111.7228.7+5.350%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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: +2.9+2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.0-2.0Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q3: -3.0-3.0Q4Q4: +3.6+3.6Q4: +1.8+1.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.9+2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.0-2.0Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.1+0.1Q3: -3.0-3.0Q4Q4: +3.6+3.6Q4: +1.8+1.8
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#27
W
63-42
63
42
+21
H01/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#7
W
51-49
51
49
+2
H03/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
49-65
49
65
-16
H05/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#9
L
56-68
56
68
-12
A08/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#17
W
60-54
60
54
+6
A09/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
59-57
59
57
+2
A11/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
L
52-57
52
57
-5
A13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
62-57
62
57
+5
H15/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#10
L
37-54
37
54
-17
A16/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
63-40
63
40
+23
H18/03
NBA
109.5Avg total
55.2Scored
54.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.955.9112.8+1.063%-
Last 30 at home (12)58.654.6113.2+4.067%-
Last 30 away (18)55.856.8112.6-0.961%-
Last 10 (10)55.254.3109.5+0.960%-
Last 5 (5)54.653.0107.6+1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)56.557.9114.5-1.460%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)54.355.6109.9-1.256%-
vs Weaker (6)61.851.3113.2+10.583%-
This opponent (Chicago Bulls) is Similar. 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
60-59
60
59
+1
H27/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
54-63
54
63
-9
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
67-66
67
66
+1
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#2
W
58-57
58
57
+1
H05/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
69-66
69
66
+3
A07/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
L
48-55
48
55
-7
A09/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#5
W
67-48
67
48
+19
H11/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
62-65
62
65
-3
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#4
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A16/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#30
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A18/03
NBA
119.6Avg total
60.4Scored
59.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.960.2118.1-2.443%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.161.9120.0-3.838%-
Last 30 away (14)57.658.4115.9-0.850%-
Last 10 (10)60.459.2119.6+1.270%-
Last 5 (5)59.256.2115.4+3.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)57.959.1117.0-1.250%-
vs Similar ◀ (14)55.961.0116.9-5.136%-
vs Weaker (6)62.360.3122.7+2.050%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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: 117.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.1 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.626.9
57.7%
54.3%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.115.7
42.3%
35.9%47.1
🏀 Free throws20.316.8
82.8%
77.8%16.8
They take 83.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Chicago Bullstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Chicago Bulls: 117.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.4 points a game
49%
36%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.831.0
57.6%
54.3%62.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.313.0
32.3%
35.9%39.0
🏀 Free throws19.916.2
81.4%
77.8%16.2
They take 94.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 40.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 20 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLWLLWLWLW
Chicago Bulls
WLWWWWLLWL
#22
League position
#19
+3.9
Net rating
+1.0
120.5
Offensive rating
111.7
116.6
Defensive rating
110.8
60.3%
Effective FG%
53.7%
55.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.3%
13.9%
Turnover %
11.4%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
22.6%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.21
42.3%
3-point %
32.3%
71.4%
Assist %
64.1%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence120.5 · 111.7Defence116.6 · 110.8Shooting60.3% · 53.7%3-point %42.3% · 32.3%Ball care13.9% · 11.4%Off. rebounds23.7% · 22.6%Free throws0.24 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)50% · 60%
■ 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
10
Phoenix Suns wins
0
Chicago Bulls wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/25HToronto Raptors129-89
16/03/25ALos Angeles Lakers96-107
15/03/25HSacramento Kings122-106
13/03/25AHouston Rockets104-111
11/03/25AMemphis Grizzlies118-120
09/03/25ADallas Mavericks125-116
08/03/25ADenver Nuggets141-149 OT
05/03/25HLos Angeles Clippers119-117
03/03/25HMinnesota Timberwolves98-116
01/03/25HNew Orleans Pelicans125-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/25AUtah Jazz111-97
16/03/25AHouston Rockets114-117
14/03/25HBrooklyn Nets116-110
11/03/25HIndiana Pacers121-103
09/03/25AMiami Heat114-109
07/03/25AOrlando Magic125-123
05/03/25HCleveland Cavaliers117-139
02/03/25AIndiana Pacers112-127
01/03/25HToronto Raptors125-115 OT
27/02/25HLos Angeles Clippers117-122

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW46%
HomeWLWWW61%
AwayLWLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693336
Win %46%61%33%
Points / game114.4114.6114.2
Allowed / game115.8112.4118.8
Point differential-1.4+2.2-4.7
Avg total230.1227.0233.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%24%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)83% (6)33% (12)
Overtime %9%6%11%
Chicago Bulls
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW43%
HomeLWLWW37%
AwayLWWLW48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %43%37%48%
Points / game116.5115.7117.4
Allowed / game119.8120.1119.4
Point differential-3.3-4.5-2.0
Avg total236.3235.8236.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%20%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (14)43% (7)71% (7)
Overtime %4%3%6%
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 Cleveland Cavaliers68561282%122.5111.8+10.6
2 Oklahoma City Thunder67551282%119.9107.2+12.7
3 Boston Celtics69501972%116.4108.0+8.4
4 Houston Rockets68442465%114.3109.4+4.9
5 New York Knicks67432464%116.8112.4+4.4
6 Denver Nuggets69442564%121.1116.7+4.4
7 Los Angeles Lakers67422563%113.0111.4+1.6
8 Memphis Grizzlies69432662%122.7116.8+5.9
9 Golden State Warriors68402859%113.6111.0+2.6
10 Indiana Pacers68392957%116.9115.8+1.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers69393057%111.7108.6+3.1
12 Minnesota Timberwolves71403156%113.4109.4+4.0
13 Detroit Pistons70393156%115.0112.7+2.3
14 Milwaukee Bucks66363055%114.5112.7+1.8
15 Sacramento Kings67343351%116.5115.6+0.9
16 Dallas Mavericks69333648%115.1115.4-0.3
17 Atlanta Hawks67323548%117.7119.8-2.1
18 Phoenix Suns69323746%114.4115.8-1.4
19 Orlando Magic69323746%104.5106.0-1.5
20 Portland Trail Blazers69303943%110.6114.2-3.6
21 San Antonio Spurs68293943%114.2116.5-2.2
22 Chicago Bulls68293943%116.5119.8-3.3
23 Miami Heat69294042%109.1110.8-1.7
24 Toronto Raptors69244535%110.6115.8-5.1
25 Philadelphia 76ers69234633%109.9115.2-5.4
26 Brooklyn Nets69234633%105.5111.6-6.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans70195127%110.5119.0-8.5
28 Charlotte Hornets68175125%105.7113.7-8.0
29 Utah Jazz70165423%112.5119.8-7.3
30 Washington Wizards68155322%108.8120.6-11.9
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 Suns31323628127
Chicago Bulls22293337121
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