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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 14 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 107-129
18-38 34-30 28-34 27-27
Position#30
Record19-49
FormLLLLL
Points / game104.5
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#6
Record38-28
FormLWWLL
Points / game110.0
Allowed / game110.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Cleveland Cavaliers
03 Feb 2027
PHX v CLE
upcoming
30 Jan 2026
PHX126
CLE113
21 Mar 2025
PHX123
CLE112
03 Apr 2024
PHX122
CLE101
08 Jan 2023
PHX98
CLE112
30 Oct 2021
PHX101
CLE92
08 Feb 2021
PHX119
CLE113
03 Apr 2020
PHX v CLE
upcoming
01 Apr 2019
PHX122
CLE113
13 Mar 2018
PHX107
CLE129
08 Jan 2017
PHX116
CLE120
28 Dec 2015
PHX97
CLE101
13 Jan 2015
PHX107
CLE100
12 Mar 2014
PHX101
CLE110
09 Nov 2012
PHX107
CLE105
12 Jan 2012
PHX90
CLE101
09 Jan 2011
PHX108
CLE100
21 Dec 2009
PHX91
CLE109
12 Mar 2009
PHX111
CLE119
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers 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
#9
L
97-107
97
107
-10
86avg 94
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
117-128
117
128
-11
97avg 94
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
104-106
104
106
-2
98avg 94
H25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
116-125
116
125
-9
104avg 94
A27/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
110-102
110
102
+8
100avg 94
A01/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
116-124
116
124
-8
105avg 94
H03/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
L
112-113
112
113
-1
107avg 94
A04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
103-125
103
125
-22
90avg 94
A06/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
87-115
87
115
-28
66avg 94
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
115-122
115
122
-7
108avg 94
A10/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-27
18-23
30-22
26-35
18-40
32-39
28-16
39-33
24-28
26-27
31-16
23-35
36-26
29-32
24-38
27-29
21-27
36-27
25-18
28-30
37-32
30-28
32-37
17-27
23-29
33-27
31-30
25-27
27-30
21-31
32-32
23-32
23-26
15-23
29-39
20-27
25-32
26-27
21-35
43-28
224.4Avg total
107.7Scored
116.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)104.5113.5218.0-8.928%
Season at home (33)104.0113.3217.3-9.227%
Season away (35)105.0113.7218.7-8.729%
Last 10 (10)107.7116.7224.4-9.010%
Last 5 (5)106.6119.8226.4-13.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)102.0115.7217.7-13.712%
vs Similar (4)108.8109.5218.2-0.850%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#18
L
103-110
103
110
-7
90avg 103
H23/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
112-89
112
89
+23
108avg 103
A24/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
94-110
94
110
-16
80avg 103
H25/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
129-123
129
123
+6
121avg 103
H28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
97-108
97
108
-11
86avg 103
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
117-126
117
126
-9
110avg 103
H04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
112-90
112
90
+22
113avg 103
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
113-108
113
108
+5
102avg 103
A08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
102-116
102
116
-14
90avg 103
A10/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
113-127
113
127
-14
100avg 103
A12/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
23-35
25-25
24-28
20-27
34-22
31-22
27-18
20-25
33-25
21-26
20-34
25-29
35-32
34-30
35-32
29-32
27-27
15-18
26-31
31-37
31-36
35-30
20-23
26-28
28-21
36-21
22-20
38-23
32-35
19-29
24-21
17-35
30-26
30-24
25-31
29-33
31-32
22-33
31-29
219.9Avg total
109.2Scored
110.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (66)110.0110.1220.1-0.158%
Season at home (33)110.9111.0221.9-0.167%
Season away (33)109.2109.2218.3+0.048%
Last 10 (10)109.2110.7219.9-1.540%
Last 5 (5)111.4113.4224.8-2.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)98.0119.8217.8-21.80%
vs Similar (20)110.5113.0223.6-2.545%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)116.2110.8227.0+5.383%
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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -4.0-4.0Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: -1.3-1.3
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -4.0-4.0Q1: -2.5-2.5Q2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +1.0+1.0Q4Q4: -3.2-3.2Q4: -1.3-1.3
Phoenix SunsCleveland Cavaliers
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
L
41-50
41
50
-9
A15/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
50-79
50
79
-29
H24/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H25/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A27/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A01/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
67-60
67
60
+7
H03/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
D
56-56
56
56
+0
A04/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
48-61
48
61
-13
A06/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
38-49
38
49
-11
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
51-59
51
59
-8
A10/03
NBA
110.4Avg total
52.3Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.257.6108.8-6.430%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.958.2109.1-7.238%-
Last 30 away (17)51.557.2108.6-5.724%-
Last 10 (10)52.358.1110.4-5.830%-
Last 5 (5)52.057.0109.0-5.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)51.157.9109.0-6.827%-
vs Similar (4)52.255.5107.8-3.250%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#18
L
54-57
54
57
-3
H23/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
54-49
54
49
+5
A24/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
53-50
53
50
+3
H25/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
L
60-61
60
61
-1
H28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
56-59
56
59
-3
H02/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
62-73
62
73
-11
H04/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H06/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
47-61
47
61
-14
A10/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A12/03
NBA
115.2Avg total
57.0Scored
58.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.458.5115.9-1.147%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.759.1116.8-1.533%-
Last 30 away (15)57.157.9115.0-0.760%-
Last 10 (10)57.058.2115.2-1.240%-
Last 5 (5)58.661.2119.8-2.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)49.861.5111.2-11.825%-
vs Similar (20)57.459.0116.4-1.740%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)62.754.7117.3+8.083%-
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: 107.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.430.1
48.2%
51.0%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.510.4
37.8%
36.1%31.2
🏀 Free throws23.416.3
69.7%
76.5%16.3
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 109.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.8 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.731.3
54.2%
51.0%62.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.710.6
34.5%
36.1%31.8
🏀 Free throws20.214.8
73.3%
76.5%14.8
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLWLLLL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLWWLLWLWL
#30
League position
#6
-8.6
Net rating
-1.5
102.9
Offensive rating
108.9
111.5
Defensive rating
110.4
50.8%
Effective FG%
53.4%
53.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
13.0%
Turnover %
12.3%
19.4%
Off. rebound %
21.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.23
37.8%
3-point %
34.5%
56.3%
Assist %
55.8%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence102.9 · 108.9Defence111.5 · 110.4Shooting50.8% · 53.4%3-point %37.8% · 34.5%Ball care13.0% · 12.3%Off. rebounds19.4% · 21.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)10% · 40%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
10/03/18ACharlotte Hornets115-122
09/03/18AOklahoma City Thunder87-115
06/03/18AMiami Heat103-125
04/03/18AAtlanta Hawks112-113
03/03/18HOklahoma City Thunder116-124
01/03/18AMemphis Grizzlies110-102
27/02/18ANew Orleans Pelicans116-125
25/02/18HPortland Trail Blazers104-106
24/02/18HLos Angeles Clippers117-128
15/02/18AUtah Jazz97-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers113-127
10/03/18ALos Angeles Clippers102-116
08/03/18ADenver Nuggets113-108
06/03/18HDetroit Pistons112-90
04/03/18HDenver Nuggets117-126
02/03/18HPhiladelphia 76ers97-108
28/02/18HBrooklyn Nets129-123
25/02/18HSan Antonio Spurs94-110
24/02/18AMemphis Grizzlies112-89
23/02/18HWashington Wizards103-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL28%
HomeLLLLL27%
AwayWLLLL29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683335
Win %28%27%29%
Points / game104.5104.0105.0
Allowed / game113.5113.3113.7
Point differential-8.9-9.2-8.7
Avg total218.0217.3218.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%6%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)50% (8)40% (5)
Overtime %1%3%0%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL58%
HomeLWLLW67%
AwayWWWLL48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games663333
Win %58%67%48%
Points / game110.0110.9109.2
Allowed / game110.1111.0109.2
Point differential-0.1-0.1+0.0
Avg total220.1221.9218.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%15%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won63% (19)90% (10)33% (9)
Overtime %3%6%0%
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 Houston Rockets67531479%113.7104.7+9.0
2 Golden State Warriors67511676%115.6107.7+7.9
3 Toronto Raptors67501775%112.3103.4+8.9
4 Boston Celtics67462169%104.4100.2+4.3
5 Portland Trail Blazers67412661%105.8103.1+2.7
6 Indiana Pacers68402859%105.9104.3+1.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder70412959%106.9103.7+3.2
8 New Orleans Pelicans67392858%112.1111.7+0.4
9 Minnesota Timberwolves69402958%109.8107.2+2.7
10 Cleveland Cavaliers66382858%110.0110.1-0.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers66372956%109.4108.0+1.4
12 Utah Jazz68383056%102.9100.0+2.9
13 San Antonio Spurs68383056%102.299.4+2.9
14 Washington Wizards68383056%107.2105.9+1.3
15 Denver Nuggets67373055%109.2107.9+1.3
16 Philadelphia 76ers66363055%107.8105.6+2.2
17 Milwaukee Bucks67363154%105.1105.3-0.2
18 Miami Heat68363253%102.4102.3+0.0
19 Los Angeles Lakers66303645%108.7110.2-1.5
20 Detroit Pistons67303745%102.7104.2-1.4
21 Charlotte Hornets68293943%107.0107.6-0.6
22 New York Knicks68244435%103.9107.7-3.8
23 Chicago Bulls67234434%103.5109.5-6.0
24 Dallas Mavericks68224632%102.4104.6-2.2
25 Brooklyn Nets68214731%105.8110.2-4.4
26 Sacramento Kings68214731%99.2107.2-7.9
27 Orlando Magic68204829%104.7109.5-4.8
28 Atlanta Hawks68204829%103.6108.7-5.1
29 Phoenix Suns68194928%104.5113.5-8.9
30 Memphis Grizzlies67184927%98.6104.1-5.5
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 Suns18342827107
Cleveland Cavaliers38303427129
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