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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 09 Jan 2023
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 98-112
26-35 28-22 25-23 19-32
Position#9
Record20-20
FormLLLLL
Points / game113.1
Allowed / game111.0
vs
Position#6
Record25-15
FormLWWWL
Points / game111.5
Allowed / game106.8
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2022-23
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
130-104
130
104
+26
121avg 108
H20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
110-113
110
113
-3
103avg 108
H21/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
100-125
100
125
-25
84avg 108
H24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
125-128 OT
125
128
-3
119avg 108
A26/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
125-108
125
108
+17
122avg 108
A28/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
102-127
102
127
-25
87avg 108
A29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
104-113
104
113
-9
106avg 108
A31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
L
83-102
83
102
-19
68avg 108
A02/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
88-90
88
90
-2
84avg 108
A05/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
96-104
96
104
-8
88avg 108
H07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
38-24
30-20
31-33
31-27
30-27
18-26
30-27
32-33
20-39
18-20
31-38
31-28
24-28
33-23
27-30
29-32
23-22
42-27
32-31
28-28
21-36
34-28
29-29
18-34
24-33
27-20
28-33
25-27
11-23
20-31
27-25
25-23
14-15
29-18
21-26
24-31
23-30
23-21
27-27
23-26
217.7Avg total
106.3Scored
111.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)113.1111.0224.1+2.150%
Season at home (20)115.0109.0224.0+6.070%
Season away (20)111.2113.0224.2-1.830%
Last 10 (10)106.3111.4217.7-5.120%
Last 5 (5)94.6107.2201.8-12.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)98.0125.0223.0-27.00%
vs Similar ◀ (24)114.4114.0228.4+0.546%
vs Weaker (5)111.2108.8220.0+2.440%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#21
W
100-99 OT
100
99
+1
88avg 102
H18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
W
122-99
122
99
+23
128avg 102
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
114-106
114
106
+8
102avg 102
H22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
107-118
107
118
-11
101avg 102
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
117-125
117
125
-8
105avg 102
H27/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
126-135
126
135
-9
119avg 102
A30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
103-102
103
102
+1
95avg 102
A01/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
145-134 OT
145
134
+11
137avg 102
H03/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
90-88
90
88
+2
80avg 102
H05/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
108-121
108
121
-13
98avg 102
A07/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-29
20-20
20-26
29-21
29-21
33-23
28-27
32-28
35-20
25-22
33-35
21-29
31-39
22-30
25-29
29-20
22-34
27-31
30-26
38-34
34-29
34-35
28-35
30-36
28-30
32-25
24-22
19-25
27-34
20-31
44-31
39-34
15-14
18-29
26-21
31-24
28-26
30-36
24-32
26-27
225.9Avg total
113.2Scored
112.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)111.5106.8218.2+4.762%
Season at home (22)113.9105.8219.7+8.182%
Season away (18)108.5107.9216.4+0.639%
Last 10 (10)113.2112.7225.9+0.560%
Last 5 (5)114.4116.0230.4-1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)105.7107.4213.1-1.844%
vs Weaker (14)114.6107.0221.6+7.671%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.9-4.9Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -2.3-2.3Q4: +1.6+1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.9-4.9Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: +4.0+4.0Q2: -2.1-2.1Q3Q3: -1.6-1.6Q3: -0.2-0.2Q4Q4: -2.3-2.3Q4: +1.6+1.6
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
68-44
68
44
+24
H20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
48-53
48
53
-5
H21/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
L
38-59
38
59
-21
H24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
W
57-51
57
51
+6
A26/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#5
W
65-49
65
49
+16
A28/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#23
L
55-64
55
64
-9
A29/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
51-53
51
53
-2
A31/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#8
L
31-54
31
54
-23
A02/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
43-33
43
33
+10
A05/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#10
L
46-51
46
51
-5
H07/01
NBA
101.3Avg total
50.2Scored
51.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.354.7109.0-0.340%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.855.4109.2-1.538%-
Last 30 away (17)54.754.1108.8+0.641%-
Last 10 (10)50.251.1101.3-0.940%-
Last 5 (5)45.251.096.2-5.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)42.069.0111.0-27.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (24)54.754.5109.2+0.242%-
vs Weaker (5)55.052.8107.8+2.240%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. 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
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H18/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#22
W
62-44
62
44
+18
H20/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
60-42
60
42
+18
H22/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#18
L
53-69
53
69
-16
H24/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
49-65
49
65
-16
H27/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
W
68-64
68
64
+4
A30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
60-55
60
55
+5
A01/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
47-65
47
65
-18
H03/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
33-43
33
43
-10
H05/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
58-62
58
62
-4
A07/01
NBA
109.5Avg total
53.7Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.953.7108.5+1.250%-
Last 30 at home (18)54.552.2106.7+2.356%-
Last 30 away (12)55.455.9111.3-0.542%-
Last 10 (10)53.755.8109.5-2.140%-
Last 5 (5)53.257.8111.0-4.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (16)54.053.5107.5+0.544%-
vs Weaker (14)55.953.9109.7+2.057%-
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: 106.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.6 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.7 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers53.725.8
48.0%
54.5%51.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.112.9
40.2%
35.8%38.7
🏀 Free throws20.916.0
76.6%
78.1%16.0
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 113.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers50.829.1
57.3%
54.5%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.711.8
35.0%
35.8%35.4
🏀 Free throws27.519.6
71.3%
78.1%19.6
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 09 Jan 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLWLLLW
Cleveland Cavaliers
LWWWLLLWWW
#9
League position
#6
-5.2
Net rating
+0.5
108.6
Offensive rating
114.6
113.8
Defensive rating
114.1
52.6%
Effective FG%
55.4%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
56.0%
14.2%
Turnover %
12.9%
25.2%
Off. rebound %
24.7%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.33
40.2%
3-point %
35.0%
63.8%
Assist %
58.2%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence108.6 · 114.6Defence113.8 · 114.1Shooting52.6% · 55.4%3-point %40.2% · 35.0%Ball care14.2% · 12.9%Off. rebounds25.2% · 24.7%Free throws0.24 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ 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
07/01/23HMiami Heat96-104
05/01/23ACleveland Cavaliers88-90
02/01/23ANew York Knicks83-102
31/12/22AToronto Raptors104-113
29/12/22AWashington Wizards102-127
28/12/22AMemphis Grizzlies125-108
26/12/22ADenver Nuggets125-128 OT
24/12/22HMemphis Grizzlies100-125
21/12/22HWashington Wizards110-113
20/12/22HLos Angeles Lakers130-104
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/01/23ADenver Nuggets108-121
05/01/23HPhoenix Suns90-88
03/01/23HChicago Bulls145-134 OT
01/01/23AChicago Bulls103-102
30/12/22AIndiana Pacers126-135
27/12/22HBrooklyn Nets117-125
24/12/22HToronto Raptors107-118
22/12/22HMilwaukee Bucks114-106
20/12/22HUtah Jazz122-99
18/12/22HDallas Mavericks100-99 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL50%
HomeWWLLL70%
AwayWLLLL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402020
Win %50%70%30%
Points / game113.1115.0111.2
Allowed / game111.0109.0113.0
Point differential+2.1+6.0-1.8
Avg total224.1224.0224.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+35%45%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won31% (13)50% (6)14% (7)
Overtime %8%0%15%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL62%
HomeWLLWW82%
AwayLWLWL39%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402218
Win %62%82%39%
Points / game111.5113.9108.5
Allowed / game106.8105.8107.9
Point differential+4.7+8.1+0.6
Avg total218.2219.7216.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+40%55%22%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)75% (4)20% (5)
Overtime %15%23%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 Boston Celtics40281270%118.8113.0+5.8
2 Brooklyn Nets40271368%114.6110.6+4.0
3 Memphis Grizzlies39261367%116.2111.3+4.9
4 Denver Nuggets39261367%116.7113.8+2.9
5 Milwaukee Bucks39251464%112.4111.2+1.2
6 Cleveland Cavaliers40251562%111.5106.8+4.7
7 Philadelphia 76ers39241562%112.8109.2+3.6
8 New Orleans Pelicans40241660%117.1113.1+4.0
9 Dallas Mavericks41231856%112.4111.0+1.4
10 Indiana Pacers41231856%115.6115.6+0.0
11 New York Knicks40221855%114.2111.3+2.9
12 Sacramento Kings38201853%118.3117.3+1.1
13 Miami Heat41212051%108.7109.0-0.2
14 Los Angeles Clippers41212051%109.2110.2-1.0
15 Phoenix Suns40202050%113.1111.0+2.1
16 Golden State Warriors40202050%116.8117.5-0.8
17 Minnesota Timberwolves41202149%114.7115.0-0.3
18 Portland Trail Blazers39192049%112.2112.1+0.2
19 Chicago Bulls40192148%115.0115.5-0.4
20 Los Angeles Lakers40192148%116.8117.7-0.9
21 Utah Jazz43202347%117.6116.9+0.7
22 Atlanta Hawks39182146%115.3116.6-1.3
23 Oklahoma City Thunder40182245%116.5116.7-0.2
24 Toronto Raptors40172342%111.2111.2+0.0
25 Washington Wizards40172342%112.1113.1-1.0
26 Orlando Magic40152538%110.4113.9-3.5
27 San Antonio Spurs40132732%112.0120.6-8.6
28 Charlotte Hornets41113027%111.9118.1-6.2
29 Detroit Pistons43113226%111.7119.0-7.3
30 Houston Rockets40103025%109.1115.9-6.8
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 Suns2628251998
Cleveland Cavaliers35222332112
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