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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 04 Apr 2024
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 122-101
34-20 38-27 26-30 24-24
Position#9
Record44-30
FormWLWLW
Points / game117.0
Allowed / game114.2
vs
Position#12
Record46-30
FormWLWLW
Points / game112.8
Allowed / game109.8
USANBA· Footprint Center (Phoenix)
NBA2023-24
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Cleveland Cavaliers 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
Boston Celtics
#1
L
112-127
112
127
-15
105avg 111
A14/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
107-96
107
96
+11
111avg 111
A15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
129-140
129
140
-11
132avg 111
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
115-102
115
102
+13
120avg 111
H21/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
128-115
128
115
+13
130avg 111
H22/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
131-106
131
106
+25
133avg 111
A24/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
L
102-104
102
104
-2
101avg 111
A26/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
104-97
104
97
+7
107avg 111
A28/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
103-128
103
128
-25
94avg 111
A30/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
124-111
124
111
+13
123avg 111
A02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-35
28-30
25-37
27-25
28-26
26-19
38-22
15-29
36-39
24-43
34-27
35-31
21-23
39-24
30-19
25-36
30-37
35-23
31-33
32-22
26-17
39-30
38-24
28-35
22-29
28-18
24-28
28-29
29-29
30-23
24-21
21-24
32-34
27-36
21-31
23-27
46-28
28-26
29-36
21-21
228.1Avg total
115.5Scored
112.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)117.0114.2231.1+2.859%
Season at home (37)117.1114.1231.2+3.162%
Season away (37)116.8114.3231.1+2.657%
Last 10 (10)115.5112.6228.1+2.960%
Last 5 (5)112.8109.2222.0+3.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)108.0122.5230.5-14.50%
vs Similar ◀ (16)115.2112.7227.9+2.562%
vs Weaker (10)122.9111.0233.9+11.980%
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
Houston Rockets
#19
L
103-117
103
117
-14
97avg 107
A16/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
108-103
108
103
+5
102avg 107
A18/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
104-107
104
107
-3
104avg 107
H20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
L
91-104
91
104
-13
83avg 107
A23/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
84-121
84
121
-37
75avg 107
A24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
115-92
115
92
+23
124avg 107
H25/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
111-118
111
118
-7
105avg 107
A27/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
117-114
117
114
+3
119avg 107
H29/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
101-130
101
130
-29
89avg 107
A31/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
129-113
129
113
+16
134avg 107
A03/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-34
25-36
19-28
30-19
25-34
29-20
36-29
18-20
30-31
27-30
18-22
29-24
20-25
29-21
17-26
25-32
22-32
17-28
18-30
27-31
20-20
31-17
27-29
37-26
43-33
27-36
26-31
15-18
28-25
29-30
28-32
32-27
26-30
30-35
21-36
24-29
40-25
27-22
30-34
32-32
218.2Avg total
106.3Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)112.8109.8222.5+3.061%
Season at home (38)114.3110.4224.7+4.063%
Season away (38)111.2109.2220.4+2.158%
Last 10 (10)106.3111.9218.2-5.640%
Last 5 (5)114.6113.4228.0+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)103.0104.0207.0-1.067%
vs Similar ◀ (17)109.3113.6222.9-4.435%
vs Weaker (10)114.8104.5219.3+10.380%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: +3.2+3.2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: -5.7-5.7Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: +1.1+1.1
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: +3.2+3.2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q3Q3: +1.6+1.6Q3: -5.7-5.7Q4Q4: -2.4-2.4Q4: +1.1+1.1
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
Boston Celtics
#1
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A14/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
54-45
54
45
+9
A15/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
60-82
60
82
-22
A17/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H21/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
65-60
65
60
+5
H22/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
65-47
65
47
+18
A24/03
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
50-47
50
47
+3
A26/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
59-52
59
52
+7
A28/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
L
59-70
59
70
-11
A30/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
74-54
74
54
+20
A02/04
NBA
117.5Avg total
60.6Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.257.5118.7+3.860%-
Last 30 at home (12)60.956.8117.7+4.258%-
Last 30 away (18)61.457.9119.4+3.561%-
Last 10 (10)60.656.9117.5+3.770%-
Last 5 (5)61.454.0115.4+7.480%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)55.265.8121.0-10.50%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)60.257.3117.6+2.956%-
vs Weaker (10)65.254.4119.6+10.890%-
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
Houston Rockets
#19
L
54-70
54
70
-16
A16/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
D
54-54
54
54
+0
A18/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
57-61
57
61
-4
H20/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
49-46
49
46
+3
A23/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
L
39-60
39
60
-21
A24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
51-37
51
37
+14
H25/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
70-69
70
69
+1
A27/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
57-55
57
55
+2
H29/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
56-65
56
65
-9
A31/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
67-47
67
47
+20
A03/04
NBA
111.8Avg total
55.4Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.354.5110.8+1.857%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.954.5110.4+1.554%-
Last 30 away (17)56.654.5111.1+2.159%-
Last 10 (10)55.456.4111.8-1.050%-
Last 5 (5)60.254.6114.8+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.350.399.7-1.067%-
vs Similar ◀ (17)54.957.5112.4-2.541%-
vs Weaker (10)60.750.7111.4+10.080%-
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: 115.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.5 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.4 pts a game · 11% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.629.8
57.8%
54.4%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.514.5
40.8%
36.3%43.5
🏀 Free throws15.512.4
80.0%
78.2%12.4
They take 87.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 106.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.3 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers45.426.0
57.3%
54.4%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.613.1
36.8%
36.3%39.3
🏀 Free throws19.115.0
78.5%
78.2%15.0
They take 81.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% 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 04 Apr 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLWLWWWLWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWLWLLLWL
#9
League position
#12
+3.0
Net rating
-5.9
118.6
Offensive rating
111.4
115.6
Defensive rating
117.3
59.2%
Effective FG%
56.4%
54.3%
Opp. effective FG%
57.1%
14.4%
Turnover %
14.1%
27.8%
Off. rebound %
19.0%
0.18
Free-throw rate
0.24
40.8%
3-point %
36.8%
69.1%
Assist %
76.0%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence118.6 · 111.4Defence115.6 · 117.3Shooting59.2% · 56.4%3-point %40.8% · 36.8%Ball care14.4% · 14.1%Off. rebounds27.8% · 19.0%Free throws0.18 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)60% · 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
02/04/24ANew Orleans Pelicans124-111
30/03/24AOklahoma City Thunder103-128
28/03/24ADenver Nuggets104-97
26/03/24ASan Antonio Spurs102-104
24/03/24ASan Antonio Spurs131-106
22/03/24HAtlanta Hawks128-115
21/03/24HPhiladelphia 76ers115-102
17/03/24AMilwaukee Bucks129-140
15/03/24ACharlotte Hornets107-96
14/03/24ABoston Celtics112-127
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/04/24AUtah Jazz129-113
31/03/24ADenver Nuggets101-130
29/03/24HPhiladelphia 76ers117-114
27/03/24ACharlotte Hornets111-118
25/03/24HCharlotte Hornets115-92
24/03/24AMiami Heat84-121
23/03/24AMinnesota Timberwolves91-104
20/03/24HMiami Heat104-107
18/03/24AIndiana Pacers108-103
16/03/24AHouston Rockets103-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW59%
HomeLWLWW62%
AwayWLWLW57%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743737
Win %59%62%57%
Points / game117.0117.1116.8
Allowed / game114.2114.1114.3
Point differential+2.8+3.1+2.6
Avg total231.1231.2231.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+34%30%38%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (21)70% (10)45% (11)
Overtime %4%0%8%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW61%
HomeLLLWW63%
AwayLLLLW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %61%63%58%
Points / game112.8114.3111.2
Allowed / game109.8110.4109.2
Point differential+3.0+4.0+2.1
Avg total222.5224.7220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%29%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (16)70% (10)67% (6)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Celtics75601580%121.2109.1+12.0
2 Minnesota Timberwolves76532370%113.1106.0+7.2
3 Denver Nuggets76532370%114.5109.8+4.8
4 Oklahoma City Thunder76522468%119.9113.3+6.7
5 Los Angeles Clippers75472863%116.0112.7+3.3
6 Milwaukee Bucks74462862%119.7116.5+3.1
7 Cleveland Cavaliers76463061%112.8109.8+3.0
8 Dallas Mavericks75453060%118.5116.1+2.3
9 New Orleans Pelicans74443059%115.3110.2+5.1
10 New York Knicks74443059%112.3107.4+4.9
11 Phoenix Suns74443059%117.0114.2+2.8
12 Sacramento Kings74443059%117.1115.6+1.6
13 Orlando Magic76453159%110.5108.2+2.3
14 Miami Heat75423356%109.9108.4+1.5
15 Los Angeles Lakers75423356%117.9118.0-0.2
16 Indiana Pacers75413455%122.7120.5+2.2
17 Golden State Warriors75413455%117.8115.6+2.1
18 Philadelphia 76ers76413554%114.3112.1+2.2
19 Houston Rockets75383751%114.1112.6+1.5
20 Atlanta Hawks76364047%119.1120.2-1.1
21 Chicago Bulls76364047%111.9113.6-1.6
22 Brooklyn Nets77304739%111.2113.7-2.5
23 Utah Jazz76294738%116.1120.7-4.5
24 Memphis Grizzlies76265034%106.0112.9-6.9
25 Toronto Raptors76235330%112.3118.7-6.4
26 Portland Trail Blazers76205626%106.9115.6-8.7
27 San Antonio Spurs76185824%112.1119.1-7.0
28 Charlotte Hornets76185824%106.1116.6-10.5
29 Washington Wizards77156219%113.4122.9-9.4
30 Detroit Pistons76136317%110.6119.4-8.8
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 Suns34382624122
Cleveland Cavaliers20273024101
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