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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 22 Mar 2025
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 123-112
35-34 27-17 36-28 25-33
Position#22
Record33-37
FormLWLWW
Points / game114.6
Allowed / game115.8
vs
Position#2
Record56-13
FormWWLLL
Points / game122.4
Allowed / game112.0
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2024-25
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
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
127-121
127
121
+6
125avg 109
H20/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
31-22
32-29
36-33
28-37
233.1Avg total
117.9Scored
115.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)114.6115.8230.4-1.347%
Season at home (34)115.0112.6227.6+2.462%
Season away (36)114.2118.8233.0-4.733%
Last 10 (10)117.9115.2233.1+2.750%
Last 5 (5)115.6106.8222.4+8.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)115.7122.5238.3-6.827%
vs Similar (10)116.5115.1231.6+1.450%
vs Weaker (5)120.6110.4231.0+10.280%
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
W
133-129 OT
133
129
+4
122avg 111
H02/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
139-117
139
117
+22
133avg 111
A05/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
112-107
112
107
+5
107avg 111
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
118-117
118
117
+1
108avg 111
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
112-100
112
100
+12
104avg 111
A10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
W
109-104
109
104
+5
101avg 111
H11/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
133-124
133
124
+9
130avg 111
A15/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
L
103-108
103
108
-5
88avg 111
H16/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
L
119-132
119
132
-13
105avg 111
A19/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
L
119-123
119
123
-4
112avg 111
A20/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-27
18-27
37-35
40-30
24-29
33-29
39-36
43-23
36-32
27-27
23-23
26-25
27-27
36-25
24-31
31-34
34-32
28-20
22-25
28-23
26-29
24-34
28-23
31-18
36-29
39-29
37-34
21-32
38-25
22-22
23-35
20-26
45-37
28-31
29-38
17-26
22-15
34-32
32-43
31-33
235.8Avg total
119.7Scored
116.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)122.4112.0234.4+10.481%
Season at home (35)122.5110.1232.6+12.486%
Season away (34)122.4113.9236.3+8.476%
Last 10 (10)119.7116.1235.8+3.670%
Last 5 (5)116.6118.2234.8-1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)114.0120.7234.7-6.733%
vs Weaker ◀ (27)123.6111.9235.5+11.878%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.8+1.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +1.6+1.6Q1: +3.0+3.0Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.3+1.3Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +3.2+3.2Q4: +1.8+1.8
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
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
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
63-51
63
51
+12
H20/03
NBA
110.4Avg total
55.2Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.755.8112.5+1.063%-
Last 30 at home (13)58.954.3113.2+4.669%-
Last 30 away (17)55.156.9111.9-1.859%-
Last 10 (10)55.255.2110.4+0.060%-
Last 5 (5)55.451.8107.2+3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)56.557.9114.5-1.460%-
vs Similar (10)55.255.1110.3+0.160%-
vs Weaker (5)60.450.6111.0+9.880%-
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
Portland Trail Blazers
#21
L
42-54
42
54
-12
H02/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A05/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#20
W
63-59
63
59
+4
H06/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
63-52
63
52
+11
A08/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#13
W
62-52
62
52
+10
A10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#25
L
50-63
50
63
-13
H11/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#12
W
75-58
75
58
+17
A15/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#15
W
60-47
60
47
+13
H16/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#8
W
73-68
73
68
+5
A19/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#16
W
56-47
56
47
+9
A20/03
NBA
115.9Avg total
60.1Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.155.5116.6+5.763%-
Last 30 at home (13)61.153.5114.5+7.669%-
Last 30 away (17)61.257.0118.2+4.259%-
Last 10 (10)60.155.8115.9+4.370%-
Last 5 (5)62.856.6119.4+6.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)52.367.7120.0-15.30%-
vs Weaker ◀ (27)62.154.1116.2+8.070%-
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: 117.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.0 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers45.3 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers48.327.5
56.9%
54.3%55.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.115.1
40.7%
35.9%45.3
🏀 Free throws21.017.6
83.8%
77.8%17.6
They take 85.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 119.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.4 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.5 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers47.026.7
56.8%
54.3%53.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.314.6
34.5%
35.9%43.8
🏀 Free throws28.222.5
79.8%
77.8%22.5
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 42.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 47% 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 22 Mar 2025 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWLWLLWLWL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLLWWWWWWW
#22
League position
#2
+2.7
Net rating
+3.5
119.8
Offensive rating
116.6
117.1
Defensive rating
113.1
58.7%
Effective FG%
54.4%
56.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.8%
13.3%
Turnover %
12.0%
24.7%
Off. rebound %
24.7%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.32
40.7%
3-point %
34.5%
71.1%
Assist %
60.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence119.8 · 116.6Defence117.1 · 113.1Shooting58.7% · 54.4%3-point %40.7% · 34.5%Ball care13.3% · 12.0%Off. rebounds24.7% · 24.7%Free throws0.25 · 0.32Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ 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
20/03/25HChicago Bulls127-121
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
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/03/25ASacramento Kings119-123
19/03/25ALos Angeles Clippers119-132
16/03/25HOrlando Magic103-108
15/03/25AMemphis Grizzlies133-124
11/03/25HBrooklyn Nets109-104
10/03/25AMilwaukee Bucks112-100
08/03/25ACharlotte Hornets118-117
06/03/25HMiami Heat112-107
05/03/25AChicago Bulls139-117
02/03/25HPortland Trail Blazers133-129 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW47%
HomeLWWWW62%
AwayLWLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703436
Win %47%62%33%
Points / game114.6115.0114.2
Allowed / game115.8112.6118.8
Point differential-1.3+2.4-4.7
Avg total230.4227.6233.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%24%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (18)83% (6)33% (12)
Overtime %9%6%11%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2024-25
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL81%
HomeWWWWL86%
AwayWWWLL76%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693534
Win %81%86%76%
Points / game122.4122.5122.4
Allowed / game112.0110.1113.9
Point differential+10.4+12.4+8.4
Avg total234.4232.6236.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+54%60%47%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (15)75% (8)43% (7)
Overtime %1%3%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 Oklahoma City Thunder68561282%120.2107.2+13.0
2 Cleveland Cavaliers69561381%122.4112.0+10.4
3 Boston Celtics70511973%116.5107.9+8.6
4 Houston Rockets69452465%114.1109.2+4.9
5 New York Knicks68432563%116.5112.4+4.1
6 Denver Nuggets70442663%120.9116.8+4.2
7 Los Angeles Lakers69432662%112.8111.4+1.3
8 Memphis Grizzlies70432761%122.3116.8+5.6
9 Golden State Warriors69412859%113.7111.0+2.6
10 Indiana Pacers69402958%116.7115.5+1.2
11 Minnesota Timberwolves72413157%113.7109.2+4.5
12 Los Angeles Clippers69393057%111.7108.6+3.1
13 Milwaukee Bucks67373055%114.6112.4+2.2
14 Detroit Pistons71393255%115.1112.9+2.2
15 Sacramento Kings69353451%116.6115.8+0.8
16 Dallas Mavericks70343649%115.2115.4-0.2
17 Atlanta Hawks67323548%117.7119.8-2.1
18 Orlando Magic70333747%104.8106.0-1.3
19 Phoenix Suns70333747%114.6115.8-1.3
20 Portland Trail Blazers70313944%110.6114.0-3.3
21 San Antonio Spurs69303943%114.4116.5-2.1
22 Chicago Bulls70304043%116.7119.8-3.1
23 Miami Heat70294141%109.0110.7-1.7
24 Toronto Raptors70244634%110.7115.8-5.1
25 Philadelphia 76ers70234733%110.0115.4-5.4
26 Brooklyn Nets70234733%105.4111.5-6.1
27 New Orleans Pelicans71195227%110.3119.3-9.0
28 Charlotte Hornets70185226%105.8113.9-8.1
29 Utah Jazz71165523%112.3119.8-7.5
30 Washington Wizards69155422%108.7120.6-11.9
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 Suns35273625123
Cleveland Cavaliers34172833112
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