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Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 01 Feb 2018
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 102-88
36-17 21-29 24-15 21-27
Position#30
Record18-37
FormLLLLL
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game112.4
vs
Position#25
Record20-37
FormWLLLL
Points / game101.8
Allowed / game103.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks
27 Nov 2026
PHX v DAL
upcoming
08 Apr 2026
PHX112
DAL107
10 Feb 2026
PHX120
DAL111
27 Dec 2024
PHX89
DAL98
26 Oct 2024
PHX114
DAL102
25 Dec 2023
PHX114
DAL128
26 Jan 2023
PHX95
DAL99
19 Oct 2022
PHX107
DAL105
15 May 2022
PHX90
DAL123
10 May 2022
PHX110
DAL80
04 May 2022
PHX129
DAL109
02 May 2022
PHX121
DAL114
19 Nov 2021
PHX112
DAL104
17 Nov 2021
PHX105
DAL98
23 Dec 2020
PHX106
DAL102
13 Aug 2020
PHX128
DAL102
02 Aug 2020
PHX117
DAL115
29 Nov 2019
PHX113
DAL120
13 Dec 2018
PHX99
DAL89
17 Oct 2018
PHX121
DAL100
06 Jul 2018
PHX92
DAL85
31 Jan 2018
PHX102
DAL88
09 Apr 2017
PHX124
DAL111
12 Jan 2017
PHX108
DAL113
14 Oct 2016
PHX112
DAL107
28 Oct 2015
PHX95
DAL111
22 Mar 2015
PHX98
DAL92
23 Dec 2014
PHX124
DAL115
18 Jul 2014
PHX62
DAL88
17 Jan 2014
PHX107
DAL110
21 Dec 2013
PHX123
DAL108
01 Feb 2013
PHX99
DAL109
06 Dec 2012
PHX94
DAL97
08 Mar 2012
PHX96
DAL94
30 Jan 2012
PHX99
DAL122
27 Mar 2011
PHX83
DAL91
17 Feb 2011
PHX106
DAL112
09 Oct 2010
PHX98
DAL90
28 Jan 2010
PHX112
DAL106
10 Mar 2009
PHX117
DAL122
09 Jan 2009
PHX128
DAL100
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Dallas Mavericks 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
Date
Competition
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
114-100
114
100
+14
H08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
95-112
95
112
-17
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
97-120
97
120
-23
H15/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
111-118
111
118
-7
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
108-100
108
100
+8
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
105-109
105
109
-4
A23/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
101-116
101
116
-15
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
85-107
85
107
-22
H27/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
102-113
102
113
-11
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
109-120
109
120
-11
A30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-23
34-30
28-29
24-18
23-27
21-30
24-33
27-22
16-30
28-34
22-32
31-24
31-36
20-30
21-26
39-26
29-31
31-19
25-23
23-27
26-30
27-23
26-23
26-33
18-32
26-31
21-36
36-17
23-33
26-20
18-28
18-26
24-28
29-32
24-32
25-21
26-22
21-42
27-26
35-30
214.2Avg total
102.7Scored
111.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)105.0112.4217.4-7.433%
Season at home (27)103.7112.2215.9-8.530%
Season away (28)106.2112.6218.9-6.436%
Last 10 (10)102.7111.5214.2-8.820%
Last 5 (5)100.4113.0213.4-12.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)103.6110.8214.4-7.230%
vs Similar (3)102.399.7202.0+2.767%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
W
114-99
114
99
+15
H10/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
115-111
115
111
+4
A11/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
101-107 OT
101
107
-6
H13/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
102-105
102
105
-3
A17/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
108-117
108
117
-9
A21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
98-75
98
75
+23
H23/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
97-104
97
104
-7
H25/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
93-107
93
107
-14
H27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
89-91
89
91
-2
A28/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
88-95
88
95
-7
H30/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-19
18-29
39-27
32-24
20-28
39-24
24-25
32-34
20-31
32-15
21-24
22-25
27-30
21-31
21-25
33-19
20-33
25-29
34-29
29-26
22-22
31-15
18-17
27-21
28-38
17-13
22-34
30-19
25-17
19-35
24-23
25-32
26-30
16-20
32-16
15-25
26-22
20-29
15-24
27-20
201.6Avg total
100.5Scored
101.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)101.8103.1204.9-1.435%
Season at home (31)102.7100.5203.2+2.342%
Season away (26)100.7106.3207.0-5.727%
Last 10 (10)100.5101.1201.6-0.630%
Last 5 (5)93.094.4187.4-1.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)100.9104.5205.4-3.536%
vs Similar (17)104.5101.4205.9+3.241%
vs Weaker ◀ (2)107.5112.0219.5-4.50%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.8-4.8Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: -2.8-2.8Q2: -0.2-0.2Q3Q3: -5.2-5.2Q3: +0.6+0.6Q4Q4: +4.0+4.0Q4: +2.7+2.7
Phoenix SunsDallas Mavericks
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H08/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
44-57
44
57
-13
H13/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
44-64
44
64
-20
H15/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
51-66
51
66
-15
A17/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A23/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
44-63
44
63
-19
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H27/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
47-64
47
64
-17
A30/01
NBA
109.0Avg total
50.7Scored
58.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.955.4105.2-5.533%-
Last 30 at home (12)50.056.1106.1-6.133%-
Last 30 away (18)49.854.9104.7-5.133%-
Last 10 (10)50.758.3109.0-7.620%-
Last 5 (5)49.258.6107.8-9.40%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)49.856.4106.2-6.626%-
vs Similar (3)50.746.096.7+4.7100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#26
L
43-48
43
48
-5
H10/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
59-52
59
52
+7
A11/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
52-46
52
46
+6
H13/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
48-61
48
61
-13
A17/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A21/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
53-37
53
37
+16
H23/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
45-51
45
51
-6
H25/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#7
L
44-52
44
52
-8
H27/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
42-50
42
50
-8
A28/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#16
L
46-51
46
51
-5
H30/01
NBA
98.7Avg total
47.7Scored
51.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.851.1103.9+1.750%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.349.8102.1+2.550%-
Last 30 away (14)53.452.6106.0+0.750%-
Last 10 (10)47.751.098.7-3.330%-
Last 5 (5)46.048.294.2-2.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (11)51.553.1104.5-1.636%-
vs Similar (17)53.849.6103.5+4.259%-
vs Weaker ◀ (2)51.553.0104.5-1.550%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 102.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers51.425.5
49.6%
51.0%51.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.311.4
34.2%
36.1%34.2
🏀 Free throws22.217.5
78.8%
76.5%17.5
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 100.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers53.326.0
48.8%
51.0%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.310.7
34.2%
36.1%32.1
🏀 Free throws21.516.4
76.3%
76.5%16.4
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 01 Feb 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLWLLLW
Dallas Mavericks
LLLLWLLLWW
#30
League position
#25
-8.9
Net rating
-0.6
104.3
Offensive rating
104.6
113.3
Defensive rating
105.2
50.3%
Effective FG%
49.7%
56.3%
Opp. effective FG%
52.2%
14.6%
Turnover %
9.8%
22.6%
Off. rebound %
16.6%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.2%
3-point %
34.2%
61.0%
Assist %
55.6%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence104.3 · 104.6Defence113.3 · 105.2Shooting50.3% · 49.7%3-point %34.2% · 34.2%Ball care14.6% · 9.8%Off. rebounds22.6% · 16.6%Free throws0.26 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)20% · 30%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Dallas Mavericks
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
5
Phoenix Suns wins
5
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies109-120
28/01/18AHouston Rockets102-113
27/01/18HNew York Knicks85-107
25/01/18AIndiana Pacers101-116
23/01/18AMilwaukee Bucks105-109
20/01/18ADenver Nuggets108-100
17/01/18APortland Trail Blazers111-118
15/01/18HIndiana Pacers97-120
13/01/18HHouston Rockets95-112
08/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder114-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/01/18HMiami Heat88-95
28/01/18ADenver Nuggets89-91
27/01/18HPortland Trail Blazers93-107
25/01/18HHouston Rockets97-104
23/01/18HWashington Wizards98-75
21/01/18APortland Trail Blazers108-117
17/01/18ADenver Nuggets102-105
13/01/18HLos Angeles Lakers101-107 OT
11/01/18ACharlotte Hornets115-111
10/01/18HOrlando Magic114-99

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL33%
HomeWWLLL30%
AwayWLLLL36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552728
Win %33%30%36%
Points / game105.0103.7106.2
Allowed / game112.4112.2112.6
Point differential-7.4-8.5-6.4
Avg total217.4215.9218.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%4%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (11)67% (6)60% (5)
Overtime %2%4%0%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL35%
HomeLWLLL42%
AwayWWLLL27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games573126
Win %35%42%27%
Points / game101.8102.7100.7
Allowed / game103.1100.5106.3
Point differential-1.4+2.3-5.7
Avg total204.9203.2207.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%26%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won35% (20)30% (10)40% (10)
Overtime %4%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 Golden State Warriors55421376%115.5107.7+7.8
2 Houston Rockets53391474%113.4105.7+7.7
3 Boston Celtics56411573%103.398.0+5.2
4 Toronto Raptors54371769%110.9103.7+7.2
5 San Antonio Spurs58372164%101.597.7+3.8
6 Minnesota Timberwolves57342360%108.9106.3+2.6
7 Oklahoma City Thunder54322259%105.7101.5+4.1
8 Portland Trail Blazers56332359%105.6102.9+2.7
9 Washington Wizards54312357%107.1105.2+1.8
10 Indiana Pacers55312456%106.3104.9+1.4
11 Cleveland Cavaliers55312456%108.7109.1-0.4
12 Miami Heat57322556%100.1101.3-1.2
13 Milwaukee Bucks53282553%104.7105.5-0.7
14 New Orleans Pelicans54282652%110.1110.9-0.8
15 Denver Nuggets56292752%106.1105.6+0.5
16 Los Angeles Clippers55272849%107.4107.3+0.1
17 Philadelphia 76ers53262749%107.9107.0+0.8
18 Utah Jazz53252847%102.6102.0+0.5
19 Detroit Pistons54252946%102.9103.1-0.2
20 Charlotte Hornets55233242%105.3105.3+0.0
21 New York Knicks57233440%103.9106.5-2.6
22 Brooklyn Nets56223439%105.8108.4-2.6
23 Memphis Grizzlies55213438%100.2101.8-1.6
24 Los Angeles Lakers56213538%105.9109.6-3.7
25 Chicago Bulls57213637%103.3109.2-6.0
26 Dallas Mavericks57203735%101.8103.1-1.4
27 Phoenix Suns55183733%105.0112.4-7.4
28 Orlando Magic56183832%105.0108.9-3.9
29 Atlanta Hawks56173930%102.9107.5-4.5
30 Sacramento Kings56173930%97.4105.9-8.5
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns36212421102
Dallas Mavericks1729152788
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