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Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 18 Oct 2018
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 121-100
37-24 19-22 27-27 38-27
Position#28
Record-
FormLWLLW
Points / game-
Allowed / game-
vs
Position#22
Record-
FormWLLLL
Points / game-
Allowed / game-
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
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
31 Jan 2018
PHX102
DAL88
09 Apr 2017
PHX124
DAL111
12 Jan 2017
PHX108
DAL113
28 Oct 2015
PHX95
DAL111
22 Mar 2015
PHX98
DAL92
23 Dec 2014
PHX124
DAL115
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
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
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
95-120
95
120
-25
81avg 93
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
99-105
99
105
-6
84avg 93
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
94-102
94
102
-8
84avg 93
H27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
99-111
99
111
-12
82avg 93
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
103-104
103
104
-1
98avg 93
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-117
107
117
-10
99avg 93
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
97-94
97
94
+3
91avg 93
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
103-122
103
122
-19
88avg 93
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
100-117
100
117
-17
88avg 93
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
124-97
124
97
+27
135avg 93
A11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-23
18-39
26-31
24-27
23-26
23-12
28-39
25-28
15-31
30-17
20-29
29-25
32-27
24-31
26-27
17-26
25-22
32-18
29-35
17-29
24-22
35-36
18-36
30-23
22-22
24-18
27-29
24-25
21-39
25-24
24-23
33-36
29-33
21-31
22-27
28-26
29-26
15-28
39-22
41-21
211.0Avg total
102.1Scored
108.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Seasonno games
Season at homeno games
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)102.1108.9211.0-6.820%
Last 5 (5)106.2109.4215.6-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)101.8117.3219.1-15.64%
vs Similar (3)106.3103.0209.3+3.367%
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
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
98-102
98
102
-4
88avg 93
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
103-97
103
97
+6
97avg 93
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-103
93
103
-10
77avg 93
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
92-93
92
93
-1
85avg 93
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
87-98
87
98
-11
74avg 93
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
115-109
115
109
+6
105avg 93
H04/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
100-105
100
105
-5
90avg 93
A04/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
106-113 OT
106
113
-7
97avg 93
A06/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
97-109
97
109
-12
83avg 93
A08/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
L
97-124
97
124
-27
75avg 93
H11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-22
21-32
22-25
28-23
25-20
28-25
22-25
28-27
34-32
22-23
25-27
12-21
20-16
26-28
18-23
28-26
25-18
22-30
30-25
10-25
22-22
28-27
32-29
33-31
22-33
29-23
23-21
26-28
24-22
30-31
21-25
26-23
20-28
28-33
28-24
21-24
26-29
28-15
22-39
21-41
204.1Avg total
98.8Scored
105.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Seasonno games
Season at homeno games
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)98.8105.3204.1-6.520%
Last 5 (5)103.0112.0215.0-9.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)103.9110.1213.9-6.221%
vs Similar (15)104.3105.4209.7-1.133%
vs Weaker ◀ (1)97.0124.0221.0-27.00%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: -3.6-3.6
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: -2.4-2.4Q1: +0.3+0.3Q2Q2: -0.7-0.7Q2: -0.5-0.5Q3Q3: -3.9-3.9Q3: -2.0-2.0Q4Q4: +0.2+0.2Q4: -3.6-3.6
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H27/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
57-40
57
40
+17
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
46-63
46
63
-17
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
50-64
50
64
-14
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A11/04
NBA
101.9Avg total
49.4Scored
52.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.156.2106.3-6.130%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.058.1108.1-8.127%-
Last 30 away (15)50.154.3104.4-4.133%-
Last 10 (10)49.452.5101.9-3.140%-
Last 5 (5)49.055.8104.8-6.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)49.756.9106.6-7.126%-
vs Similar (3)53.050.0103.0+3.067%-
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
48-54
48
54
-6
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
53-45
53
45
+8
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
46-44
46
44
+2
H31/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A01/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H04/04
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A04/04
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A06/04
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
48-61
48
61
-13
A08/04
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#30
W
54-44
54
44
+10
H11/04
NBA
101.6Avg total
50.7Scored
50.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.254.2106.4-2.037%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.353.0104.3-1.738%-
Last 30 away (17)52.955.1108.1-2.235%-
Last 10 (10)50.750.9101.6-0.260%-
Last 5 (5)51.452.6104.0-1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (14)51.854.9106.7-3.129%-
vs Similar (15)52.554.2106.7-1.740%-
vs Weaker ◀ (1)54.044.098.0+10.0100%-
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: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.829.2
52.3%
51.7%58.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.09.7
32.3%
35.4%29.1
🏀 Free throws20.814.6
70.2%
76.6%14.6
They take 85.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 98.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws12.0 pts a game · 12% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.825.1
49.4%
51.7%50.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.612.2
32.4%
35.4%36.6
🏀 Free throws17.112.0
70.2%
76.6%12.0
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 18 Oct 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLWLLLLLL
Dallas Mavericks
LLLLWLLLWL
#28
League position
#22
-6.7
Net rating
-6.6
101.2
Offensive rating
99.6
108.0
Defensive rating
106.2
51.0%
Effective FG%
49.1%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
51.7%
14.5%
Turnover %
11.1%
19.5%
Off. rebound %
16.8%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.19
32.3%
3-point %
32.4%
58.1%
Assist %
59.5%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence101.2 · 99.6Defence108.0 · 106.2Shooting51.0% · 49.1%3-point %32.3% · 32.4%Ball care14.5% · 11.1%Off. rebounds19.5% · 16.8%Free throws0.24 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)20% · 20%
■ 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
6
Phoenix Suns wins
4
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/18ADallas Mavericks124-97
09/04/18HGolden State Warriors100-117
07/04/18HNew Orleans Pelicans103-122
04/04/18HSacramento Kings97-94
02/04/18AGolden State Warriors107-117
31/03/18AHouston Rockets103-104
29/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers99-111
27/03/18HBoston Celtics94-102
24/03/18AOrlando Magic99-105
23/03/18ACleveland Cavaliers95-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/18HPhoenix Suns97-124
08/04/18APhiladelphia 76ers97-109
06/04/18ADetroit Pistons106-113 OT
04/04/18AOrlando Magic100-105
04/04/18HPortland Trail Blazers115-109
01/04/18ACleveland Cavaliers87-98
31/03/18HMinnesota Timberwolves92-93
29/03/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-103
28/03/18ASacramento Kings103-97
25/03/18HCharlotte Hornets98-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
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Away--
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Over main line---
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Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %---
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
Overall--
Home--
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games---
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Points / game---
Allowed / game---
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Over main line---
Win by 10+---
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %---
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 Indiana Pacers110100%111.083.0+28.0
2 New Orleans Pelicans110100%131.0112.0+19.0
3 New York Knicks110100%126.0107.0+19.0
4 Boston Celtics110100%105.087.0+18.0
5 Toronto Raptors110100%116.0104.0+12.0
6 Golden State Warriors110100%108.0100.0+8.0
7 Utah Jazz110100%123.0117.0+6.0
8 San Antonio Spurs110100%112.0108.0+4.0
9 Detroit Pistons110100%103.0100.0+3.0
10 Orlando Magic110100%104.0101.0+3.0
11 Milwaukee Bucks110100%113.0112.0+1.0
12 Charlotte Hornets1010%112.0113.0-1.0
13 Brooklyn Nets1010%100.0103.0-3.0
14 Miami Heat1010%101.0104.0-3.0
15 Minnesota Timberwolves1010%108.0112.0-4.0
16 Sacramento Kings1010%117.0123.0-6.0
17 Oklahoma City Thunder1010%100.0108.0-8.0
18 Cleveland Cavaliers1010%104.0116.0-12.0
19 Philadelphia 76ers1010%87.0105.0-18.0
20 Atlanta Hawks1010%107.0126.0-19.0
21 Houston Rockets1010%112.0131.0-19.0
22 Memphis Grizzlies1010%83.0111.0-28.0
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 -). 22 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns37192738121
Dallas Mavericks24222727100
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