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Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 24 Dec 2020
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 106-102
23-22 30-23 24-26 29-31
Position#3
Record0-4
FormWLLLL
Points / game104.2
Allowed / game114.0
vs
Position#9
Record2-1
FormLLWWL
Points / game122.3
Allowed / game114.3
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
117-115
117
115
+2
106avg 106
A04/08
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
W
114-99
114
99
+15
112avg 106
H06/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
W
119-112
119
112
+7
117avg 106
A08/08
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
128-101
128
101
+27
128avg 106
H10/08
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
130-117
130
117
+13
128avg 106
A11/08
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
128-102
128
102
+26
130avg 106
H13/08
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
105-119
105
119
-14
95avg 106
A13/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
92-111
92
111
-19
73avg 106
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
107-112
107
112
-5
99avg 106
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
113-114
113
114
-1
109avg 106
H19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-23
36-33
32-35
22-24
28-23
24-25
34-27
28-24
25-32
35-28
28-26
31-26
23-37
42-27
33-17
30-20
23-27
40-31
32-32
35-27
36-25
40-32
28-22
24-23
26-33
25-29
32-25
22-32
15-19
33-30
22-38
22-24
25-21
19-32
39-16
24-43
39-21
30-35
23-35
21-23
225.5Avg total
115.3Scored
110.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (4)104.2114.0218.2-9.80%
Season at home (2)110.0113.0223.0-3.00%
Season away (2)98.5115.0213.5-16.50%
Last 10 (10)115.3110.2225.5+5.160%
Last 5 (5)109.0111.6220.6-2.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)110.5117.1227.6-6.638%
vs Similar ◀ (19)114.9109.5224.4+5.458%
vs Weaker (3)112.0111.0223.0+1.067%
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Dallas MavericksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMavericks
Date
Competition
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
102-128
102
128
-26
88avg 108
A13/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
110-118
110
118
-8
100avg 108
A18/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
127-114
127
114
+13
121avg 108
A20/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
122-130
122
130
-8
116avg 108
H22/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
135-133 OT
135
133
+2
122avg 108
H23/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
111-154
111
154
-43
92avg 108
A26/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
97-111
97
111
-14
81avg 108
H30/08
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
112-102
112
102
+10
103avg 108
A13/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
W
128-112
128
112
+16
116avg 108
A15/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
127-129 OT
127
129
-2
116avg 108
H18/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-36
32-40
22-28
23-24
38-34
31-32
13-21
28-31
29-25
32-31
37-29
29-29
23-23
31-45
31-34
37-28
24-34
34-32
35-19
28-36
22-41
30-35
34-35
25-43
34-29
17-28
23-28
23-26
19-21
34-38
38-15
21-28
32-28
27-41
36-24
33-19
33-37
35-24
30-22
16-31
240.2Avg total
117.1Scored
123.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (3)122.3114.3236.7+8.067%
Season at home (1)127.0129.0256.0-2.00%
Season away (2)120.0107.0227.0+13.0100%
Last 10 (10)117.1123.1240.2-6.040%
Last 5 (5)115.0121.6236.6-6.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)136.0132.0268.0+4.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (19)116.7120.2236.9-3.542%
vs Weaker (10)119.5113.7233.2+5.860%
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: +0.6+0.6Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -4.3-4.3Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -0.7-0.7Q4: -3.2-3.2
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +0.6+0.6Q1: -2.9-2.9Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -4.3-4.3Q3Q3: +3.0+3.0Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -0.7-0.7Q4: -3.2-3.2
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
63-56
63
56
+7
A04/08
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H06/08
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A08/08
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
65-64
65
64
+1
H10/08
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
63-58
63
58
+5
A11/08
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#12
W
76-57
76
57
+19
H13/08
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A13/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
44-53
44
53
-9
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
69-56
69
56
+13
H19/12
NBA
115.4Avg total
59.1Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.957.3116.2+1.653%-
Last 30 at home (16)61.857.2119.0+4.575%-
Last 30 away (14)55.657.4113.1-1.829%-
Last 10 (10)59.156.3115.4+2.860%-
Last 5 (5)57.655.4113.0+2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)59.660.1119.8-0.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)57.956.6114.5+1.347%-
vs Weaker (3)63.354.3117.7+9.0100%-
This opponent (Dallas Mavericks) is Similar. 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
Phoenix Suns
#14
L
57-76
57
76
-19
A13/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
69-66
69
66
+3
A18/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A20/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
54-68
54
68
-14
H22/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
58-66
58
66
-8
H23/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
52-76
52
76
-24
A26/08
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
51-57
51
57
-6
H30/08
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A13/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
59-69
59
69
-10
A15/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
68-61
68
61
+7
H18/12
NBA
123.6Avg total
58.2Scored
65.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.560.1119.6-0.550%-
Last 30 at home (14)61.961.3123.1+0.650%-
Last 30 away (16)57.559.0116.5-1.550%-
Last 10 (10)58.265.4123.6-7.230%-
Last 5 (5)56.664.4121.0-7.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)62.071.0133.0-9.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)58.162.1120.2-4.037%-
vs Weaker (10)62.055.1117.1+6.980%-
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: 115.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.3 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.229.5
52.5%
52.8%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.713.0
38.6%
36.6%39.0
🏀 Free throws20.417.3
84.8%
77.7%17.3
They take 89.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Dallas Maverickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Dallas Mavericks: 117.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.4 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.327.1
50.8%
52.8%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.8
38.5%
36.6%44.4
🏀 Free throws24.418.5
75.8%
77.7%18.5
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% 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 24 Dec 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLWWWWWW
Dallas Mavericks
LWWLLWLWLL
#3
League position
#9
+5.0
Net rating
-5.7
112.6
Offensive rating
110.8
107.6
Defensive rating
116.5
54.5%
Effective FG%
53.8%
53.5%
Opp. effective FG%
56.6%
13.1%
Turnover %
11.5%
22.1%
Off. rebound %
18.2%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.27
38.6%
3-point %
38.5%
61.2%
Assist %
53.2%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence112.6 · 110.8Defence107.6 · 116.5Shooting54.5% · 53.8%3-point %38.6% · 38.5%Ball care13.1% · 11.5%Off. rebounds22.1% · 18.2%Free throws0.23 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)60% · 40%
■ 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
7
Phoenix Suns wins
3
Dallas Mavericks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/20HLos Angeles Lakers113-114
17/12/20HLos Angeles Lakers107-112
15/12/20AUtah Jazz92-111
13/12/20AUtah Jazz105-119
13/08/20HDallas Mavericks128-102
11/08/20APhiladelphia 76ers130-117
10/08/20HOklahoma City Thunder128-101
08/08/20AMiami Heat119-112
06/08/20HIndiana Pacers114-99
04/08/20ALos Angeles Clippers117-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/12/20HMinnesota Timberwolves127-129 OT
15/12/20AMilwaukee Bucks128-112
13/12/20AMilwaukee Bucks112-102
30/08/20HLos Angeles Clippers97-111
26/08/20ALos Angeles Clippers111-154
23/08/20HLos Angeles Clippers135-133 OT
22/08/20HLos Angeles Clippers122-130
20/08/20ALos Angeles Clippers127-114
18/08/20ALos Angeles Clippers110-118
13/08/20APhoenix Suns102-128

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLL0%
HomeLL0%
AwayLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422
Win %0%0%0%
Points / game104.2110.098.5
Allowed / game114.0113.0115.0
Point differential-9.8-3.0-16.5
Avg total218.2223.0213.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (2)0% (2)-
Overtime %0%0%0%
Dallas Mavericks
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWL67%
HomeL0%
AwayWW100%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games312
Win %67%0%100%
Points / game122.3127.0120.0
Allowed / game114.3129.0107.0
Point differential+8.0-2.0+13.0
Avg total236.7256.0227.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+67%0%100%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %33%100%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 Brooklyn Nets330100%119.0100.7+18.3
2 Utah Jazz440100%118.8100.5+18.2
3 New Orleans Pelicans330100%118.0101.3+16.7
4 Philadelphia 76ers330100%111.3104.3+7.0
5 Los Angeles Lakers54180%110.6104.6+6.0
6 Houston Rockets43175%114.0103.0+11.0
7 Dallas Mavericks32167%122.3114.3+8.0
8 Memphis Grizzlies53260%118.6112.6+6.0
9 New York Knicks53260%101.496.0+5.4
10 Atlanta Hawks53260%115.0114.2+0.8
11 Orlando Magic53260%114.2115.0-0.8
12 Chicago Bulls53260%108.2109.2-1.0
13 Sacramento Kings53260%113.2116.2-3.0
14 Cleveland Cavaliers53260%104.0108.6-4.6
15 Denver Nuggets42250%120.5105.5+15.0
16 Minnesota Timberwolves42250%112.2114.5-2.2
17 Toronto Raptors42250%106.8109.8-3.0
18 Golden State Warriors42250%108.0112.2-4.2
19 Detroit Pistons52340%95.495.4+0.0
20 Oklahoma City Thunder31233%109.0112.3-3.3
21 Miami Heat31233%105.3110.7-5.3
22 Boston Celtics31233%103.3114.0-10.7
23 Indiana Pacers41325%109.5110.8-1.2
24 Washington Wizards41325%101.5106.2-4.8
25 San Antonio Spurs41325%110.8120.0-9.2
26 Los Angeles Clippers41325%102.0113.0-11.0
27 Charlotte Hornets51420%112.6115.8-3.2
28 Portland Trail Blazers51420%104.8119.6-14.8
29 Phoenix Suns4040%104.2114.0-9.8
30 Milwaukee Bucks4040%112.0122.2-10.2
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 Suns23302429106
Dallas Mavericks22232631102
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