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Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 24 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 111-113
22-34 27-22 32-26 30-31
Position#14
Record11-18
FormLLLLL
Points / game114.8
Allowed / game115.6
vs
Position#9
Record20-8
FormWWWWW
Points / game107.6
Allowed / game101.8
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets
02 Apr 2027
PHX v DEN
upcoming
30 Oct 2026
PHX120
DEN127
24 Mar 2026
PHX123
DEN125
29 Nov 2025
PHX112
DEN130
08 Feb 2025
PHX105
DEN122
25 Dec 2024
PHX110
DEN100
01 Dec 2023
PHX111
DEN119
11 May 2023
PHX100
DEN125
07 May 2023
PHX129
DEN124
05 May 2023
PHX121
DEN114
06 Apr 2023
PHX119
DEN115
31 Mar 2023
PHX100
DEN93
21 Nov 2021
PHX126
DEN97
20 Oct 2021
PHX98
DEN110
09 Jun 2021
PHX123
DEN98
07 Jun 2021
PHX122
DEN105
23 Jan 2021
PHX112
DEN120
22 Jan 2021
PHX126
DEN130
08 Feb 2020
PHX108
DEN117
23 Dec 2019
PHX111
DEN113
12 Jan 2019
PHX102
DEN93
29 Dec 2018
PHX118
DEN122
10 Feb 2018
PHX113
DEN123
28 Jan 2017
PHX112
DEN123
27 Nov 2016
PHX114
DEN120
23 Dec 2015
PHX96
DEN104
14 Nov 2015
PHX105
DEN81
26 Nov 2014
PHX120
DEN112
19 Jan 2014
PHX117
DEN103
08 Nov 2013
PHX114
DEN103
11 Mar 2013
PHX93
DEN108
12 Nov 2012
PHX110
DEN100
21 Apr 2012
PHX107
DEN118
22 Dec 2011
PHX85
DEN110
10 Mar 2011
PHX97
DEN116
15 Nov 2010
PHX100
DEN94
13 Apr 2010
PHX123
DEN101
01 Mar 2010
PHX101
DEN85
23 Mar 2009
PHX118
DEN115
20 Dec 2008
PHX108
DEN101
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Denver Nuggets winWon
-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
Orlando Magic
#20
L
114-128
114
128
-14
106avg 102
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
139-132 OT
139
132
+7
130avg 102
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
109-115
109
115
-6
100avg 102
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
125-109
125
109
+16
118avg 102
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
L
108-115
108
115
-7
98avg 102
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
L
119-121 OT
119
121
-2
112avg 102
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
110-111
110
111
-1
106avg 102
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
99-120
99
120
-21
89avg 102
A18/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
108-126
108
126
-18
98avg 102
A21/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
125-139
125
139
-14
116avg 102
H22/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
37-31
21-34
28-38
28-25
38-40
36-30
33-21
18-34
31-23
21-37
26-23
31-32
33-31
28-33
33-21
31-24
19-27
32-24
28-33
29-31
18-28
30-16
32-34
29-31
33-25
34-34
21-31
22-21
23-31
21-23
25-36
30-30
23-26
27-31
41-44
17-25
35-36
30-34
30-36
30-33
237.2Avg total
115.6Scored
121.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (29)114.8115.6230.4-0.838%
Season at home (17)117.1115.9233.0+1.135%
Season away (12)111.7115.2226.8-3.542%
Last 10 (10)115.6121.6237.2-6.020%
Last 5 (5)112.2123.4235.6-11.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)107.6116.8224.4-9.220%
vs Similar ◀ (19)115.1116.6231.7-1.626%
vs Weaker (6)119.2112.2231.3+7.083%
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNuggets
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
W
129-92
129
92
+37
135avg 104
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
95-108
95
108
-13
77avg 104
A07/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
102-105
102
105
-3
89avg 104
A08/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
92-97
92
97
-5
86avg 104
A11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
114-99
114
99
+15
108avg 104
H13/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
110-102
110
102
+8
108avg 104
H15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
111-105
111
105
+6
103avg 104
H16/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
113-104
113
104
+9
115avg 104
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
109-100
109
100
+9
105avg 104
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
128-104
128
104
+24
124avg 104
A23/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-27
34-18
31-30
31-17
26-33
19-20
19-32
31-23
21-25
33-28
23-29
25-23
27-26
23-29
26-28
16-14
33-26
29-27
27-25
25-21
27-20
25-29
30-19
28-34
33-22
34-29
20-33
24-21
27-32
18-28
39-16
29-28
33-20
28-31
21-24
27-25
23-28
32-25
36-25
37-26
211.9Avg total
110.3Scored
101.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)107.6101.8209.4+5.871%
Season at home (16)108.2101.9210.1+6.481%
Season away (12)106.8101.8208.5+5.058%
Last 10 (10)110.3101.6211.9+8.770%
Last 5 (5)114.2103.0217.2+11.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)103.8102.2206.0+1.550%
vs Similar ◀ (20)105.8101.8207.6+3.965%
vs Weaker (6)114.5104.0218.5+10.583%
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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: +4.1+4.1
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: +2.4+2.4Q2Q2: -1.6-1.6Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: -2.0-2.0Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: -2.1-2.1Q4: +4.1+4.1
Phoenix SunsDenver Nuggets
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
Orlando Magic
#20
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#19
W
74-70
74
70
+4
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H10/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#16
D
51-51
51
51
+0
H12/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#17
W
48-44
48
44
+4
H14/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
67-59
67
59
+8
H17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A18/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A21/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#11
L
65-70
65
70
-5
H22/12
NBA
116.4Avg total
57.0Scored
59.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.456.4111.8-0.937%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.258.1115.2-0.929%-
Last 30 away (13)53.254.2107.3-1.046%-
Last 10 (10)57.059.4116.4-2.430%-
Last 5 (5)54.856.8111.6-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)47.458.8106.2-11.40%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)55.156.2111.3-1.237%-
vs Weaker (6)63.354.8118.2+8.567%-
This opponent (Denver Nuggets) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Denver NuggetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#25
W
67-45
67
45
+22
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
45-53
45
53
-8
A07/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A08/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A11/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H13/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
52-49
52
49
+3
H15/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
67-51
67
51
+16
H16/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-60
45
60
-15
H19/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#28
W
61-51
61
51
+10
H21/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A23/12
NBA
108.1Avg total
55.8Scored
52.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.351.6104.8+1.753%-
Last 30 at home (17)53.152.1105.2+0.959%-
Last 30 away (13)53.550.8104.4+2.746%-
Last 10 (10)55.852.3108.1+3.570%-
Last 5 (5)56.052.8108.8+3.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)48.550.098.5-1.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)52.152.0104.1+0.150%-
vs Weaker (6)60.351.3111.7+9.067%-
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: 115.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.431.3
51.8%
52.3%62.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.711.6
33.4%
35.7%34.8
🏀 Free throws23.218.2
78.4%
77.2%18.2
They take 95.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Denver Nuggetstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Denver Nuggets: 110.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.4 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.7 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.130.1
52.7%
52.3%60.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.611.8
37.3%
35.7%35.4
🏀 Free throws18.714.7
78.6%
77.2%14.7
They take 88.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLWLWL
Denver Nuggets
WWWWWWLLLW
#14
League position
#9
-5.6
Net rating
+8.9
107.1
Offensive rating
113.1
112.7
Defensive rating
104.2
51.2%
Effective FG%
53.9%
57.0%
Opp. effective FG%
50.9%
12.9%
Turnover %
12.7%
23.3%
Off. rebound %
27.2%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.21
33.4%
3-point %
37.3%
69.2%
Assist %
66.3%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence107.1 · 113.1Defence112.7 · 104.2Shooting51.2% · 53.9%3-point %33.4% · 37.3%Ball care12.9% · 12.7%Off. rebounds23.3% · 27.2%Free throws0.24 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)20% · 70%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Denver Nuggets
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
2
Phoenix Suns wins
8
Denver Nuggets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/12/19HHouston Rockets125-139
21/12/19AOklahoma City Thunder108-126
18/12/19ALos Angeles Clippers99-120
17/12/19HPortland Trail Blazers110-111
14/12/19HSan Antonio Spurs119-121 OT
12/12/19HMemphis Grizzlies108-115
10/12/19HMinnesota Timberwolves125-109
08/12/19AHouston Rockets109-115
06/12/19ANew Orleans Pelicans139-132 OT
05/12/19AOrlando Magic114-128
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/12/19ALos Angeles Lakers128-104
21/12/19HMinnesota Timberwolves109-100
19/12/19HOrlando Magic113-104
16/12/19HNew York Knicks111-105
15/12/19HOklahoma City Thunder110-102
13/12/19HPortland Trail Blazers114-99
11/12/19APhiladelphia 76ers92-97
08/12/19ABrooklyn Nets102-105
07/12/19ABoston Celtics95-108
06/12/19ANew York Knicks129-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL38%
HomeWLLLL35%
AwayLWLLL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games291712
Win %38%35%42%
Points / game114.8117.1111.7
Allowed / game115.6115.9115.2
Point differential-0.8+1.1-3.5
Avg total230.4233.0226.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%24%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)20% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %10%6%17%
Denver Nuggets
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW71%
HomeWWWWW81%
AwayWLLLW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281612
Win %71%81%58%
Points / game107.6108.2106.8
Allowed / game101.8101.9101.8
Point differential+5.8+6.4+5.0
Avg total209.4210.1208.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%31%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (10)60% (5)40% (5)
Overtime %11%6%17%
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 Milwaukee Bucks3127487%120.6107.1+13.5
2 Los Angeles Lakers3024680%112.3104.9+7.3
3 Boston Celtics2720774%111.2103.2+8.0
4 Miami Heat3022873%112.5107.3+5.2
5 Denver Nuggets2820871%107.6101.8+5.8
6 Toronto Raptors3021970%112.1106.4+5.7
7 Houston Rockets2920969%120.4114.8+5.7
8 Los Angeles Clippers32221069%115.7108.6+7.1
9 Philadelphia 76ers32221069%109.8104.9+4.9
10 Indiana Pacers31211068%109.1105.0+4.2
11 Dallas Mavericks29191066%117.2108.9+8.4
12 Utah Jazz30181260%107.3106.3+1.0
13 Brooklyn Nets29161355%111.9111.7+0.1
14 Oklahoma City Thunder29151452%109.2107.9+1.3
15 Portland Trail Blazers30141647%112.8113.4-0.6
16 Orlando Magic30131743%103.5104.9-1.5
17 San Antonio Spurs29121741%113.0115.7-2.7
18 Sacramento Kings29121741%105.1107.9-2.8
19 Charlotte Hornets33132039%104.2110.8-6.6
20 Phoenix Suns29111838%114.8115.6-0.8
21 Chicago Bulls32122038%105.7107.3-1.6
22 Minnesota Timberwolves28101836%113.3117.2-3.9
23 Detroit Pistons31112035%108.4110.6-2.3
24 Memphis Grizzlies31112035%110.9117.2-6.2
25 Washington Wizards2992031%117.5121.7-4.2
26 Cleveland Cavaliers3092130%104.5113.5-9.0
27 New Orleans Pelicans3072323%111.9118.5-6.6
28 New York Knicks3172423%103.5112.7-9.3
29 Golden State Warriors3062420%104.6113.6-9.0
30 Atlanta Hawks3162519%108.8118.6-9.8
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 Suns22273230111
Denver Nuggets34222631113
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