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Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 22 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 98-118
32-29 28-29 20-29 18-31
Position#28
Record17-55
FormWLLWL
Points / game107.1
Allowed / game116.1
vs
Position#16
Record36-34
FormLLWWL
Points / game107.4
Allowed / game107.9
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Detroit Pistons
10 Feb 2027
PHX v DET
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20 Mar 2018
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DET115
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Detroit Pistons 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
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
116-130
116
130
-14
no box
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
118-109
118
109
+9
113avg 96
H03/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
W
114-105
114
105
+9
108avg 96
H05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
107-96
107
96
+11
no box
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
120-127
120
127
-7
104avg 96
A10/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
115-111
115
111
+4
111avg 96
A11/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
97-114
97
114
-17
84avg 96
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
102-108
102
108
-6
92avg 96
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
138-136 OT
138
136
+2
130avg 96
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
101-116
101
116
-15
no box
H19/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-27
25-29
27-38
32-36
33-26
33-33
29-19
23-31
20-31
32-23
24-28
38-23
16-22
33-25
32-17
26-32
23-24
24-42
30-36
43-25
16-29
40-28
23-23
36-31
27-25
16-28
32-25
22-36
31-26
26-29
28-28
17-25
34-31
32-29
23-25
33-37
20-34
23-22
30-30
28-30
228.0Avg total
112.8Scored
115.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)107.1116.1223.2-8.924%
Season at home (35)106.4112.8219.2-6.429%
Season away (37)107.8119.1226.9-11.319%
Last 10 (10)112.8115.2228.0-2.450%
Last 5 (5)110.6117.0227.6-6.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)108.4118.6227.0-10.224%
vs Similar (5)106.0112.2218.2-6.220%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
129-93
129
93
+36
130avg 97
A02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
112-107 OT
112
107
+5
no box
H03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
131-114
131
114
+17
no box
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
112-104
112
104
+8
105avg 97
A09/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
131-108
131
108
+23
130avg 97
H10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
75-103
75
103
-28
52avg 97
A11/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
74-108
74
108
-34
61avg 97
A13/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
111-97
111
97
+14
104avg 97
H15/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
110-107
110
107
+3
104avg 97
H17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
L
119-126
119
126
-7
no box
A18/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
42-23
29-15
29-34
29-21
24-19
24-26
25-33
27-22
22-35
38-29
30-24
41-26
24-30
25-36
20-14
43-24
31-32
30-23
42-25
28-28
19-27
16-34
27-27
13-15
18-30
31-24
8-33
17-21
27-22
19-18
31-22
34-35
25-21
25-26
28-37
32-23
32-25
29-35
27-27
31-39
217.1Avg total
110.4Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)107.4107.9215.3-0.451%
Season at home (36)110.0107.1217.2+2.964%
Season away (34)104.7108.6213.4-3.938%
Last 10 (10)110.4106.7217.1+3.770%
Last 5 (5)97.8108.2206.0-10.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)110.4108.4218.9+2.057%
vs Similar (16)102.0103.2205.2-1.256%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)120.1106.9227.0+13.386%
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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +4.1+4.1
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -2.3-2.3Q1: +0.0+0.0Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: +0.0+0.0Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +4.1+4.1
Phoenix SunsDetroit Pistons
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
57-56
57
56
+1
H02/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H03/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#1
L
52-54
52
54
-2
H05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
47-66
47
66
-19
A10/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A11/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
66-60
66
60
+6
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
43-56
43
56
-13
H19/03
NBA
109.9Avg total
53.6Scored
56.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.059.4113.4-5.527%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.256.1109.2-2.933%-
Last 30 away (18)54.561.7116.2-7.222%-
Last 10 (10)53.656.3109.9-2.750%-
Last 5 (5)53.056.2109.2-3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)54.460.2114.6-5.828%-
vs Similar (5)51.855.8107.6-4.020%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
71-38
71
38
+33
A02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
48-45
48
45
+3
H03/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
60-64
60
64
-4
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
49-66
49
66
-17
A09/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
61-55
61
55
+6
H10/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
35-61
35
61
-26
A11/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
49-54
49
54
-5
A13/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H15/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
50-47
50
47
+3
H17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#29
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A18/03
NBA
106.0Avg total
53.0Scored
53.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.353.5108.7+1.860%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.952.1108.0+3.973%-
Last 30 away (15)54.654.9109.5-0.347%-
Last 10 (10)53.053.0106.0+0.060%-
Last 5 (5)48.252.4100.6-4.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (7)54.452.9107.3+1.671%-
vs Similar (16)52.652.3104.9+0.250%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)62.356.7119.0+5.671%-
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: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.8 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws22.6 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers62.332.2
51.7%
51.7%64.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.38.6
32.7%
35.4%25.8
🏀 Free throws28.722.6
78.7%
76.6%22.6
They take 88.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 108.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.4 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 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-pointers54.126.2
48.4%
51.7%52.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.113.6
38.7%
35.4%40.8
🏀 Free throws20.315.1
74.4%
76.6%15.1
They take 89.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% 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 22 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWLWWWL
Detroit Pistons
LWWLLWWWWW
#28
League position
#16
-1.7
Net rating
+2.1
106.9
Offensive rating
112.0
108.6
Defensive rating
110.0
50.9%
Effective FG%
52.2%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
13.7%
Turnover %
10.9%
21.8%
Off. rebound %
25.6%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.23
32.7%
3-point %
38.7%
58.8%
Assist %
60.6%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence106.9 · 112.0Defence108.6 · 110.0Shooting50.9% · 52.2%3-point %32.7% · 38.7%Ball care13.7% · 10.9%Off. rebounds21.8% · 25.6%Free throws0.32 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)50% · 70%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Detroit Pistons
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
3
Phoenix Suns wins
7
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/03/19HChicago Bulls101-116
16/03/19ANew Orleans Pelicans138-136 OT
16/03/19AHouston Rockets102-108
14/03/19HUtah Jazz97-114
11/03/19AGolden State Warriors115-111
10/03/19APortland Trail Blazers120-127
07/03/19HNew York Knicks107-96
05/03/19HMilwaukee Bucks114-105
03/03/19HLos Angeles Lakers118-109
02/03/19HNew Orleans Pelicans116-130
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/03/19ACleveland Cavaliers119-126
17/03/19HToronto Raptors110-107
15/03/19HLos Angeles Lakers111-97
13/03/19AMiami Heat74-108
11/03/19ABrooklyn Nets75-103
10/03/19HChicago Bulls131-108
09/03/19AChicago Bulls112-104
07/03/19HMinnesota Timberwolves131-114
03/03/19HToronto Raptors112-107 OT
02/03/19ACleveland Cavaliers129-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL24%
HomeWWWLL29%
AwayWLWLW19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723537
Win %24%29%19%
Points / game107.1106.4107.8
Allowed / game116.1112.8119.1
Point differential-8.9-6.4-11.3
Avg total223.2219.2226.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%11%3%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (16)33% (6)50% (10)
Overtime %7%6%8%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL51%
HomeWWWWW64%
AwayWWLLL38%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703634
Win %51%64%38%
Points / game107.4110.0104.7
Allowed / game107.9107.1108.6
Point differential-0.4+2.9-3.9
Avg total215.3217.2213.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%25%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (25)64% (14)45% (11)
Overtime %10%14%6%
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 Bucks72531974%117.4108.5+9.0
2 Toronto Raptors72512171%114.2108.6+5.6
3 Golden State Warriors70482269%117.7111.7+5.9
4 Denver Nuggets70482269%112.0107.0+5.0
5 Philadelphia 76ers72472565%115.2111.8+3.4
6 Houston Rockets72452762%113.2110.1+3.1
7 Portland Trail Blazers71442762%114.1110.4+3.7
8 Indiana Pacers72442861%107.9104.1+3.9
9 Boston Celtics72432960%112.7107.7+5.0
10 Utah Jazz72423058%110.7106.5+4.1
11 Oklahoma City Thunder72423058%114.4111.1+3.4
12 San Antonio Spurs72423058%111.8110.3+1.5
13 Los Angeles Clippers72423058%114.7113.7+1.0
14 Detroit Pistons70363451%107.4107.9-0.4
15 Brooklyn Nets73373651%111.6112.0-0.3
16 Miami Heat71353649%106.0105.7+0.2
17 Sacramento Kings70343649%114.1115.0-1.0
18 Orlando Magic72343847%105.9106.1-0.2
19 Charlotte Hornets71323945%110.4111.5-1.1
20 Minnesota Timberwolves72324044%112.4113.6-1.1
21 Los Angeles Lakers71314044%111.8114.0-2.2
22 New Orleans Pelicans74314342%115.7116.1-0.4
23 Washington Wizards73304341%114.3117.0-2.6
24 Memphis Grizzlies71294241%102.5104.9-2.4
25 Dallas Mavericks71284339%108.3110.1-1.8
26 Atlanta Hawks73254834%112.4118.5-6.1
27 Chicago Bulls73215229%105.6113.2-7.6
28 Cleveland Cavaliers72195326%104.3113.3-9.0
29 Phoenix Suns72175524%107.1116.1-8.9
30 New York Knicks72145819%105.2114.3-9.0
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns3228201898
Detroit Pistons29292931118
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