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Phoenix Suns vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 06 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 109-92
27-24 30-20 30-24 22-24
Position#3
Record11-13
FormLWWWL
Points / game109.0
Allowed / game109.2
vs
Position#29
Record7-18
FormWLWLL
Points / game105.9
Allowed / game109.4
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Detroit Pistons
10 Feb 2027
PHX v DET
upcoming
29 Jan 2026
PHX114
DET96
21 Dec 2024
PHX125
DET133
14 Feb 2024
PHX116
DET100
25 Nov 2022
PHX108
DET102
02 Dec 2021
PHX114
DET103
05 Feb 2021
PHX109
DET92
28 Feb 2020
PHX111
DET113
21 Mar 2019
PHX98
DET118
20 Mar 2018
PHX88
DET115
09 Nov 2016
PHX107
DET100
06 Nov 2015
PHX92
DET100
12 Dec 2014
PHX103
DET105
21 Mar 2014
PHX98
DET92
02 Nov 2012
PHX92
DET89
16 Mar 2012
PHX109
DET101
31 Dec 2010
PHX92
DET75
22 Nov 2009
PHX117
DET91
16 Nov 2008
PHX104
DET86
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Detroit Pistons 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
Washington Wizards
#18
L
107-128
107
128
-21
95avg 106
A12/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
104-108
104
108
-4
99avg 106
A18/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
109-103
109
103
+6
103avg 106
A21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
126-130 OT
126
130
-4
122avg 106
H23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
112-120 OT
112
120
-8
99avg 106
H24/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
97-102
97
102
-5
82avg 106
H28/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
114-93
114
93
+21
120avg 106
H29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
111-105
111
105
+6
104avg 106
A31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
109-108
109
108
+1
97avg 106
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
101-123
101
123
-22
95avg 106
A04/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-29
27-39
36-36
29-24
24-18
24-34
27-25
29-31
30-23
33-28
26-31
20-21
34-25
34-29
27-37
19-23
30-28
31-30
16-15
21-25
32-17
10-28
29-28
26-29
36-29
16-18
33-24
29-22
29-28
26-27
22-27
34-23
22-22
25-31
30-29
32-26
25-28
21-20
28-40
27-35
221.0Avg total
109.0Scored
112.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)109.0109.2218.2-0.346%
Season at home (10)111.6108.6220.2+3.040%
Season away (14)107.1109.7216.8-2.650%
Last 10 (10)109.0112.0221.0-3.040%
Last 5 (5)106.4106.2212.6+0.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)117.0115.0232.0+2.0100%
vs Similar (19)112.5108.6221.1+3.958%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)109.7109.0218.7+0.750%
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Miami Heat
#15
W
120-100
120
100
+20
116avg 93
A17/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
107-113
107
113
-6
95avg 93
A19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
115-123 OT
115
123
-8
100avg 93
A21/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
102-103
102
103
-1
92avg 93
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
110-114
110
114
-4
100avg 93
H24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
119-104
119
104
+15
120avg 93
H26/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
107-122
107
122
-15
102avg 93
A28/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
107-92
107
92
+15
100avg 93
H29/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
91-118
91
118
-27
76avg 93
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
105-117
105
117
-12
90avg 93
A03/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-23
23-33
38-19
30-25
36-24
25-31
19-33
27-25
31-29
21-16
40-33
14-28
21-34
26-21
34-22
21-26
31-28
32-33
25-33
22-20
34-23
30-27
25-25
30-29
28-32
28-22
26-36
25-32
34-31
22-27
26-20
25-14
17-29
28-35
23-30
23-24
22-33
24-36
31-25
28-23
218.9Avg total
108.3Scored
110.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)105.9109.4215.4-3.528%
Season at home (13)104.5104.9209.5-0.438%
Season away (12)107.4114.3221.8-6.917%
Last 10 (10)108.3110.6218.9-2.330%
Last 5 (5)105.8110.6216.4-4.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)105.8111.2217.0-5.325%
vs Similar (8)100.9101.8202.6-0.925%
vs Weaker (2)113.0125.0238.0-12.00%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +3.0+3.0Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -1.8-1.8Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: -0.1-0.1
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +3.0+3.0Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.7-3.7Q2: -2.2-2.2Q3Q3: -1.8-1.8Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +0.7+0.7Q4: -0.1-0.1
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
Washington Wizards
#18
L
42-68
42
68
-26
A12/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A18/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
63-51
63
51
+12
A21/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
68-54
68
54
+14
H23/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H24/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
42-45
42
45
-3
H28/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H29/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A31/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
47-53
47
53
-6
A02/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
46-48
46
48
-2
A04/02
NBA
105.5Avg total
52.4Scored
53.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.753.4109.1+2.360%-
Last 30 at home (13)57.753.0110.7+4.777%-
Last 30 away (17)54.253.7107.9+0.547%-
Last 10 (10)52.453.1105.5-0.740%-
Last 5 (5)48.449.698.0-1.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)63.056.0119.0+7.0100%-
vs Similar (19)56.353.9110.2+2.458%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)53.952.2106.1+1.760%-
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Weaker. 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
Miami Heat
#15
L
52-56
52
56
-4
A17/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
61-55
61
55
+6
A19/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
52-45
52
45
+7
A21/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
47-55
47
55
-8
H23/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H26/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
56-54
56
54
+2
A28/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H29/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
45-64
45
64
-19
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
46-69
46
69
-23
A03/02
NBA
110.9Avg total
54.2Scored
56.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.756.6109.2-3.937%-
Last 30 at home (15)52.254.5106.7-2.333%-
Last 30 away (15)53.158.7111.8-5.540%-
Last 10 (10)54.256.7110.9-2.550%-
Last 5 (5)53.459.0112.4-5.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)52.558.2110.7-5.830%-
vs Similar (8)52.852.4105.1+0.450%-
vs Weaker (2)54.556.5111.0-2.050%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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: 109.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 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-pointers53.728.7
53.4%
52.8%57.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.111.7
32.4%
36.6%35.1
🏀 Free throws19.616.5
84.2%
77.7%16.5
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.1 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers50.424.6
48.8%
52.8%49.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.313.0
37.9%
36.6%39.0
🏀 Free throws25.720.1
78.2%
77.7%20.1
They take 84.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 06 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWWWLLLWLL
Detroit Pistons
LLWLWLLLLW
#3
League position
#29
-2.9
Net rating
-2.3
106.1
Offensive rating
107.5
109.0
Defensive rating
109.8
51.5%
Effective FG%
52.1%
53.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
13.2%
Turnover %
14.9%
20.3%
Off. rebound %
22.7%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.30
32.4%
3-point %
37.9%
62.4%
Assist %
62.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence106.1 · 107.5Defence109.0 · 109.8Shooting51.5% · 52.1%3-point %32.4% · 37.9%Ball care13.2% · 14.9%Off. rebounds20.3% · 22.7%Free throws0.22 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ 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
1
Phoenix Suns wins
9
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans101-123
02/02/21ADallas Mavericks109-108
31/01/21ADallas Mavericks111-105
29/01/21HGolden State Warriors114-93
28/01/21HOklahoma City Thunder97-102
24/01/21HDenver Nuggets112-120 OT
23/01/21HDenver Nuggets126-130 OT
21/01/21AHouston Rockets109-103
18/01/21AMemphis Grizzlies104-108
12/01/21AWashington Wizards107-128
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/02/21AUtah Jazz105-117
31/01/21AGolden State Warriors91-118
29/01/21HLos Angeles Lakers107-92
28/01/21ACleveland Cavaliers107-122
26/01/21HPhiladelphia 76ers119-104
24/01/21HPhiladelphia 76ers110-114
23/01/21HHouston Rockets102-103
21/01/21AAtlanta Hawks115-123 OT
19/01/21AMiami Heat107-113
17/01/21AMiami Heat120-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL46%
HomeWLLLW40%
AwayLWWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %46%40%50%
Points / game109.0111.6107.1
Allowed / game109.2108.6109.7
Point differential-0.3+3.0-2.6
Avg total218.2220.2216.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+17%20%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won27% (11)17% (6)40% (5)
Overtime %12%20%7%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL28%
HomeLLLWW38%
AwayLLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %28%38%17%
Points / game105.9104.5107.4
Allowed / game109.4104.9114.3
Point differential-3.5-0.4-6.9
Avg total215.4209.5221.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%15%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)40% (5)0% (1)
Overtime %12%15%8%
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 Utah Jazz2621581%115.2105.5+9.6
2 Los Angeles Lakers2721678%111.7103.3+8.4
3 Philadelphia 76ers2518772%113.4109.6+3.8
4 Los Angeles Clippers2617965%113.0108.0+5.0
5 Brooklyn Nets26161062%121.6116.7+4.8
6 Denver Nuggets24141058%116.0110.2+5.8
7 Memphis Grizzlies2112957%111.5109.0+2.4
8 Milwaukee Bucks25141156%119.6113.2+6.4
9 Houston Rockets25141156%111.7107.9+3.8
10 Golden State Warriors25141156%113.4112.7+0.7
11 Portland Trail Blazers25131252%114.1117.0-2.8
12 Boston Celtics22111150%110.0109.5+0.5
13 New York Knicks27131448%102.0102.0+0.0
14 Toronto Raptors25121348%112.0110.2+1.7
15 San Antonio Spurs25121348%110.4113.1-2.7
16 Sacramento Kings25121348%113.0118.2-5.1
17 New Orleans Pelicans23111248%112.0111.6+0.4
18 Indiana Pacers26121446%112.9112.3+0.7
19 Atlanta Hawks26121446%111.8111.6+0.3
20 Phoenix Suns24111346%109.0109.2-0.3
21 Cleveland Cavaliers27121544%103.2109.0-5.9
22 Chicago Bulls25111444%114.0115.5-1.4
23 Dallas Mavericks26111542%111.0112.7-1.7
24 Oklahoma City Thunder24101442%107.1113.5-6.4
25 Charlotte Hornets27111641%110.4112.1-1.7
26 Orlando Magic27111641%106.9112.7-5.8
27 Miami Heat2491538%107.0111.0-4.0
28 Detroit Pistons2571828%105.9109.4-3.5
29 Minnesota Timberwolves2571828%107.1115.3-8.2
30 Washington Wizards2261627%113.0118.8-5.8
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 Suns27303022109
Detroit Pistons2420242492
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