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Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 05 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 03:00
Final 120-98
34-23 28-28 25-22 33-25
Position#3
Record23-15
FormWLWWW
Points / game112.4
Allowed / game108.1
vs
Position#13
Record21-18
FormWWWLL
Points / game113.6
Allowed / game112.3
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors
28 Dec 2026
PHX v GSW
upcoming
24 Oct 2026
PHX131
GSW122
17 Apr 2026
PHX111
GSW96
05 Feb 2026
PHX97
GSW101
18 Dec 2025
PHX99
GSW98
08 Apr 2025
PHX95
GSW133
30 Nov 2024
PHX113
GSW105
12 Dec 2023
PHX119
GSW116
22 Nov 2023
PHX123
GSW115
16 Nov 2022
PHX130
GSW119
25 Oct 2022
PHX134
GSW105
25 Dec 2021
PHX107
GSW116
30 Nov 2021
PHX104
GSW96
04 Mar 2021
PHX120
GSW98
28 Jan 2021
PHX114
GSW93
29 Feb 2020
PHX99
GSW115
12 Feb 2020
PHX112
GSW106
08 Feb 2019
PHX107
GSW117
31 Dec 2018
PHX109
GSW132
08 Apr 2018
PHX100
GSW117
17 Mar 2018
PHX109
GSW124
05 Apr 2017
PHX111
GSW120
30 Oct 2016
PHX100
GSW106
10 Feb 2016
PHX104
GSW112
27 Nov 2015
PHX116
GSW135
09 Mar 2015
PHX80
GSW98
09 Nov 2014
PHX107
GSW95
08 Feb 2014
PHX122
GSW109
15 Dec 2013
PHX106
GSW102
05 Apr 2013
PHX107
GSW111
31 Oct 2012
PHX85
GSW87
22 Feb 2012
PHX104
GSW106
02 Jan 2012
PHX102
GSW91
18 Mar 2011
PHX108
GSW97
10 Feb 2011
PHX112
GSW88
23 Jan 2010
PHX112
GSW103
30 Oct 2009
PHX123
GSW101
15 Apr 2009
PHX117
GSW113
06 Feb 2009
PHX115
GSW105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Golden State Warriors 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
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
120-111
120
111
+9
116avg 109
H13/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
109-90
109
90
+19
107avg 109
H15/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
124-128
124
128
-4
118avg 109
H17/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
132-114
132
114
+18
134avg 109
A20/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
128-97
128
97
+31
131avg 109
A21/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
132-100
132
100
+32
124avg 109
H23/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
121-124
121
124
-3
113avg 109
H25/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
106-97
106
97
+9
100avg 109
A27/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
118-99
118
99
+19
115avg 109
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
114-104
114
104
+10
113avg 109
A03/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-28
30-25
33-28
34-30
28-16
24-19
32-25
25-30
33-22
42-32
25-34
24-40
33-34
26-32
32-36
41-12
28-15
37-19
31-30
32-33
32-26
31-28
37-17
32-29
38-34
29-32
24-31
30-27
26-26
20-32
28-23
32-16
30-26
23-22
33-28
32-23
29-21
31-32
26-30
28-21
226.8Avg total
120.4Scored
106.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)112.4108.1220.5+4.461%
Season at home (19)114.5108.4222.8+6.158%
Season away (19)110.4107.7218.1+2.663%
Last 10 (10)120.4106.4226.8+14.080%
Last 5 (5)118.2104.8223.0+13.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)114.7109.9224.6+4.964%
vs Weaker (16)113.3107.4220.7+5.969%
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWarriors
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
117-134
117
134
-17
106avg 107
H14/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
129-98
129
98
+31
129avg 107
H16/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
120-112 OT
120
112
+8
114avg 107
H18/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
120-124
120
124
-4
116avg 107
A20/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
100-102
100
102
-2
89avg 107
A21/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
114-106
114
106
+8
108avg 107
A24/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
111-107
111
107
+4
107avg 107
A25/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
130-121
130
121
+9
138avg 107
H27/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
91-117
91
117
-26
78avg 107
A01/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
106-108
106
108
-2
98avg 107
A04/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-37
23-29
31-42
35-26
32-32
32-22
37-30
28-14
24-36
22-25
30-25
29-19
34-37
17-27
43-29
26-31
15-24
32-21
22-24
31-33
36-31
19-28
39-26
20-21
25-22
31-36
28-22
27-27
36-28
30-23
37-33
27-37
21-41
23-32
25-26
22-18
29-28
27-27
24-27
26-26
226.7Avg total
113.8Scored
112.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)113.6112.3225.9+1.354%
Season at home (19)116.1109.8225.9+6.368%
Season away (20)111.2114.7225.9-3.540%
Last 10 (10)113.8112.9226.7+0.950%
Last 5 (5)110.4111.8222.2-1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)108.0113.3221.3-5.333%
vs Similar ◀ (20)111.3111.6222.9-0.245%
vs Weaker (7)124.0106.1230.1+17.986%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.2+5.2Q1: -3.6-3.6Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +4.9+4.9Q4: +1.9+1.9
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.2+5.2Q1: -3.6-3.6Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: +1.9+1.9Q3: +3.2+3.2Q4Q4: +4.9+4.9Q4: +1.9+1.9
Phoenix SunsGolden State Warriors
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
D
53-53
53
53
+0
H13/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
W
52-35
52
35
+17
H15/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
75-54
75
54
+21
H17/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A20/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
65-34
65
34
+31
A21/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
63-54
63
54
+9
H23/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
67-66
67
66
+1
H25/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-58
46
58
-12
A27/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
53-48
53
48
+5
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
60-53
60
53
+7
A03/03
NBA
111.4Avg total
59.3Scored
52.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.952.8108.7+3.063%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.853.9111.7+3.973%-
Last 30 away (15)53.951.7105.7+2.253%-
Last 10 (10)59.352.1111.4+7.270%-
Last 5 (5)57.855.8113.6+2.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (14)57.152.6109.8+4.557%-
vs Weaker (16)54.853.0107.8+1.869%-
This opponent (Golden State Warriors) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Golden State WarriorsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
51-66
51
66
-15
H14/02
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
64-54
64
54
+10
H16/02
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H18/02
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A20/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
47-45
47
45
+2
A21/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
55-59
55
59
-4
A24/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
56-58
56
58
-2
A25/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
66-51
66
51
+15
H27/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
44-73
44
73
-29
A01/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A04/03
NBA
112.2Avg total
53.6Scored
58.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.957.6113.5-1.740%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.853.9111.8+3.956%-
Last 30 away (14)53.761.7115.4-8.021%-
Last 10 (10)53.658.6112.2-5.040%-
Last 5 (5)55.459.2114.6-3.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)49.764.7114.3-15.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)55.458.1113.5-2.735%-
vs Weaker (7)60.053.0113.0+7.071%-
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: 120.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.9 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers54.031.1
57.6%
52.8%62.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.314.3
42.9%
36.6%42.9
🏀 Free throws17.915.3
85.5%
77.7%15.3
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Golden State Warriorstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Golden State Warriors: 113.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.2 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-pointers52.129.1
55.9%
52.8%58.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.812.8
34.8%
36.6%38.4
🏀 Free throws21.217.2
81.1%
77.7%17.2
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% 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 05 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWLWWWLWW
Golden State Warriors
LLWWWLLWWL
#3
League position
#13
+14.2
Net rating
+0.9
122.0
Offensive rating
107.8
107.8
Defensive rating
106.9
60.2%
Effective FG%
54.3%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
10.8%
Turnover %
14.4%
16.2%
Off. rebound %
16.8%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.24
42.9%
3-point %
34.8%
65.4%
Assist %
71.4%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence122.0 · 107.8Defence107.8 · 106.9Shooting60.2% · 54.3%3-point %42.9% · 34.8%Ball care10.8% · 14.4%Off. rebounds16.2% · 16.8%Free throws0.21 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)80% · 50%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Golden State Warriors
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
03/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers114-104
01/03/21AMinnesota Timberwolves118-99
27/02/21AChicago Bulls106-97
25/02/21HCharlotte Hornets121-124
23/02/21HPortland Trail Blazers132-100
21/02/21AMemphis Grizzlies128-97
20/02/21ANew Orleans Pelicans132-114
17/02/21HBrooklyn Nets124-128
15/02/21HOrlando Magic109-90
13/02/21HPhiladelphia 76ers120-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/03/21APortland Trail Blazers106-108
01/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers91-117
27/02/21HCharlotte Hornets130-121
25/02/21AIndiana Pacers111-107
24/02/21ANew York Knicks114-106
21/02/21ACharlotte Hornets100-102
20/02/21AOrlando Magic120-124
18/02/21HMiami Heat120-112 OT
16/02/21HCleveland Cavaliers129-98
14/02/21HBrooklyn Nets117-134

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWW61%
HomeWWLWL58%
AwayWWWWW63%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381919
Win %61%58%63%
Points / game112.4114.5110.4
Allowed / game108.1108.4107.7
Point differential+4.4+6.1+2.6
Avg total220.5222.8218.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%26%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)22% (9)40% (5)
Overtime %8%11%5%
Golden State Warriors
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL54%
HomeWLWWW68%
AwayLWWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %54%68%40%
Points / game113.6116.1111.2
Allowed / game112.3109.8114.7
Point differential+1.3+6.3-3.5
Avg total225.9225.9225.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%42%15%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (12)67% (3)33% (9)
Overtime %3%5%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 Utah Jazz3930977%116.7107.3+9.5
2 Philadelphia 76ers38261268%114.4110.7+3.7
3 Los Angeles Lakers41281368%111.3105.9+5.5
4 Brooklyn Nets39261367%120.8115.4+5.5
5 Phoenix Suns38231561%112.4108.1+4.4
6 Denver Nuggets39231659%116.2109.7+6.5
7 Los Angeles Clippers41241759%113.6109.8+3.8
8 Milwaukee Bucks39221756%118.1113.3+4.8
9 Portland Trail Blazers38211755%113.4115.3-1.9
10 Dallas Mavericks37201754%112.6112.5+0.2
11 Golden State Warriors39211854%113.6112.3+1.3
12 New York Knicks41221954%104.4103.0+1.4
13 Memphis Grizzlies36191753%112.4110.5+1.9
14 San Antonio Spurs35181751%110.4111.7-1.4
15 Chicago Bulls38191950%114.4114.2+0.2
16 Boston Celtics38191950%110.8110.8-0.0
17 Miami Heat38191950%106.7108.4-1.8
18 Toronto Raptors39192049%112.7111.3+1.4
19 Charlotte Hornets39182146%112.7113.3-0.6
20 Atlanta Hawks40182245%112.6112.7-0.0
21 New Orleans Pelicans38172145%115.7115.2+0.6
22 Indiana Pacers38162242%112.2112.5-0.3
23 Oklahoma City Thunder39162341%106.1111.5-5.4
24 Sacramento Kings39162341%114.2119.7-5.5
25 Washington Wizards37152241%113.5117.9-4.4
26 Cleveland Cavaliers40162440%104.1111.6-7.5
27 Orlando Magic40152538%106.5112.7-6.2
28 Houston Rockets38142437%108.2111.8-3.6
29 Detroit Pistons40122830%106.6109.8-3.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3983121%108.3117.2-8.9
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 Suns34282533120
Golden State Warriors2328222598
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