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Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 20 Feb 2016
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 100-116
24-21 21-35 20-25 35-35
Position#27
Record14-40
FormLLLLL
Points / game100.5
Allowed / game106.8
vs
Position#19
Record27-28
FormWWLLL
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game106.8
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Houston Rockets
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04 Feb 2019
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16 Nov 2017
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HOU142
02 Apr 2017
PHX116
HOU123
21 Dec 2016
PHX111
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PHX100
HOU116
04 Feb 2016
PHX105
HOU111
10 Feb 2015
PHX118
HOU127
23 Jan 2015
PHX111
HOU113
23 Feb 2014
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HOU115
15 Apr 2013
PHX119
HOU112
09 Mar 2013
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HOU105
18 Mar 2012
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09 Feb 2012
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08 Mar 2011
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11 Apr 2010
PHX116
HOU106
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HOU110
01 Apr 2009
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12 Nov 2008
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Houston Rockets 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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
98-95
98
95
+3
91avg 90
H24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
103-113
103
113
-10
98avg 90
A27/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
93-115
93
115
-22
89avg 90
A28/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
84-102
84
102
-18
74avg 90
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
78-91
78
91
-13
66avg 90
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
97-104
97
104
-7
90avg 90
H03/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
L
105-111
105
111
-6
101avg 90
H05/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
89-98
89
98
-9
76avg 90
H07/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
106-122
106
122
-16
100avg 90
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
104-112
104
112
-8
93avg 90
H11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-23
19-16
26-25
24-31
24-31
21-23
26-30
32-29
26-23
24-32
21-32
22-28
16-26
24-32
21-27
23-17
23-21
22-30
24-17
9-23
32-28
13-24
26-26
26-26
28-19
31-37
21-32
25-23
12-31
23-22
23-18
31-27
19-28
38-29
28-32
21-33
28-29
15-28
32-34
29-21
202.0Avg total
95.7Scored
106.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (54)100.5106.8207.3-6.326%
Season at home (28)102.9104.3207.2-1.536%
Season away (26)98.0109.4207.4-11.415%
Last 10 (10)95.7106.3202.0-10.610%
Last 5 (5)100.2109.4209.6-9.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)97.4109.9207.3-12.410%
vs Similar (9)95.3103.8199.1-8.422%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormRockets
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
115-104
115
104
+11
106avg 93
H24/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
112-111
112
111
+1
104avg 93
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
99-130
99
130
-31
82avg 93
A28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
108-116
108
116
-8
86avg 93
A30/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
L
122-123
122
123
-1
110avg 93
H31/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
115-102
115
102
+13
110avg 93
H03/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
111-105
111
105
+6
103avg 93
A05/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
79-96
79
96
-17
62avg 93
H06/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
110-123
110
123
-13
97avg 93
A10/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
103-116
103
116
-13
94avg 93
A11/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-29
14-29
34-27
31-19
32-29
26-31
35-32
19-19
29-35
20-34
24-33
26-28
29-22
29-33
25-34
25-27
32-28
30-31
26-31
34-33
31-31
29-24
27-25
28-22
19-28
37-31
32-21
23-25
23-29
13-26
17-19
26-22
27-42
39-27
27-24
17-30
29-29
17-28
35-35
22-24
220.0Avg total
107.4Scored
112.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)105.0106.8211.8-1.849%
Season at home (29)104.6105.1209.7-0.655%
Season away (26)105.5108.6214.1-3.242%
Last 10 (10)107.4112.6220.0-5.240%
Last 5 (5)103.6108.4212.0-4.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)104.9113.7218.6-8.820%
vs Similar (17)105.1104.2209.4+0.959%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)110.095.7205.7+14.3100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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: -2.2-2.2Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: -4.3-4.3Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.2+0.2
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -2.2-2.2Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: -4.3-4.3Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: +0.1+0.1Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.2+0.2
Phoenix SunsHouston Rockets
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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
48-39
48
39
+9
H24/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#30
L
45-54
45
54
-9
A27/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A28/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
40-58
40
58
-18
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
45-51
45
51
-6
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
45-52
45
52
-7
H03/02
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H05/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
L
35-53
35
53
-18
H07/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
D
57-57
57
57
+0
H09/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
43-57
43
57
-14
H11/02
NBA
99.9Avg total
46.7Scored
53.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)46.053.099.0-6.920%-
Last 30 at home (16)48.251.199.2-2.938%-
Last 30 away (14)43.655.198.7-11.60%-
Last 10 (10)46.753.299.9-6.520%-
Last 5 (5)47.855.0102.8-7.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)46.254.0100.1-7.814%-
vs Similar (9)45.750.796.3-5.033%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Houston Rockets) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Houston RocketsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
50-58
50
58
-8
H24/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
L
58-60
58
60
-2
A26/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-69
49
69
-20
A28/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A30/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H31/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H03/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
L
56-59
56
59
-3
A05/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
36-55
36
55
-19
H06/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
66-69
66
69
-3
A10/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A11/02
NBA
113.7Avg total
54.1Scored
59.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.654.4107.0-1.937%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.751.2101.9-0.547%-
Last 30 away (15)54.457.7112.1-3.327%-
Last 10 (10)54.159.6113.7-5.530%-
Last 5 (5)52.859.0111.8-6.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)54.056.4110.4-2.430%-
vs Similar (17)51.153.8104.9-2.635%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)56.051.7107.7+4.367%-
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: 95.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.5 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.727.0
46.8%
49.0%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.87.5
32.9%
35.3%22.5
🏀 Free throws24.919.2
77.1%
75.5%19.2
They take 80.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 107.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀44%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers47.2 pts a game · 44% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.2 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.623.6
50.6%
49.0%47.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.813.0
35.3%
35.3%39.0
🏀 Free throws31.721.2
66.9%
75.5%21.2
They take 83.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Feb 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLLLW
Houston Rockets
LLLWWLLLWW
#27
League position
#19
-11.0
Net rating
-5.2
99.2
Offensive rating
106.5
110.2
Defensive rating
111.6
47.5%
Effective FG%
51.7%
51.6%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
18.1%
Turnover %
13.6%
26.9%
Off. rebound %
22.3%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.38
32.9%
3-point %
35.3%
62.0%
Assist %
61.2%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence99.2 · 106.5Defence110.2 · 111.6Shooting47.5% · 51.7%3-point %32.9% · 35.3%Ball care18.1% · 13.6%Off. rebounds26.9% · 22.3%Free throws0.31 · 0.38Form (last 10/10)10% · 40%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Houston Rockets
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
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/02/16HGolden State Warriors104-112
09/02/16HOklahoma City Thunder106-122
07/02/16HUtah Jazz89-98
05/02/16HHouston Rockets105-111
03/02/16HToronto Raptors97-104
01/02/16ADallas Mavericks78-91
30/01/16ANew York Knicks84-102
28/01/16ACleveland Cavaliers93-115
27/01/16APhiladelphia 76ers103-113
24/01/16HAtlanta Hawks98-95
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/02/16APortland Trail Blazers103-116
10/02/16AGolden State Warriors110-123
06/02/16HPortland Trail Blazers79-96
05/02/16APhoenix Suns111-105
03/02/16HMiami Heat115-102
31/01/16HWashington Wizards122-123
30/01/16AOklahoma City Thunder108-116
28/01/16ASan Antonio Spurs99-130
26/01/16ANew Orleans Pelicans112-111
24/01/16HDallas Mavericks115-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL26%
HomeLLLLL36%
AwayLLLLL15%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games542826
Win %26%36%15%
Points / game100.5102.998.0
Allowed / game106.8104.3109.4
Point differential-6.3-1.5-11.4
Avg total207.3207.2207.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%21%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (11)50% (4)29% (7)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL49%
HomeWWLWL55%
AwayLLWLL42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552926
Win %49%55%42%
Points / game105.0104.6105.5
Allowed / game106.8105.1108.6
Point differential-1.8-0.6-3.2
Avg total211.8209.7214.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%14%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won68% (19)73% (11)62% (8)
Overtime %9%10%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 Golden State Warriors5248492%115.5103.0+12.5
2 San Antonio Spurs5445983%104.792.0+12.7
3 Cleveland Cavaliers53391474%102.996.9+6.0
4 Oklahoma City Thunder55401573%109.9101.9+8.0
5 Los Angeles Clippers54361867%104.7100.5+4.2
6 Toronto Raptors53351866%101.997.7+4.2
7 Memphis Grizzlies54322259%98.499.1-0.8
8 Boston Celtics55322358%105.7101.5+4.2
9 Miami Heat54302456%96.496.6-0.2
10 Atlanta Hawks56312555%102.699.9+2.6
11 Indiana Pacers54292554%102.5100.3+2.3
12 Charlotte Hornets54282652%102.0100.8+1.2
13 Chicago Bulls54282652%101.4102.1-0.7
14 Dallas Mavericks56292752%100.9101.8-1.0
15 Portland Trail Blazers54272750%102.5101.9+0.6
16 Detroit Pistons55272849%101.5100.9+0.6
17 Houston Rockets55272849%105.0106.8-1.8
18 Utah Jazz53262749%97.696.5+1.1
19 Washington Wizards53252847%102.6104.7-2.1
20 Orlando Magic53242945%99.6100.9-1.3
21 Sacramento Kings53223142%107.1109.1-2.0
22 New York Knicks56233341%99.1101.4-2.3
23 Denver Nuggets54223241%100.5103.4-2.9
24 Milwaukee Bucks55223340%98.1102.8-4.7
25 New Orleans Pelicans54213339%102.5105.2-2.8
26 Minnesota Timberwolves55173831%100.5104.2-3.7
27 Brooklyn Nets55154027%96.5103.5-7.0
28 Phoenix Suns54144026%100.5106.8-6.3
29 Los Angeles Lakers55114420%96.5106.1-9.6
30 Philadelphia 76ers5484615%95.5105.6-10.1
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 Suns24212035100
Houston Rockets21352535116
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