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Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 03 Apr 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 116-123
21-31 33-28 29-31 33-33
Position#29
Record22-55
FormLLLLL
Points / game107.2
Allowed / game113.1
vs
Position#3
Record51-25
FormWWLLL
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game108.9
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Houston Rockets
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HOU142
02 Apr 2017
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HOU123
21 Dec 2016
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HOU111
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HOU127
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HOU113
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HOU115
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HOU112
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HOU105
18 Mar 2012
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08 Mar 2011
PHX113
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11 Apr 2010
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HOU110
01 Apr 2009
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12 Nov 2008
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HOU94
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
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
101-107
101
107
-6
82avg 95
H16/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
103-109
103
109
-6
92avg 95
H18/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
95-112
95
112
-17
70avg 95
A19/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
97-112
97
112
-15
81avg 95
A21/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
98-126
98
126
-28
78avg 95
A23/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
120-130
120
130
-10
111avg 95
A24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
106-120
106
120
-14
101avg 95
A26/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
91-95
91
95
-4
75avg 95
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
118-124
118
124
-6
107avg 95
H31/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
117-130
117
130
-13
107avg 95
A02/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-22
18-26
28-26
26-33
22-30
36-30
27-24
18-25
23-24
26-23
26-30
20-35
26-23
20-36
17-25
34-28
32-22
18-30
15-32
33-42
16-29
27-37
37-31
40-33
18-38
29-31
33-29
26-22
12-27
32-20
24-24
23-24
35-31
24-36
33-26
26-31
21-37
32-26
34-34
30-33
221.1Avg total
104.6Scored
116.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (77)107.2113.1220.4-5.929%
Season at home (37)108.8111.8220.6-3.035%
Season away (40)105.8114.4220.1-8.622%
Last 10 (10)104.6116.5221.1-11.90%
Last 5 (5)110.4119.8230.2-9.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)108.5117.0225.5-8.619%
vs Similar (9)107.6109.7217.2-2.133%
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
117-112
117
112
+5
106avg 106
H13/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
139-100
139
100
+39
142avg 106
H16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
112-128
112
128
-16
96avg 106
A18/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
109-105
109
105
+4
101avg 106
A19/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
125-124
125
124
+1
115avg 106
H21/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
117-107
117
107
+10
117avg 106
H25/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
137-125
137
125
+12
140avg 106
H26/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
106-113
106
113
-7
91avg 106
H29/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
107-117
107
117
-10
91avg 106
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
98-107
98
107
-9
84avg 106
A01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-26
25-41
32-19
27-26
37-26
29-26
27-23
46-25
23-36
27-32
31-31
31-29
26-26
25-30
29-18
29-31
35-28
27-37
32-32
31-27
28-33
21-17
31-29
37-28
37-31
42-28
34-29
24-37
20-37
32-23
23-26
31-27
31-32
25-33
29-31
22-21
25-23
36-33
24-27
13-24
230.5Avg total
116.7Scored
113.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)115.3108.9224.2+6.367%
Season at home (38)117.4108.1225.5+9.474%
Season away (38)113.1109.8223.0+3.361%
Last 10 (10)116.7113.8230.5+2.960%
Last 5 (5)113.0113.8226.8-0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)102.0110.0212.0-8.00%
vs Similar (5)113.2112.4225.6+0.840%
vs Weaker ◀ (23)118.7110.7229.4+8.170%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.9-4.9Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -4.9-4.9Q1: -0.3-0.3Q2Q2: -3.3-3.3Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: -0.7-0.7Q3: +2.7+2.7Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: +1.6+1.6
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
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H16/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
58-60
58
60
-2
H18/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
49-47
49
47
+2
A19/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A21/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A23/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
43-66
43
66
-23
A24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
47-69
47
69
-22
A26/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
44-47
44
47
-3
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H31/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A02/04
NBA
107.4Avg total
49.6Scored
57.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.656.1108.6-3.537%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.457.6115.0-0.247%-
Last 30 away (15)47.754.5102.3-6.827%-
Last 10 (10)49.657.8107.4-8.210%-
Last 5 (5)49.262.4111.6-13.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.258.0110.2-5.738%-
vs Similar (9)53.351.7105.0+1.733%-
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
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
58-67
58
67
-9
H13/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
66-52
66
52
+14
H16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
50-68
50
68
-18
A18/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
51-56
51
56
-5
A19/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
62-65
62
65
-3
H21/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
49-50
49
50
-1
H25/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
79-59
79
59
+20
H26/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
52-60
52
60
-8
H29/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
56-65
56
65
-9
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A01/04
NBA
118.2Avg total
58.4Scored
59.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.455.7114.1+2.753%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.655.1114.7+4.656%-
Last 30 away (14)57.056.4113.4+0.650%-
Last 10 (10)58.459.8118.2-1.430%-
Last 5 (5)59.458.0117.4+1.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)56.558.0114.5-1.550%-
vs Similar (5)58.657.6116.2+1.060%-
vs Weaker ◀ (23)58.555.1113.6+3.452%-
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: 104.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀65%
🏀🏀🏀15%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.0 pts a game · 65% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers70.634.0
48.2%
50.2%68.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.15.4
26.9%
35.7%16.2
🏀 Free throws28.820.4
70.8%
77.0%20.4
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 116.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.928.4
54.7%
50.2%56.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.012.8
34.6%
35.7%38.4
🏀 Free throws27.621.5
77.9%
77.0%21.5
They take 88.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 Apr 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLLLL
Houston Rockets
LLLWWWWLWW
#29
League position
#3
-11.2
Net rating
+2.8
98.7
Offensive rating
112.5
110.0
Defensive rating
109.7
46.4%
Effective FG%
53.5%
51.8%
Opp. effective FG%
54.8%
13.9%
Turnover %
14.0%
24.4%
Off. rebound %
26.1%
0.32
Free-throw rate
0.31
26.9%
3-point %
34.6%
51.3%
Assist %
59.7%
0%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence98.7 · 112.5Defence110.0 · 109.7Shooting46.4% · 53.5%3-point %26.9% · 34.6%Ball care13.9% · 14.0%Off. rebounds24.4% · 26.1%Free throws0.32 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)0% · 60%
■ 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
2
Phoenix Suns wins
8
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/04/17APortland Trail Blazers117-130
31/03/17HLos Angeles Clippers118-124
28/03/17AAtlanta Hawks91-95
26/03/17ACharlotte Hornets106-120
24/03/17ABoston Celtics120-130
23/03/17ABrooklyn Nets98-126
21/03/17AMiami Heat97-112
19/03/17ADetroit Pistons95-112
18/03/17HOrlando Magic103-109
16/03/17HSacramento Kings101-107
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/04/17AGolden State Warriors98-107
31/03/17APortland Trail Blazers107-117
29/03/17HGolden State Warriors106-113
26/03/17HOklahoma City Thunder137-125
25/03/17HNew Orleans Pelicans117-107
21/03/17HDenver Nuggets125-124
19/03/17ADenver Nuggets109-105
18/03/17ANew Orleans Pelicans112-128
16/03/17HLos Angeles Lakers139-100
13/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers117-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL29%
HomeLLLLL35%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games773740
Win %29%35%22%
Points / game107.2108.8105.8
Allowed / game113.1111.8114.4
Point differential-5.9-3.0-8.6
Avg total220.4220.6220.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%8%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (25)42% (12)46% (13)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL67%
HomeWWWWL74%
AwayWLWLL61%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763838
Win %67%74%61%
Points / game115.3117.4113.1
Allowed / game108.9108.1109.8
Point differential+6.3+9.4+3.3
Avg total224.2225.5223.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+39%47%32%
Close games (≤5 pts) won74% (19)70% (10)78% (9)
Overtime %4%3%5%
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 Warriors77631482%116.0104.3+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs76591778%106.198.3+7.8
3 Houston Rockets76512567%115.3108.9+6.3
4 Boston Celtics77502765%107.8105.1+2.8
5 Cleveland Cavaliers76492764%110.3107.0+3.3
6 Toronto Raptors77473061%107.3103.0+4.3
7 Utah Jazz77473061%100.596.6+3.9
8 Los Angeles Clippers78473160%108.5104.9+3.6
9 Washington Wizards77463160%109.3107.5+1.9
10 Oklahoma City Thunder76433357%106.8106.1+0.7
11 Memphis Grizzlies77423555%100.9100.1+0.7
12 Milwaukee Bucks77403752%104.6104.2+0.4
13 Atlanta Hawks77393851%102.7104.0-1.3
14 Portland Trail Blazers76383850%108.6109.1-0.6
15 Chicago Bulls77383949%102.6103.3-0.7
16 Miami Heat77374048%102.8102.0+0.8
17 Indiana Pacers77374048%104.6105.8-1.2
18 Denver Nuggets76364047%111.5111.4+0.1
19 Charlotte Hornets77364147%105.5104.4+1.0
20 Detroit Pistons77354245%101.0102.3-1.3
21 New Orleans Pelicans77334443%104.1105.7-1.6
22 Dallas Mavericks76324442%98.0100.4-2.4
23 Minnesota Timberwolves75304540%105.4106.1-0.7
24 Sacramento Kings77304739%102.4106.6-4.2
25 New York Knicks77294838%104.6108.3-3.7
26 Philadelphia 76ers77284936%102.4107.8-5.4
27 Orlando Magic77275035%100.9107.0-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns77225529%107.2113.1-5.9
29 Los Angeles Lakers77225529%104.7112.2-7.4
30 Brooklyn Nets77185923%105.7112.5-6.8
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 Suns21332933116
Houston Rockets31283133123
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