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Phoenix Suns vs Houston Rockets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 13 Jan 2018
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 95-112
23-27 21-30 24-33 27-22
Position#30
Record16-26
FormLWLLW
Points / game105.7
Allowed / game112.1
vs
Position#1
Record29-11
FormWLLWW
Points / game115.0
Allowed / game107.2
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Houston Rockets
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16 Nov 2017
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HOU142
02 Apr 2017
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HOU123
21 Dec 2016
PHX111
HOU125
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PHX100
HOU116
04 Feb 2016
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HOU127
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HOU113
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15 Apr 2013
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PHX107
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18 Mar 2012
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08 Mar 2011
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11 Apr 2010
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HOU106
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HOU110
01 Apr 2009
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HOU109
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
95-108
95
108
-13
81avg 96
A21/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
97-95
97
95
+2
88avg 96
H22/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
106-115
106
115
-9
93avg 96
H24/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
99-97
99
97
+2
96avg 96
H27/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
111-101
111
101
+10
106avg 96
A30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
110-123
110
123
-13
90avg 96
H01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
104-103
104
103
+1
103avg 96
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
111-134
111
134
-23
95avg 96
A04/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
89-103
89
103
-14
81avg 96
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
114-100
114
100
+14
105avg 96
H08/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-23
20-30
31-28
29-27
26-25
34-26
19-30
18-14
24-33
19-31
37-22
26-29
29-19
28-34
19-23
23-21
35-25
20-21
33-37
23-18
32-38
17-25
40-29
21-31
19-27
30-21
24-32
31-23
26-34
41-27
18-37
26-36
26-26
16-23
30-31
17-23
28-23
34-30
28-29
24-18
211.5Avg total
103.6Scored
107.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)105.7112.1217.9-6.438%
Season at home (22)105.3111.7217.0-6.436%
Season away (20)106.2112.7218.9-6.540%
Last 10 (10)103.6107.9211.5-4.350%
Last 5 (5)105.6112.6218.2-7.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)106.6114.0220.6-7.426%
vs Similar (7)102.999.9202.7+3.086%
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
118-128
118
128
-10
108avg 106
H23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
107-112
107
112
-5
97avg 106
A26/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
98-99
98
99
-1
84avg 106
A29/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
103-121
103
121
-18
83avg 106
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
148-142 OT
148
142
+6
132avg 106
H01/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
116-98
116
98
+18
112avg 106
A04/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
114-124
114
124
-10
98avg 106
H05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
101-108
101
108
-7
94avg 106
A07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
116-107
116
107
+9
114avg 106
A09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
121-112
121
112
+9
109avg 106
H11/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-23
32-29
20-35
33-41
31-28
26-30
31-30
19-24
32-12
30-26
16-31
20-30
23-27
25-32
30-28
25-34
44-37
21-35
25-29
32-21
25-12
30-29
34-25
27-32
37-33
26-29
27-31
24-31
37-31
21-26
19-31
24-20
35-22
25-33
27-21
29-31
25-19
30-26
31-32
35-35
229.3Avg total
114.2Scored
115.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)115.0107.2222.2+7.872%
Season at home (21)117.8110.2228.0+7.571%
Season away (19)112.0103.9215.9+8.174%
Last 10 (10)114.2115.1229.3-0.940%
Last 5 (5)113.6109.8223.4+3.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)119.2112.6231.8+6.660%
vs Weaker ◀ (25)117.3108.0225.3+9.376%
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

-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: +7.8+7.8Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: -3.3-3.3Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -3.1-3.1
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: +7.8+7.8Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: -3.3-3.3Q4Q4: -0.2-0.2Q4: -3.1-3.1
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
35-53
35
53
-18
A21/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H22/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
43-64
43
64
-21
H24/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
57-53
57
53
+4
H27/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
55-46
55
46
+9
A30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
49-63
49
63
-14
H01/01
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
49-48
49
48
+1
H03/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
67-61
67
61
+6
A04/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
42-49
42
49
-7
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H08/01
NBA
106.0Avg total
51.9Scored
54.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.656.2107.8-4.640%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.458.6111.0-6.238%-
Last 30 away (14)50.853.4104.2-2.643%-
Last 10 (10)51.954.1106.0-2.260%-
Last 5 (5)53.854.8108.6-1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)50.958.3109.1-7.422%-
vs Similar (7)54.149.4103.6+4.7100%-
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
65-52
65
52
+13
H23/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
57-58
57
58
-1
A26/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
62-38
62
38
+24
A29/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A30/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
65-72
65
72
-7
H01/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
55-41
55
41
+14
A04/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
63-62
63
62
+1
H05/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
58-57
58
57
+1
A07/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
60-55
60
55
+5
A09/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
W
55-45
55
45
+10
H11/01
NBA
112.7Avg total
58.8Scored
53.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.754.7116.4+7.070%-
Last 30 at home (18)62.556.3118.8+6.267%-
Last 30 away (12)60.552.3112.8+8.275%-
Last 10 (10)58.853.9112.7+4.970%-
Last 5 (5)58.252.0110.2+6.2100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (5)59.256.6115.8+2.680%-
vs Weaker ◀ (25)62.254.4116.6+7.868%-
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: 103.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.2 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.126.6
48.3%
51.0%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.810.4
34.9%
36.1%31.2
🏀 Free throws25.819.2
74.4%
76.5%19.2
They take 84.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Houston Rocketstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Houston Rockets: 114.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀42%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.0 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers46.2 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.0 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers44.524.0
53.9%
51.0%48.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.315.4
34.8%
36.1%46.2
🏀 Free throws25.520.0
78.4%
76.5%20.0
They take 88.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 44.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 50% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Jan 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLWLWWLWL
Houston Rockets
WWLLWWLLLL
#30
League position
#1
-4.4
Net rating
-0.9
105.3
Offensive rating
111.3
109.6
Defensive rating
112.1
49.7%
Effective FG%
53.0%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
14.3%
Turnover %
13.4%
25.6%
Off. rebound %
23.6%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.29
34.9%
3-point %
34.8%
62.4%
Assist %
57.4%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence105.3 · 111.3Defence109.6 · 112.1Shooting49.7% · 53.0%3-point %34.9% · 34.8%Ball care14.3% · 13.4%Off. rebounds25.6% · 23.6%Free throws0.30 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)50% · 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
2
Phoenix Suns wins
8
Houston Rockets wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
08/01/18HOklahoma City Thunder114-100
06/01/18ASan Antonio Spurs89-103
04/01/18ADenver Nuggets111-134
03/01/18HAtlanta Hawks104-103
01/01/18HPhiladelphia 76ers110-123
30/12/17ASacramento Kings111-101
27/12/17HMemphis Grizzlies99-97
24/12/17HMinnesota Timberwolves106-115
22/12/17HMemphis Grizzlies97-95
21/12/17ALos Angeles Clippers95-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/01/18HPortland Trail Blazers121-112
09/01/18AChicago Bulls116-107
07/01/18ADetroit Pistons101-108
05/01/18HGolden State Warriors114-124
04/01/18AOrlando Magic116-98
01/01/18HLos Angeles Lakers148-142 OT
30/12/17AWashington Wizards103-121
29/12/17ABoston Celtics98-99
26/12/17AOklahoma City Thunder107-112
23/12/17HLos Angeles Clippers118-128

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW38%
HomeLWLWW36%
AwayWLWLL40%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422220
Win %38%36%40%
Points / game105.7105.3106.2
Allowed / game112.1111.7112.7
Point differential-6.4-6.4-6.5
Avg total217.9217.0218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%5%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)67% (6)67% (3)
Overtime %2%5%0%
Houston Rockets
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW72%
HomeLLWLW71%
AwayLLWLW74%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402119
Win %72%71%74%
Points / game115.0117.8112.0
Allowed / game107.2110.2103.9
Point differential+7.8+7.5+8.1
Avg total222.2228.0215.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+48%48%47%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)100% (2)60% (5)
Overtime %2%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 Golden State Warriors4334979%115.6106.3+9.3
2 Boston Celtics44341077%103.097.7+5.3
3 Toronto Raptors40291172%112.0103.7+8.3
4 Houston Rockets40291172%115.0107.2+7.8
5 San Antonio Spurs43281565%101.298.3+2.9
6 Minnesota Timberwolves44281664%108.5104.7+3.8
7 Cleveland Cavaliers42261662%109.5108.5+1.0
8 Miami Heat41241759%101.0102.0-1.0
9 Washington Wizards42241857%106.8104.5+2.4
10 Detroit Pistons40221855%102.2101.3+0.9
11 Milwaukee Bucks41221954%105.7106.4-0.7
12 Oklahoma City Thunder42222052%104.4101.6+2.8
13 Denver Nuggets42222052%106.8105.5+1.4
14 Portland Trail Blazers42222052%103.7102.8+0.9
15 Indiana Pacers42222052%107.0106.5+0.5
16 New Orleans Pelicans41212051%110.8110.9-0.1
17 Los Angeles Clippers41202149%106.9106.9+0.0
18 Philadelphia 76ers39192049%108.4108.1+0.3
19 New York Knicks42192345%103.7104.7-1.0
20 Utah Jazz42172540%100.7101.7-1.0
21 Charlotte Hornets40162440%105.0105.8-0.7
22 Brooklyn Nets42162638%106.0108.8-2.8
23 Phoenix Suns42162638%105.7112.1-6.4
24 Chicago Bulls42152736%102.3108.4-6.1
25 Dallas Mavericks43152835%102.6104.4-1.9
26 Los Angeles Lakers41142734%106.5110.4-3.9
27 Memphis Grizzlies41132832%98.6102.0-3.4
28 Sacramento Kings41132832%97.8106.4-8.6
29 Orlando Magic43123128%105.2111.1-5.9
30 Atlanta Hawks42113126%104.0108.3-4.3
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 Suns2321242795
Houston Rockets27303322112
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