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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 08 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 94-109
22-23 31-26 27-33 14-27
Position#29
Record6-15
FormLLWLL
Points / game106.3
Allowed / game113.1
vs
Position#16
Record10-11
FormWWLWL
Points / game104.2
Allowed / game108.0
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers winWon
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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
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
104-120
104
120
-16
87avg 90
A17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
116-96
116
96
+20
103avg 90
A19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
105-120
105
120
-15
86avg 90
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
101-106
101
106
-5
93avg 90
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
92-87
92
87
+5
85avg 90
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
85-98
85
98
-13
76avg 90
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
114-120
114
120
-6
95avg 90
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
109-107
109
107
+2
91avg 90
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
109-138
109
138
-29
94avg 90
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
105-112
105
112
-7
90avg 90
A07/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-28
26-33
33-28
28-31
27-18
30-31
32-33
27-14
19-32
29-26
27-34
30-28
20-26
26-24
34-25
21-31
24-22
22-22
22-22
24-21
27-29
25-18
23-20
10-31
28-29
15-34
36-23
35-34
36-27
14-21
27-27
32-32
30-37
27-29
27-42
25-30
19-33
26-32
30-29
30-18
214.4Avg total
104.0Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)106.3113.1219.4-6.929%
Season at home (8)103.9110.1214.0-6.238%
Season away (13)107.8115.0222.8-7.223%
Last 10 (10)104.0110.4214.4-6.430%
Last 5 (5)104.4115.0219.4-10.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)106.2111.4217.6-5.129%
vs Similar (9)105.1110.9216.0-5.833%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
103-93
103
93
+10
94avg 93
H17/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
96-116
96
116
-20
85avg 93
H19/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
115-111 OT
115
111
+4
108avg 93
A21/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
83-120
83
120
-37
57avg 93
H22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
85-96
85
96
-11
68avg 93
H24/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
118-97
118
97
+21
115avg 93
H26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
91-70
91
70
+21
86avg 93
H27/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
109-131
109
131
-22
101avg 93
A01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
111-102
111
102
+9
101avg 93
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
106-142
106
142
-36
94avg 93
A06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-19
20-26
30-23
23-25
18-27
31-30
33-32
14-27
30-21
28-33
21-16
24-33
21-34
21-27
29-39
12-20
24-31
20-18
22-25
19-22
28-23
30-20
34-22
26-32
23-20
27-20
26-18
15-12
23-31
35-42
25-36
26-22
17-28
31-24
35-17
28-33
27-38
23-42
33-36
23-26
209.5Avg total
101.7Scored
107.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (21)104.2108.0212.2-3.748%
Season at home (12)103.4100.3203.8+3.167%
Season away (9)105.3118.1223.4-12.822%
Last 10 (10)101.7107.8209.5-6.150%
Last 5 (5)107.0108.4215.4-1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)98.8105.4204.2-6.660%
vs Similar (16)100.8104.3205.1-3.538%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)104.199.9204.0+4.267%
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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -4.2-4.2
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -3.4-3.4Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -1.6-1.6Q3Q3: +0.8+0.8Q3: +2.4+2.4Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: -4.2-4.2
Phoenix SunsIndiana Pacers
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
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-61
43
61
-18
A17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
57-49
57
49
+8
A19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
46-50
46
50
-4
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
50-48
50
48
+2
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
45-65
45
65
-20
A07/12
NBA
103.8Avg total
48.7Scored
55.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.554.6105.1-4.240%-
Last 30 at home (12)49.353.2102.6-3.958%-
Last 30 away (18)51.255.6106.8-4.328%-
Last 10 (10)48.755.1103.8-6.440%-
Last 5 (5)49.457.8107.2-8.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)51.154.3105.4-3.248%-
vs Similar (9)49.055.3104.3-6.322%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
50-45
50
45
+5
H17/11
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
49-57
49
57
-8
H19/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
58-54
58
54
+4
A21/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
42-61
42
61
-19
H22/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H24/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
58-43
58
43
+15
H26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H27/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
58-73
58
73
-15
A01/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
48-52
48
52
-4
A05/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
50-80
50
80
-30
A06/12
NBA
106.1Avg total
50.7Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.952.9103.8-2.040%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.148.798.8+1.450%-
Last 30 away (14)51.857.7109.5-5.929%-
Last 10 (10)50.755.4106.1-4.740%-
Last 5 (5)52.857.6110.4-4.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)48.055.6103.6-7.640%-
vs Similar (16)50.553.6104.1-3.131%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)53.250.1103.3+3.156%-
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: 104.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.1 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 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-pointers62.629.7
47.4%
50.2%59.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.88.7
36.6%
35.7%26.1
🏀 Free throws24.618.5
75.2%
77.0%18.5
They take 86.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 101.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀63%
🏀🏀🏀19%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.8 pts a game · 63% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.5 pts a game · 19% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 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-pointers65.831.9
48.5%
50.2%63.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.56.5
33.3%
35.7%19.5
🏀 Free throws22.518.4
81.8%
77.0%18.4
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 19.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 23% 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 08 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLWLLWL
Indiana Pacers
LWLWWLLWLW
#29
League position
#16
-6.3
Net rating
-6.0
101.8
Offensive rating
100.8
108.1
Defensive rating
106.9
49.5%
Effective FG%
48.8%
52.6%
Opp. effective FG%
50.7%
15.9%
Turnover %
14.3%
26.4%
Off. rebound %
20.8%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.26
36.6%
3-point %
33.3%
44.5%
Assist %
52.9%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence101.8 · 100.8Defence108.1 · 106.9Shooting49.5% · 48.8%3-point %36.6% · 33.3%Ball care15.9% · 14.3%Off. rebounds26.4% · 20.8%Free throws0.28 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)30% · 50%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Indiana Pacers
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
6
Phoenix Suns wins
4
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/12/16AUtah Jazz105-112
04/12/16AGolden State Warriors109-138
01/12/16HAtlanta Hawks109-107
27/11/16HDenver Nuggets114-120
26/11/16HMinnesota Timberwolves85-98
24/11/16AOrlando Magic92-87
22/11/16AWashington Wizards101-106
20/11/16APhiladelphia 76ers105-120
19/11/16AIndiana Pacers116-96
17/11/16ADenver Nuggets104-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/12/16AGolden State Warriors106-142
05/12/16ALos Angeles Clippers111-102
01/12/16APortland Trail Blazers109-131
27/11/16HLos Angeles Clippers91-70
26/11/16HBrooklyn Nets118-97
24/11/16HAtlanta Hawks85-96
22/11/16HGolden State Warriors83-120
21/11/16AOklahoma City Thunder115-111 OT
19/11/16HPhoenix Suns96-116
17/11/16HCleveland Cavaliers103-93

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL29%
HomeWLLLW38%
AwayLLWLL23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21813
Win %29%38%23%
Points / game106.3103.9107.8
Allowed / game113.1110.1115.0
Point differential-6.9-6.2-7.2
Avg total219.4214.0222.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%0%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (2)40% (5)
Overtime %14%12%15%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL48%
HomeLLLWW67%
AwayLWLWL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games21129
Win %48%67%22%
Points / game104.2103.4105.3
Allowed / game108.0100.3118.1
Point differential-3.7+3.1-12.8
Avg total212.2203.8223.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%42%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)-50% (2)
Overtime %19%17%22%
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 Warriors2118386%120.2106.4+13.8
2 San Antonio Spurs2218482%102.897.8+5.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2015575%111.1104.5+6.6
4 Los Angeles Clippers2216673%108.799.1+9.6
5 Houston Rockets2215768%112.2106.9+5.3
6 Toronto Raptors2114767%110.9102.8+8.1
7 Memphis Grizzlies2315865%98.098.4-0.5
8 Oklahoma City Thunder2214864%107.4104.8+2.6
9 Utah Jazz2314961%100.495.5+4.9
10 Charlotte Hornets2213959%104.5101.9+2.6
11 Boston Celtics2213959%105.3103.2+2.1
12 Milwaukee Bucks2011955%103.8101.8+2.0
13 New York Knicks22121055%104.3107.2-2.9
14 Chicago Bulls21111052%103.3100.3+3.0
15 Portland Trail Blazers23121152%110.1112.5-2.3
16 Detroit Pistons24121250%99.296.3+2.9
17 Atlanta Hawks23111248%100.3102.0-1.7
18 Indiana Pacers21101148%104.2108.0-3.7
19 Orlando Magic23101343%94.398.8-4.5
20 Los Angeles Lakers24101442%104.5110.3-5.8
21 Sacramento Kings2181338%103.2104.1-0.9
22 Denver Nuggets2281436%106.5109.3-2.8
23 Washington Wizards2071335%104.3107.0-2.8
24 Miami Heat2271532%97.399.7-2.5
25 New Orleans Pelicans2271532%102.3105.4-3.1
26 Minnesota Timberwolves2161529%104.1105.6-1.5
27 Phoenix Suns2161529%106.3113.1-6.9
28 Brooklyn Nets2161529%106.2114.2-8.0
29 Dallas Mavericks2141719%92.1100.4-8.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers2241818%97.5107.1-9.6
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 Suns2231271494
Indiana Pacers23263327109
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