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Phoenix Suns vs Indiana Pacers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 14 Mar 2021
Tip-off: 03:00
Final 111-122
33-29 24-33 20-35 34-25
Position#3
Record25-15
FormWWWWW
Points / game113.0
Allowed / game108.1
vs
Position#17
Record16-23
FormLLWLL
Points / game111.9
Allowed / game112.3
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Indiana Pacers
23 Dec 2026
PHX v IND
upcoming
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IND110
21 Jan 2023
PHX112
IND107
22 Jan 2022
PHX113
IND103
13 Mar 2021
PHX111
IND122
06 Aug 2020
PHX114
IND99
22 Jan 2020
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IND112
27 Nov 2018
PHX104
IND109
14 Jan 2018
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IND109
19 Jan 2016
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IND97
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PHX116
IND99
22 Jan 2014
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03 Dec 2010
PHX105
IND97
06 Mar 2010
PHX113
IND105
07 Jan 2009
PHX110
IND113
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Indiana Pacers 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
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
124-128
124
128
-4
118avg 108
H17/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
132-114
132
114
+18
134avg 108
A20/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
128-97
128
97
+31
131avg 108
A21/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
132-100
132
100
+32
124avg 108
H23/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
121-124
121
124
-3
113avg 108
H25/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
106-97
106
97
+9
100avg 108
A27/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
118-99
118
99
+19
115avg 108
A01/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
114-104
114
104
+10
113avg 108
A03/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
120-98
120
98
+22
119avg 108
H05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
127-121
127
121
+6
126avg 108
A12/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
34-23
28-28
25-22
33-25
30-33
30-27
30-34
37-27
230.4Avg total
122.2Scored
108.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)113.0108.1221.1+4.862%
Season at home (20)114.8107.8222.6+6.960%
Season away (20)111.2108.4219.6+2.865%
Last 10 (10)122.2108.2230.4+14.080%
Last 5 (5)117.0103.8220.8+13.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (13)116.5110.6227.1+5.862%
vs Weaker ◀ (17)114.1108.2222.3+5.971%
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Indiana PacersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPacers
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
125-113
125
113
+12
124avg 102
A14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
112-120 OT
112
120
-8
97avg 102
H16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
134-128 OT
134
128
+6
131avg 102
A18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
107-111
107
111
-4
96avg 102
H25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
112-118
112
118
-6
101avg 102
A27/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
107-110
107
110
-3
98avg 102
A28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
114-130
114
130
-16
103avg 102
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
114-111
114
111
+3
106avg 102
A04/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
103-113
103
113
-10
90avg 102
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
100-105
100
105
-5
89avg 102
A13/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-26
35-32
22-29
41-26
21-24
23-25
26-30
35-26
39-33
30-40
17-19
35-29
22-25
36-31
22-28
27-27
31-32
29-29
24-31
28-26
32-23
20-31
26-27
29-29
32-33
23-39
22-33
37-25
28-28
23-33
31-29
32-21
29-28
23-33
22-21
29-31
28-20
26-26
25-25
21-34
228.7Avg total
112.8Scored
115.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)111.9112.3224.2-0.441%
Season at home (19)112.4112.6225.0-0.237%
Season away (20)111.4112.0223.4-0.645%
Last 10 (10)112.8115.9228.7-3.130%
Last 5 (5)107.6113.8221.4-6.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)104.9119.1224.0-14.20%
vs Similar (18)113.3110.3223.7+3.044%
vs Weaker (4)120.5116.0236.5+4.5100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.3+5.3Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: -5.1-5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: +6.8+6.8Q4: +4.0+4.0
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +5.3+5.3Q1: +1.7+1.7Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: -5.1-5.1Q3Q3: +0.6+0.6Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: +6.8+6.8Q4: +4.0+4.0
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
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
62-51
62
51
+11
H05/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A12/03
NBA
115.4Avg total
61.0Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.253.6109.7+2.660%-
Last 30 at home (16)58.153.8111.8+4.375%-
Last 30 away (14)54.053.4107.4+0.643%-
Last 10 (10)61.054.4115.4+6.670%-
Last 5 (5)56.254.0110.2+2.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (13)57.653.8111.4+3.854%-
vs Weaker ◀ (17)55.153.4108.5+1.665%-
This opponent (Indiana Pacers) is Weaker. 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
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
62-58
62
58
+4
A14/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
44-49
44
49
-5
H16/02
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
69-73
69
73
-4
A18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H25/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
60-61
60
61
-1
A27/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A28/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
55-72
55
72
-17
A02/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
L
51-61
51
61
-10
A04/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
52-61
52
61
-9
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
54-46
54
46
+8
A13/03
NBA
114.8Avg total
55.7Scored
59.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.957.5113.4-1.637%-
Last 30 at home (13)56.956.1113.0+0.846%-
Last 30 away (17)55.158.6113.6-3.529%-
Last 10 (10)55.759.1114.8-3.430%-
Last 5 (5)52.858.8111.6-6.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (8)50.860.1110.9-9.412%-
vs Similar (18)57.055.2112.2+1.844%-
vs Weaker (4)61.062.5123.5-1.550%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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: 122.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers43.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 12% 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-pointers55.631.7
57.0%
52.8%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.514.6
44.9%
36.6%43.8
🏀 Free throws17.815.0
84.3%
77.7%15.0
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Indiana Pacerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Indiana Pacers: 112.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers56.230.7
54.6%
52.8%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.210.5
32.6%
36.6%31.5
🏀 Free throws24.119.9
82.6%
77.7%19.9
They take 88.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 14 Mar 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWWWLWWWL
Indiana Pacers
LLWLLLLWLW
#3
League position
#17
+14.0
Net rating
-2.9
122.4
Offensive rating
106.6
108.4
Defensive rating
109.6
60.8%
Effective FG%
52.5%
53.5%
Opp. effective FG%
55.1%
11.4%
Turnover %
13.7%
17.1%
Off. rebound %
18.2%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.27
44.9%
3-point %
32.6%
66.3%
Assist %
62.9%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence122.4 · 106.6Defence108.4 · 109.6Shooting60.8% · 52.5%3-point %44.9% · 32.6%Ball care11.4% · 13.7%Off. rebounds17.1% · 18.2%Free throws0.20 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 30%
■ 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
3
Phoenix Suns wins
7
Indiana Pacers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/03/21APortland Trail Blazers127-121
05/03/21HGolden State Warriors120-98
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
DateH/AOpponentScore
13/03/21ALos Angeles Lakers100-105
05/03/21HDenver Nuggets103-113
04/03/21ACleveland Cavaliers114-111
02/03/21APhiladelphia 76ers114-130
28/02/21ANew York Knicks107-110
27/02/21ABoston Celtics112-118
25/02/21HGolden State Warriors107-111
18/02/21AMinnesota Timberwolves134-128 OT
16/02/21HChicago Bulls112-120 OT
14/02/21AAtlanta Hawks125-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW62%
HomeWLWLW60%
AwayWWWWW65%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402020
Win %62%60%65%
Points / game113.0114.8111.2
Allowed / game108.1107.8108.4
Point differential+4.8+6.9+2.8
Avg total221.1222.6219.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%30%30%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)22% (9)40% (5)
Overtime %8%10%5%
Indiana Pacers
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL41%
HomeLLLLL37%
AwayLLLWL45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %41%37%45%
Points / game111.9112.4111.4
Allowed / game112.3112.6112.0
Point differential-0.4-0.2-0.7
Avg total224.2225.0223.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+23%21%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (14)29% (7)29% (7)
Overtime %10%11%10%
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 Jazz4031978%116.7107.0+9.6
2 Philadelphia 76ers40281270%115.1110.3+4.7
3 Los Angeles Lakers42291369%111.2105.7+5.5
4 Brooklyn Nets41281368%120.3114.7+5.6
5 Phoenix Suns40251562%113.0108.1+4.8
6 Denver Nuggets40241660%115.8109.5+6.3
7 Los Angeles Clippers42251760%114.0109.7+4.3
8 Milwaukee Bucks41241759%118.6113.1+5.5
9 Portland Trail Blazers41231856%114.1115.8-1.7
10 Dallas Mavericks39211854%112.6112.4+0.2
11 New York Knicks43232053%104.7103.6+1.1
12 Memphis Grizzlies38201853%112.5110.3+2.2
13 Miami Heat40211952%106.7107.8-1.2
14 San Antonio Spurs37191851%110.0110.9-0.9
15 Golden State Warriors41212051%113.0113.0+0.0
16 Charlotte Hornets41202149%112.5112.8-0.3
17 Boston Celtics39192049%110.7111.1-0.3
18 Atlanta Hawks42202248%113.0112.7+0.4
19 Chicago Bulls40192148%113.5114.2-0.6
20 Toronto Raptors41192246%112.7111.6+1.0
21 New Orleans Pelicans40182245%115.5114.8+0.6
22 Oklahoma City Thunder41172441%106.1111.6-5.4
23 Indiana Pacers39162341%111.9112.3-0.4
24 Sacramento Kings42172540%114.4119.5-5.1
25 Cleveland Cavaliers41162539%103.6111.7-8.1
26 Washington Wizards40152538%113.3118.5-5.2
27 Orlando Magic42152736%105.7112.4-6.7
28 Houston Rockets40142635%107.9112.2-4.2
29 Detroit Pistons42123029%106.2109.5-3.3
30 Minnesota Timberwolves4193222%109.2117.0-7.8
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 Suns33242034111
Indiana Pacers29333525122
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