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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 31 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 118-124
35-31 24-36 33-26 26-31
Position#29
Record22-53
FormLLLLL
Points / game106.9
Allowed / game112.8
vs
Position#6
Record45-31
FormWLWLW
Points / game108.2
Allowed / game104.7
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2016-17
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LAC123
28 Mar 2018
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23 Feb 2018
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LAC128
30 Mar 2017
PHX118
LAC124
01 Feb 2017
PHX114
LAC124
13 Apr 2016
PHX114
LAC105
12 Nov 2015
PHX118
LAC104
14 Apr 2015
PHX101
LAC112
25 Jan 2015
PHX100
LAC120
02 Apr 2014
PHX108
LAC112
04 Mar 2014
PHX96
LAC104
24 Jan 2013
PHX93
LAC88
23 Dec 2012
PHX77
LAC103
19 Apr 2012
PHX93
LAC90
02 Mar 2012
PHX81
LAC78
01 Apr 2011
PHX111
LAC98
26 Nov 2010
PHX116
LAC108
26 Feb 2010
PHX125
LAC112
25 Dec 2009
PHX124
LAC93
17 Feb 2009
PHX140
LAC100
02 Jan 2009
PHX106
LAC98
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Clippers 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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
100-98
100
98
+2
89avg 94
A12/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
101-110
101
110
-9
84avg 94
H13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
101-107
101
107
-6
82avg 94
H16/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
103-109
103
109
-6
92avg 94
H18/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
95-112
95
112
-17
70avg 94
A19/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
97-112
97
112
-15
81avg 94
A21/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
98-126
98
126
-28
78avg 94
A23/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
120-130
120
130
-10
111avg 94
A24/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
106-120
106
120
-14
101avg 94
A26/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
91-95
91
95
-4
75avg 94
A28/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-24
20-23
27-22
28-29
18-33
32-33
29-16
22-28
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
213.1Avg total
101.2Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (75)106.9112.8219.7-5.829%
Season at home (36)108.6111.4220.0-2.936%
Season away (39)105.5114.0219.4-8.523%
Last 10 (10)101.2111.9213.1-10.710%
Last 5 (5)102.4116.6219.0-14.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)108.3116.9225.2-8.519%
vs Similar (9)107.6109.7217.2-2.133%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormClippers
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#8
L
108-114
108
114
-6
92avg 98
A14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
96-97
96
97
-1
91avg 98
H16/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
114-129
114
129
-15
106avg 98
A17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
108-78
108
78
+30
112avg 98
H19/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
114-105
114
105
+9
107avg 98
H21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
133-109
133
109
+24
131avg 98
A22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
95-97
95
97
-2
86avg 98
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
108-95
108
95
+13
96avg 98
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
97-98
97
98
-1
90avg 98
H26/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
133-124
133
124
+9
129avg 98
H30/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-23
28-26
30-40
22-25
20-28
26-18
23-21
27-30
19-27
27-32
34-44
34-26
14-16
33-15
29-27
32-20
29-23
34-30
34-19
17-33
33-24
37-16
38-34
25-35
24-29
30-19
21-29
20-20
28-14
21-27
23-29
36-25
24-24
20-18
32-23
21-33
39-31
35-32
36-35
23-26
215.2Avg total
110.6Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)108.2104.7212.9+3.559%
Season at home (37)108.9100.9209.8+7.968%
Season away (39)107.5108.3215.8-0.751%
Last 10 (10)110.6104.6215.2+6.050%
Last 5 (5)113.2104.6217.8+8.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)110.3133.3243.7-23.00%
vs Similar (15)108.8105.2214.0+3.660%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)107.6104.9212.5+2.750%
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -5.1-5.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: +5.8+5.8Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -1.6-1.6
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -5.1-5.1Q1: +1.9+1.9Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: +5.8+5.8Q3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: -2.9-2.9Q4: -1.6-1.6
Phoenix SunsLos Angeles Clippers
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
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
45-47
45
47
-2
A12/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
50-66
50
66
-16
H13/03
NBA
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
104.0Avg total
47.9Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.955.6108.5-2.743%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.557.1114.6+0.553%-
Last 30 away (15)48.354.1102.4-5.933%-
Last 10 (10)47.956.1104.0-8.210%-
Last 5 (5)46.058.6104.6-12.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.757.3110.0-4.648%-
vs Similar (9)53.351.7105.0+1.733%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles ClippersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Utah Jazz
#8
W
56-49
56
49
+7
A14/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
D
46-46
46
46
+0
H16/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A17/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
47-31
47
31
+16
H19/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
63-53
63
53
+10
H21/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
70-40
70
40
+30
A22/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
54-48
54
48
+6
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
49-41
49
41
+8
H25/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
44-42
44
42
+2
H26/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
74-63
74
63
+11
H30/03
NBA
102.1Avg total
54.9Scored
47.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.753.2107.9+1.657%-
Last 30 at home (13)53.150.2103.2+2.954%-
Last 30 away (17)56.055.5111.5+0.559%-
Last 10 (10)54.947.2102.1+7.780%-
Last 5 (5)58.246.8105.0+11.4100%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)55.762.0117.7-6.333%-
vs Similar (15)52.551.6104.1+0.953%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)57.252.9110.2+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: 101.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀16%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.0 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers16.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 19% 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-pointers70.432.5
46.2%
50.2%65.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.35.5
27.1%
35.7%16.5
🏀 Free throws27.219.7
72.4%
77.0%19.7
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 22% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Los Angeles Clipperstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Clippers: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.2 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 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-pointers52.229.5
56.5%
50.2%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.910.4
36.0%
35.7%31.2
🏀 Free throws26.620.4
76.7%
77.0%20.4
They take 81.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 31 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLLLW
Los Angeles Clippers
WLWLWWWLLL
#29
League position
#6
-10.2
Net rating
+6.2
96.3
Offensive rating
115.0
106.5
Defensive rating
108.8
44.9%
Effective FG%
55.6%
50.1%
Opp. effective FG%
52.4%
12.9%
Turnover %
11.8%
21.4%
Off. rebound %
18.7%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.33
27.1%
3-point %
36.0%
52.4%
Assist %
54.9%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence96.3 · 115.0Defence106.5 · 108.8Shooting44.9% · 55.6%3-point %27.1% · 36.0%Ball care12.9% · 11.8%Off. rebounds21.4% · 18.7%Free throws0.30 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)10% · 50%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Los Angeles Clippers
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
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
13/03/17HPortland Trail Blazers101-110
12/03/17ADallas Mavericks100-98
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/03/17HWashington Wizards133-124
26/03/17HSacramento Kings97-98
25/03/17HUtah Jazz108-95
24/03/17ADallas Mavericks95-97
22/03/17ALos Angeles Lakers133-109
21/03/17HNew York Knicks114-105
19/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers108-78
17/03/17ADenver Nuggets114-129
16/03/17HMilwaukee Bucks96-97
14/03/17AUtah Jazz108-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL29%
HomeLLLLL36%
AwayLLLLL23%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games753639
Win %29%36%23%
Points / game106.9108.6105.5
Allowed / game112.8111.4114.0
Point differential-5.8-2.9-8.5
Avg total219.7220.0219.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%8%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (25)42% (12)46% (13)
Overtime %8%8%8%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW59%
HomeWWWLW68%
AwayWLLWL51%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763739
Win %59%68%51%
Points / game108.2108.9107.5
Allowed / game104.7100.9108.3
Point differential+3.5+7.9-0.7
Avg total212.9209.8215.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+37%43%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)30% (10)56% (9)
Overtime %3%3%3%
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 Warriors75611481%115.8104.2+11.6
2 San Antonio Spurs74571777%106.198.3+7.9
3 Houston Rockets74512369%115.6108.9+6.8
4 Boston Celtics75482764%107.7105.1+2.6
5 Cleveland Cavaliers74472764%109.8106.7+3.1
6 Utah Jazz75462961%100.696.5+4.0
7 Washington Wizards75462961%109.5107.2+2.3
8 Toronto Raptors75453060%107.2103.0+4.1
9 Los Angeles Clippers76453159%108.2104.7+3.5
10 Oklahoma City Thunder74433158%107.1106.1+0.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies75413455%100.9100.2+0.7
12 Milwaukee Bucks75393652%104.6104.1+0.4
13 Atlanta Hawks75393652%102.9104.1-1.2
14 Miami Heat75373849%102.8101.8+0.9
15 Indiana Pacers75373849%104.3105.4-1.0
16 Portland Trail Blazers74363849%108.1109.0-0.9
17 Chicago Bulls75363948%102.4103.2-0.8
18 Denver Nuggets74353947%111.4111.3+0.1
19 Detroit Pistons76354146%101.0102.2-1.3
20 Charlotte Hornets75344145%105.2104.4+0.8
21 New Orleans Pelicans75324343%103.9105.8-1.9
22 Dallas Mavericks74314342%98.0100.4-2.4
23 Minnesota Timberwolves74304441%105.2105.9-0.7
24 Sacramento Kings75294639%102.3106.3-4.0
25 New York Knicks75284737%104.8108.4-3.6
26 Philadelphia 76ers75284737%102.3107.5-5.2
27 Orlando Magic75274836%100.6106.7-6.1
28 Phoenix Suns75225329%106.9112.8-5.8
29 Los Angeles Lakers75215428%104.7112.2-7.6
30 Brooklyn Nets75165921%105.7112.9-7.2
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 Suns35243326118
Los Angeles Clippers31362631124
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