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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 24 Feb 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 117-128
18-40 32-39 28-16 39-33
Position#30
Record18-41
FormLLLLL
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game112.8
vs
Position#17
Record30-27
FormWLWWL
Points / game108.3
Allowed / game107.5
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
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04 Mar 2014
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26 Nov 2010
PHX116
LAC108
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PHX124
LAC93
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PHX140
LAC100
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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
Houston Rockets
#1
L
102-113
102
113
-11
89avg 94
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
109-120
109
120
-11
95avg 94
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
102-88
102
88
+14
98avg 94
H01/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
97-129
97
129
-32
79avg 94
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
110-115
110
115
-5
109avg 94
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-112
93
112
-19
78avg 94
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
81-129
81
129
-48
56avg 94
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
113-123
113
123
-10
103avg 94
H11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
83-129
83
129
-46
59avg 94
A13/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
97-107
97
107
-10
86avg 94
A15/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-28
29-32
24-32
25-21
26-22
21-42
27-26
35-30
36-17
21-29
24-15
21-27
23-28
17-34
33-32
24-35
31-25
28-23
35-38
16-29
28-33
29-24
22-31
14-24
9-28
22-41
19-28
31-32
23-28
37-34
29-32
24-29
24-25
21-37
26-37
12-30
23-27
18-23
30-22
26-35
215.2Avg total
98.7Scored
116.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (59)103.9112.8216.7-8.931%
Season at home (30)103.2112.7215.9-9.530%
Season away (29)104.6113.0217.6-8.431%
Last 10 (10)98.7116.5215.2-17.810%
Last 5 (5)93.4120.0213.4-26.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)100.8112.9213.6-12.120%
vs Similar (5)104.0103.2207.2+0.880%
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
109-100
109
100
+9
100avg 99
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
W
112-103
112
103
+9
106avg 99
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
96-104
96
104
-8
88avg 99
H31/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
113-103
113
103
+10
109avg 99
H03/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
104-101
104
101
+3
98avg 99
H06/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
108-95
108
95
+13
105avg 99
A10/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
98-112
98
112
-14
88avg 99
A11/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
114-101
114
101
+13
108avg 99
A13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
129-119
129
119
+10
124avg 99
A15/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
127-134
127
134
-7
121avg 99
A23/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-20
34-30
25-26
26-24
26-34
25-28
29-15
32-26
27-30
24-26
16-30
29-18
22-17
35-35
30-29
26-22
32-28
26-27
20-27
26-19
31-30
21-26
25-24
31-15
28-37
27-32
23-16
20-27
34-22
32-29
24-16
24-34
34-25
27-32
32-34
36-28
23-34
35-36
34-32
35-32
218.2Avg total
111.0Scored
107.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (57)108.3107.5215.8+0.853%
Season at home (28)109.4107.0216.4+2.557%
Season away (29)107.2108.1215.3-0.948%
Last 10 (10)111.0107.2218.2+3.870%
Last 5 (5)115.2112.2227.4+3.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)116.0115.5231.5+0.550%
vs Similar (15)108.3108.1216.4+0.353%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)114.7104.4219.1+10.289%
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: -1.4-1.4Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -7.6-7.6Q2: -1.5-1.5Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: -6.4-6.4Q4: +4.0+4.0
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: -7.6-7.6Q2: -1.5-1.5Q3Q3: -2.4-2.4Q3: +0.9+0.9Q4Q4: -6.4-6.4Q4: +4.0+4.0
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
Houston Rockets
#1
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
47-64
47
64
-17
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H01/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
40-62
40
62
-22
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A07/02
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
31-69
31
69
-38
H08/02
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A13/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
41-50
41
50
-9
A15/02
NBA
107.0Avg total
49.0Scored
58.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.956.2106.1-6.330%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.456.7107.1-6.340%-
Last 30 away (15)49.455.6105.0-6.220%-
Last 10 (10)49.058.0107.0-9.020%-
Last 5 (5)46.860.0106.8-13.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)49.256.9106.1-7.820%-
vs Similar (5)53.652.4106.0+1.280%-
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A27/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
51-62
51
62
-11
A28/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
51-56
51
56
-5
H31/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
57-52
57
52
+5
H03/02
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H06/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
52-56
52
56
-4
A10/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
55-69
55
69
-14
A11/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
66-51
66
51
+15
A13/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
61-57
61
57
+4
A15/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
58-70
58
70
-12
A23/02
NBA
114.5Avg total
56.7Scored
57.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.157.2114.3-0.143%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.454.9112.3+2.553%-
Last 30 away (15)56.859.5116.3-2.733%-
Last 10 (10)56.757.8114.5-1.150%-
Last 5 (5)58.460.6119.0-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)56.264.3120.5-8.217%-
vs Similar (15)54.557.5111.9-3.027%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)62.151.9114.0+10.289%-
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: 98.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.9 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers58.329.0
49.7%
51.0%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.08.3
29.6%
36.1%24.9
🏀 Free throws22.115.8
71.5%
76.5%15.8
They take 86.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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: 111.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers60.832.7
53.8%
51.0%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.89.0
33.6%
36.1%27.0
🏀 Free throws23.218.6
80.2%
76.5%18.6
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% 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 24 Feb 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLWLL
Los Angeles Clippers
LWWLWWWLWW
#30
League position
#17
-17.7
Net rating
+3.7
98.1
Offensive rating
109.4
115.8
Defensive rating
105.7
48.0%
Effective FG%
52.7%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
51.2%
14.2%
Turnover %
12.0%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
20.0%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.26
29.6%
3-point %
33.6%
53.1%
Assist %
58.8%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence98.1 · 109.4Defence115.8 · 105.7Shooting48.0% · 52.7%3-point %29.6% · 33.6%Ball care14.2% · 12.0%Off. rebounds19.9% · 20.0%Free throws0.26 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)10% · 70%
■ 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
15/02/18AUtah Jazz97-107
13/02/18AGolden State Warriors83-129
11/02/18HDenver Nuggets113-123
08/02/18HSan Antonio Spurs81-129
07/02/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-112
04/02/18HCharlotte Hornets110-115
03/02/18HUtah Jazz97-129
01/02/18HDallas Mavericks102-88
30/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies109-120
28/01/18AHouston Rockets102-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/02/18AGolden State Warriors127-134
15/02/18ABoston Celtics129-119
13/02/18ABrooklyn Nets114-101
11/02/18APhiladelphia 76ers98-112
10/02/18ADetroit Pistons108-95
06/02/18HDallas Mavericks104-101
03/02/18HChicago Bulls113-103
31/01/18HPortland Trail Blazers96-104
28/01/18ANew Orleans Pelicans112-103
27/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies109-100

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL31%
HomeWLLLL30%
AwayLLLLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games593029
Win %31%30%31%
Points / game103.9103.2104.6
Allowed / game112.8112.7113.0
Point differential-8.9-9.5-8.4
Avg total216.7215.9217.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%7%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)57% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %2%3%0%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL53%
HomeLLLWW57%
AwayWLWWL48%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games572829
Win %53%57%48%
Points / game108.3109.4107.2
Allowed / game107.5107.0108.1
Point differential+0.8+2.5-0.9
Avg total215.8216.4215.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+30%29%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)75% (8)40% (5)
Overtime %2%0%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 Houston Rockets58451378%114.2105.3+8.9
2 Golden State Warriors59451476%116.2108.1+8.1
3 Toronto Raptors58411771%112.0103.7+8.3
4 Boston Celtics60411968%103.299.6+3.6
5 Cleveland Cavaliers58352360%110.1109.6+0.5
6 San Antonio Spurs59352459%101.698.5+3.1
7 Minnesota Timberwolves62362658%109.6107.0+2.6
8 Indiana Pacers59342558%106.9105.3+1.7
9 Washington Wizards59342558%107.4105.8+1.7
10 Milwaukee Bucks58332557%104.9104.9+0.0
11 Oklahoma City Thunder60342657%106.7103.2+3.4
12 Philadelphia 76ers56312555%107.6105.7+2.0
13 Portland Trail Blazers58322655%105.0103.9+1.1
14 Denver Nuggets58322655%107.9106.8+1.0
15 New Orleans Pelicans58322655%111.5111.4+0.2
16 Los Angeles Clippers57302753%108.3107.5+0.8
17 Utah Jazz58302852%103.5101.7+1.8
18 Miami Heat59302951%100.9101.8-0.9
19 Detroit Pistons58283048%103.3103.6-0.3
20 Charlotte Hornets59263344%106.4106.4-0.1
21 Los Angeles Lakers57233440%107.3110.2-2.9
22 New York Knicks60243640%103.9106.2-2.3
23 Chicago Bulls58203834%103.5109.3-5.8
24 Brooklyn Nets60194132%105.2109.7-4.4
25 Memphis Grizzlies57183932%99.0103.1-4.1
26 Dallas Mavericks58184031%102.1104.4-2.4
27 Orlando Magic58184031%105.7109.9-4.3
28 Sacramento Kings58184031%98.8106.8-7.9
29 Phoenix Suns59184131%103.9112.8-8.9
30 Atlanta Hawks60184230%103.5107.9-4.5
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 Suns18322839117
Los Angeles Clippers40391633128
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