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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 29 Mar 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 99-111
32-27 24-31 26-27 17-26
Position#30
Record19-56
FormLLLLL
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game113.7
vs
Position#17
Record40-34
FormLWLWW
Points / game109.5
Allowed / game108.5
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
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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
Miami Heat
#16
L
103-125
103
125
-22
90avg 94
A06/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
87-115
87
115
-28
66avg 94
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
115-122
115
122
-7
108avg 94
A10/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
107-129
107
129
-22
87avg 94
H14/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
88-116
88
116
-28
75avg 94
A16/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
109-124
109
124
-15
100avg 94
H18/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
88-115
88
115
-27
76avg 94
H21/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
95-120
95
120
-25
81avg 94
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
99-105
99
105
-6
84avg 94
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
94-102
94
102
-8
84avg 94
H27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-30
21-31
32-32
23-32
23-26
15-23
29-39
20-27
25-32
26-27
21-35
43-28
18-38
34-30
28-34
27-27
23-20
20-36
23-25
22-35
34-30
26-22
25-42
24-30
19-19
19-25
26-36
24-35
27-23
18-39
26-31
24-27
23-26
23-12
28-39
25-28
15-31
30-17
20-29
29-25
215.8Avg total
98.5Scored
117.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (75)103.9113.7217.6-9.925%
Season at home (37)103.5113.7217.3-10.224%
Season away (38)104.2113.7217.8-9.526%
Last 10 (10)98.5117.3215.8-18.80%
Last 5 (5)97.0113.2210.2-16.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)100.6116.0216.6-15.57%
vs Similar (3)110.3111.7222.0-1.333%
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
Orlando Magic
#26
W
113-105
113
105
+8
106avg 100
H11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
112-106
112
106
+6
109avg 100
A14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
96-101
96
101
-5
78avg 100
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
113-121
113
121
-8
106avg 100
A17/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
109-122
109
122
-13
94avg 100
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
109-123
109
123
-14
93avg 100
A21/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
127-120
127
120
+7
124avg 100
A22/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
104-109
104
109
-5
99avg 100
A23/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
117-106
117
106
+11
100avg 100
A25/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
105-98
105
98
+7
94avg 100
H28/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-27
26-31
31-31
26-16
31-27
31-33
28-18
22-28
26-28
25-19
23-31
22-23
30-27
26-36
28-26
29-32
18-24
34-34
29-33
28-31
32-28
26-31
25-36
26-28
38-24
26-33
33-26
30-37
28-27
25-31
23-24
28-27
28-35
25-25
27-20
37-26
35-29
27-27
16-26
27-16
221.6Avg total
110.5Scored
111.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (74)109.5108.5218.0+1.054%
Season at home (36)110.2107.6217.8+2.658%
Season away (38)108.9109.4218.3-0.550%
Last 10 (10)110.5111.1221.6-0.650%
Last 5 (5)112.4111.2223.6+1.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)106.0111.6217.6-5.620%
vs Similar (20)113.4112.4225.8+1.055%
vs Weaker ◀ (5)115.0106.2221.2+8.8100%
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: -4.1-4.1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -8.4-8.4Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: -3.3-3.3Q4: +1.1+1.1
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -4.1-4.1Q1: +2.0+2.0Q2Q2: -3.0-3.0Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -8.4-8.4Q3: -0.8-0.8Q4Q4: -3.3-3.3Q4: +1.1+1.1
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
Miami Heat
#16
L
48-61
48
61
-13
A06/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
38-49
38
49
-11
A09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
51-59
51
59
-8
A10/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
52-68
52
68
-16
H14/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A16/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H18/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
L
38-44
38
44
-6
H21/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
L
45-62
45
62
-17
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-38
46
38
+8
A24/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H27/03
NBA
100.3Avg total
46.6Scored
53.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.256.6106.8-6.427%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.657.4108.0-6.831%-
Last 30 away (17)49.956.0105.9-6.124%-
Last 10 (10)46.653.7100.3-7.120%-
Last 5 (5)46.848.895.6-2.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)49.956.4106.3-6.626%-
vs Similar (3)53.358.0111.3-4.733%-
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
Orlando Magic
#26
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#25
W
62-60
62
60
+2
A14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#11
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A17/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A21/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
64-57
64
57
+7
A22/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
53-58
53
58
-5
A23/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A25/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
W
62-56
62
56
+6
H28/03
NBA
114.3Avg total
56.7Scored
57.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.158.3115.4-1.240%-
Last 30 at home (13)55.857.4113.2-1.538%-
Last 30 away (17)58.159.0117.1-0.941%-
Last 10 (10)56.757.6114.3-0.940%-
Last 5 (5)58.058.0116.0+0.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)52.061.4113.4-9.420%-
vs Similar (20)57.158.6115.7-1.535%-
vs Weaker ◀ (5)62.454.0116.4+8.480%-
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: 98.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.2 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 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-pointers58.127.4
47.2%
51.0%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.19.4
32.3%
36.1%28.2
🏀 Free throws22.315.5
69.5%
76.5%15.5
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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: 110.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.0 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-pointers62.232.0
51.4%
51.0%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.09.5
39.6%
36.1%28.5
🏀 Free throws24.118.0
74.7%
76.5%18.0
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% 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 29 Mar 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLLLLLL
Los Angeles Clippers
WWLWLLLLWW
#30
League position
#17
-18.1
Net rating
-0.6
95.1
Offensive rating
110.1
113.2
Defensive rating
110.7
47.6%
Effective FG%
53.7%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
16.1%
Turnover %
13.1%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
24.1%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.28
32.3%
3-point %
39.6%
54.6%
Assist %
51.3%
0%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence95.1 · 110.1Defence113.2 · 110.7Shooting47.6% · 53.7%3-point %32.3% · 39.6%Ball care16.1% · 13.1%Off. rebounds19.9% · 24.1%Free throws0.26 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)0% · 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
27/03/18HBoston Celtics94-102
24/03/18AOrlando Magic99-105
23/03/18ACleveland Cavaliers95-120
21/03/18HDetroit Pistons88-115
18/03/18HGolden State Warriors109-124
16/03/18AUtah Jazz88-116
14/03/18HCleveland Cavaliers107-129
10/03/18ACharlotte Hornets115-122
09/03/18AOklahoma City Thunder87-115
06/03/18AMiami Heat103-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/03/18HMilwaukee Bucks105-98
25/03/18AToronto Raptors117-106
23/03/18AIndiana Pacers104-109
22/03/18AMilwaukee Bucks127-120
21/03/18AMinnesota Timberwolves109-123
19/03/18HPortland Trail Blazers109-122
17/03/18AOklahoma City Thunder113-121
16/03/18AHouston Rockets96-101
14/03/18AChicago Bulls112-106
11/03/18HOrlando Magic113-105

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL25%
HomeLLLLL24%
AwayLLLLL26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games753738
Win %25%24%26%
Points / game103.9103.5104.2
Allowed / game113.7113.7113.7
Point differential-9.9-10.2-9.5
Avg total217.6217.3217.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%5%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)50% (8)40% (5)
Overtime %1%3%0%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW54%
HomeLWWLW58%
AwayLLWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games743638
Win %54%58%50%
Points / game109.5110.2108.9
Allowed / game108.5107.6109.4
Point differential+1.0+2.6-0.5
Avg total218.0217.8218.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%28%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (18)70% (10)38% (8)
Overtime %1%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 Rockets75611481%113.6104.2+9.4
2 Toronto Raptors75552073%112.5104.4+8.1
3 Golden State Warriors74542073%114.0107.0+7.0
4 Boston Celtics75522369%104.1100.1+4.0
5 Portland Trail Blazers75462961%106.0103.3+2.7
6 Cleveland Cavaliers75453060%110.7110.0+0.7
7 Philadelphia 76ers74443059%108.9105.5+3.4
8 Oklahoma City Thunder75443159%107.3104.0+3.2
9 Indiana Pacers75443159%105.6103.9+1.7
10 San Antonio Spurs75433257%102.599.4+3.1
11 New Orleans Pelicans75433257%111.3111.0+0.4
12 Minnesota Timberwolves76433357%109.9107.7+2.2
13 Utah Jazz75423356%103.4100.1+3.3
14 Washington Wizards74413355%107.1106.0+1.2
15 Los Angeles Clippers74403454%109.5108.5+1.0
16 Denver Nuggets75403553%109.7108.5+1.2
17 Miami Heat75403553%103.3102.8+0.5
18 Milwaukee Bucks74393553%105.9106.2-0.3
19 Detroit Pistons74344046%103.1103.8-0.7
20 Charlotte Hornets76344245%107.8107.8+0.0
21 Los Angeles Lakers73324144%108.4110.0-1.6
22 New York Knicks76274936%104.5108.1-3.6
23 Chicago Bulls74245032%103.1110.2-7.1
24 Brooklyn Nets75245132%106.5110.5-4.0
25 Sacramento Kings75245132%99.4106.7-7.4
26 Dallas Mavericks74235131%102.7105.2-2.5
27 Orlando Magic74225230%104.3109.1-4.8
28 Atlanta Hawks75215428%103.7109.2-5.5
29 Memphis Grizzlies75215428%98.9104.7-5.8
30 Phoenix Suns75195625%103.9113.7-9.9
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 Suns3224261799
Los Angeles Clippers27312726111
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