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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 05 Jan 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 111-121
19-38 25-30 34-23 33-30
Position#28
Record9-30
FormWLLLL
Points / game106.0
Allowed / game114.8
vs
Position#12
Record21-16
FormLWWLL
Points / game115.8
Allowed / game114.8
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
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LAC121
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LAC123
28 Mar 2018
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23 Feb 2018
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LAC128
30 Mar 2017
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LAC124
01 Feb 2017
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LAC124
13 Apr 2016
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LAC105
12 Nov 2015
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LAC104
14 Apr 2015
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LAC112
25 Jan 2015
PHX100
LAC120
02 Apr 2014
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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
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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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
107-99
107
99
+8
105avg 93
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-110
128
110
+18
122avg 93
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
111-103
111
103
+8
103avg 93
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
146-149 OT
146
149
-3
130avg 93
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
103-111
103
111
-8
94avg 93
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
122-120 OT
122
120
+2
111avg 93
A27/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
102-118
102
118
-16
87avg 93
H29/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
118-122
118
122
-4
111avg 93
H30/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
109-132
109
132
-23
96avg 93
H01/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
127-132
127
132
-5
109avg 93
H03/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-30
28-28
29-24
22-17
28-32
31-34
41-17
28-27
26-37
33-25
27-18
25-23
29-33
26-22
24-28
30-26
31-38
25-25
18-28
29-20
26-32
36-21
28-34
28-31
29-36
28-22
27-23
18-37
16-36
33-26
29-28
40-32
27-31
25-38
35-39
22-24
32-44
17-28
38-32
40-28
236.9Avg total
117.3Scored
119.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)106.0114.8220.8-8.823%
Season at home (20)105.2112.2217.4-7.025%
Season away (19)106.8117.6224.5-10.821%
Last 10 (10)117.3119.6236.9-2.340%
Last 5 (5)115.6124.8240.4-9.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)105.9114.7220.6-8.821%
vs Similar (2)122.0117.0239.0+5.050%
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
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
87-125
87
125
-38
73avg 105
A14/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
104-110
104
110
-6
98avg 105
A16/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
127-131
127
131
-4
121avg 105
H18/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
125-121
125
121
+4
122avg 105
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
132-111
132
111
+21
136avg 105
H22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
127-129
127
129
-2
123avg 105
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
127-118
127
118
+9
118avg 105
H27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
118-107
118
107
+11
111avg 105
A29/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
111-122
111
122
-11
100avg 105
H30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
113-119
113
119
-6
95avg 105
H02/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-38
30-28
20-32
10-27
25-30
25-31
19-25
35-24
29-37
31-21
28-42
39-31
30-27
35-27
24-28
36-39
34-26
34-33
35-27
29-25
36-36
35-31
23-36
33-26
39-27
32-29
31-29
25-33
28-23
23-31
31-26
36-27
30-32
26-24
19-39
36-27
28-41
30-35
30-25
25-18
236.4Avg total
117.1Scored
119.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)115.8114.8230.6+0.957%
Season at home (18)116.7113.8230.6+2.967%
Season away (19)114.9115.8230.7-0.947%
Last 10 (10)117.1119.3236.4-2.240%
Last 5 (5)119.2119.0238.2+0.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)118.8123.5242.2-4.850%
vs Similar (23)114.6115.0229.6-0.552%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)121.7112.3234.0+9.3100%
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: -7.7-7.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: -4.9-4.9Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: +2.7+2.7
-10-5+0+5+10Q1Q1: -7.7-7.7Q1: -1.1-1.1Q2Q2: +1.3+1.3Q2: +1.1+1.1Q3Q3: +2.5+2.5Q3: -4.9-4.9Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: +2.7+2.7
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
62-53
62
53
+9
A27/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
57-58
57
58
-1
H29/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
49-62
49
62
-13
H30/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
52-69
52
69
-17
H01/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
49-72
49
72
-23
H03/01
NBA
117.2Avg total
55.4Scored
61.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.457.9110.4-5.523%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.155.9106.1-5.820%-
Last 30 away (15)54.759.9114.7-5.227%-
Last 10 (10)55.461.8117.2-6.410%-
Last 5 (5)53.862.8116.6-9.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)51.657.4109.0-5.821%-
vs Similar (2)64.065.0129.0-1.050%-
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
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A14/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
50-61
50
61
-11
A16/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H18/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
65-54
65
54
+11
H21/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
W
68-59
68
59
+9
H22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
71-67
71
67
+4
A24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
71-56
71
56
+15
H27/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
51-54
51
54
-3
A29/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
D
56-56
56
56
+0
H30/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#7
L
58-76
58
76
-18
H02/01
NBA
121.4Avg total
60.7Scored
60.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.560.3119.8-0.843%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.059.9119.9+0.150%-
Last 30 away (16)59.160.6119.7-1.638%-
Last 10 (10)60.760.7121.4+0.050%-
Last 5 (5)61.461.8123.2-0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)63.565.5129.0-2.050%-
vs Similar (23)59.359.9119.2-0.743%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)56.056.3112.3-0.333%-
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: 117.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers69.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.234.8
52.6%
51.7%69.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.69.6
34.8%
35.4%28.8
🏀 Free throws23.118.9
81.8%
76.6%18.9
They take 93.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). 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: 117.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws23.4 pts a game · 20% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.932.0
51.7%
51.7%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.89.9
41.6%
35.4%29.7
🏀 Free throws29.123.4
80.4%
76.6%23.4
They take 85.7 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: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 05 Jan 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLWLLWWW
Los Angeles Clippers
LLWWLWWLLL
#28
League position
#12
-2.2
Net rating
-2.1
110.0
Offensive rating
112.4
112.2
Defensive rating
114.5
52.5%
Effective FG%
54.7%
54.9%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
13.2%
Turnover %
14.4%
25.6%
Off. rebound %
22.4%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.34
34.8%
3-point %
41.6%
56.1%
Assist %
54.2%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence110.0 · 112.4Defence112.2 · 114.5Shooting52.5% · 54.7%3-point %34.8% · 41.6%Ball care13.2% · 14.4%Off. rebounds25.6% · 22.4%Free throws0.25 · 0.34Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ 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
03/01/19HPhiladelphia 76ers127-132
01/01/19HGolden State Warriors109-132
30/12/18HDenver Nuggets118-122
29/12/18HOklahoma City Thunder102-118
27/12/18AOrlando Magic122-120 OT
23/12/18ABrooklyn Nets103-111
23/12/18AWashington Wizards146-149 OT
20/12/18ABoston Celtics111-103
18/12/18ANew York Knicks128-110
16/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves107-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/01/19HPhiladelphia 76ers113-119
30/12/18HSan Antonio Spurs111-122
29/12/18ALos Angeles Lakers118-107
27/12/18HSacramento Kings127-118
24/12/18AGolden State Warriors127-129
22/12/18HDenver Nuggets132-111
21/12/18HDallas Mavericks125-121
18/12/18HPortland Trail Blazers127-131
16/12/18AOklahoma City Thunder104-110
14/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs87-125

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL23%
HomeWLLLL25%
AwayWWLLW21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games392019
Win %23%25%21%
Points / game106.0105.2106.8
Allowed / game114.8112.2117.6
Point differential-8.8-7.0-10.8
Avg total220.8217.4224.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%15%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)20% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %10%10%11%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL57%
HomeWWWLL67%
AwayWLLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games371819
Win %57%67%47%
Points / game115.8116.7114.9
Allowed / game114.8113.8115.8
Point differential+0.9+2.9-0.9
Avg total230.6230.6230.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+24%28%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (12)86% (7)60% (5)
Overtime %11%17%5%
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 Milwaukee Bucks37271073%117.7107.8+9.9
2 Toronto Raptors40281270%113.0107.9+5.0
3 Denver Nuggets36251169%110.2105.1+5.2
4 Indiana Pacers38261268%107.8101.4+6.4
5 Oklahoma City Thunder37241365%111.9105.4+6.5
6 Golden State Warriors39251464%116.3111.9+4.4
7 Philadelphia 76ers39251464%114.6112.5+2.1
8 Boston Celtics38231561%111.8105.6+6.2
9 Houston Rockets37221559%110.5109.0+1.5
10 Portland Trail Blazers38221658%111.3110.4+0.9
11 Los Angeles Clippers37211657%115.8114.8+0.9
12 San Antonio Spurs39221756%111.8109.2+2.7
13 Los Angeles Lakers38211755%113.0111.3+1.7
14 Miami Heat37191851%107.2105.8+1.4
15 Sacramento Kings38191950%115.0116.7-1.7
16 Utah Jazz39192049%107.9105.7+2.3
17 Charlotte Hornets37181949%112.9111.4+1.6
18 Brooklyn Nets40192148%111.0111.7-0.8
19 Dallas Mavericks38182047%110.4109.8+0.6
20 Memphis Grizzlies38182047%101.5102.4-0.9
21 Detroit Pistons36171947%107.2109.4-2.2
22 Minnesota Timberwolves39182146%111.5111.4+0.0
23 Orlando Magic38172145%103.6107.2-3.6
24 New Orleans Pelicans39172244%116.3115.5+0.7
25 Washington Wizards39152438%112.6116.9-4.3
26 Atlanta Hawks38112729%109.2118.5-9.3
27 Chicago Bulls39102926%100.4109.6-9.3
28 New York Knicks3892924%107.6115.9-8.3
29 Phoenix Suns3993023%106.0114.8-8.8
30 Cleveland Cavaliers3983121%101.7111.6-9.9
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 Suns19253433111
Los Angeles Clippers38302330121
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