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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Clippers Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 07 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 03:00
Final 106-89
21-20 35-20 19-26 31-23
Position#1
Record29-8
FormLWLWW
Points / game112.6
Allowed / game104.9
vs
Position#18
Record19-19
FormLWLWL
Points / game105.5
Allowed / game105.7
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2021-22
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LAC119
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LAC116
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LAC103
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LAC114
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LAC101
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LAC112
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LAC102
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PHX130
LAC122
04 Jan 2019
PHX111
LAC121
10 Dec 2018
PHX119
LAC123
28 Mar 2018
PHX99
LAC111
23 Feb 2018
PHX117
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Clippers winLost
-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
Washington Wizards
#21
W
118-98
118
98
+20
120avg 108
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
137-106
137
106
+31
144avg 108
H20/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
108-90
108
90
+18
106avg 108
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
113-101
113
101
+12
108avg 108
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-116
107
116
-9
97avg 108
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
113-114
113
114
-1
100avg 108
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
115-97
115
97
+18
110avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
108-123
108
123
-15
86avg 108
A31/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
133-99
133
99
+34
133avg 108
A03/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
123-110
123
110
+13
123avg 108
A05/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-23
31-27
27-21
29-27
37-15
32-32
39-33
29-26
24-25
30-27
31-21
23-17
29-17
16-31
37-21
31-32
27-33
35-25
22-26
23-32
24-25
24-35
27-29
38-25
33-23
27-29
25-29
30-16
20-32
21-35
36-33
31-23
36-27
37-20
33-27
27-25
42-31
22-23
31-30
28-26
222.9Avg total
117.5Scored
105.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (37)112.6104.9217.5+7.678%
Season at home (20)113.2103.7216.9+9.580%
Season away (17)111.9106.5218.4+5.476%
Last 10 (10)117.5105.4222.9+12.170%
Last 5 (5)118.4108.6227.0+9.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)108.3105.9214.2+2.456%
vs Weaker ◀ (21)115.7103.2219.0+12.595%
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Weaker. 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
#9
L
103-124
103
124
-21
94avg 104
A16/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
103-104
103
104
-1
95avg 104
A19/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
92-116
92
116
-24
77avg 104
H21/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
105-89
105
89
+16
103avg 104
A23/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
100-103
100
103
-3
95avg 104
H27/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
108-124
108
124
-16
92avg 104
H28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
91-82
91
82
+9
83avg 104
A30/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
L
108-116
108
116
-8
105avg 104
A01/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
W
120-116
120
116
+4
109avg 104
A02/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
104-122
104
122
-18
95avg 104
H04/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-35
28-30
22-28
22-31
19-24
33-33
27-24
24-23
27-35
21-27
17-30
27-24
25-20
24-18
25-30
31-21
30-32
25-32
28-15
17-24
33-38
22-33
26-30
27-23
26-21
21-19
22-23
22-19
29-32
33-24
25-26
21-34
29-30
20-23
31-34
40-29
21-26
25-38
19-21
39-37
213.0Avg total
103.4Scored
109.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)105.5105.7211.1-0.250%
Season at home (23)105.8105.9211.7-0.152%
Season away (15)104.9105.3210.2-0.347%
Last 10 (10)103.4109.6213.0-6.230%
Last 5 (5)106.2112.0218.2-5.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)104.1106.6210.7-2.457%
vs Similar (15)105.5108.8214.3-3.340%
vs Weaker (8)106.8102.5209.2+4.262%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.2+5.2Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: -2.5-2.5Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: -1.9-1.9Q4Q4: +4.0+4.0Q4: +0.5+0.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +5.2+5.2Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -0.9-0.9Q2: -2.5-2.5Q3Q3: +3.8+3.8Q3: -1.9-1.9Q4Q4: +4.0+4.0Q4: +0.5+0.5
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
Washington Wizards
#21
W
62-50
62
50
+12
H17/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
69-47
69
47
+22
H20/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
45-48
45
48
-3
H24/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H25/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
48-60
48
60
-12
H28/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H30/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A31/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
73-47
73
47
+26
A03/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
64-54
64
54
+10
A05/01
NBA
111.3Avg total
57.8Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.551.0107.5+5.577%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.151.3109.3+6.880%-
Last 30 away (15)54.950.7105.6+4.373%-
Last 10 (10)57.853.5111.3+4.370%-
Last 5 (5)57.256.0113.2+1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (9)52.752.1104.8+0.656%-
vs Weaker ◀ (21)58.150.5108.6+7.786%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Clippers) is Weaker. 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
#9
L
59-65
59
65
-6
A16/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
L
52-57
52
57
-5
A19/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H21/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
49-38
49
38
+11
A23/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
55-64
55
64
-9
H27/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
55-71
55
71
-16
H28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
47-40
47
40
+7
A30/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
62-56
62
56
+6
A01/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
49-53
49
53
-4
A02/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
46-64
46
64
-18
H04/01
NBA
109.2Avg total
52.2Scored
57.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.152.7105.8+0.447%-
Last 30 at home (19)53.753.8107.6-0.147%-
Last 30 away (11)52.050.6102.6+1.445%-
Last 10 (10)52.257.0109.2-4.830%-
Last 5 (5)51.856.8108.6-5.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)53.751.1104.9+2.643%-
vs Similar (15)53.555.1108.6-1.747%-
vs Weaker (8)51.949.4101.2+2.550%-
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: 117.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.6 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.5 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.4 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.830.8
55.2%
53.1%61.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.213.5
38.4%
35.3%40.5
🏀 Free throws18.215.4
84.6%
77.4%15.4
They take 91.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). 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: 103.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.5 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.526.7
50.9%
53.1%53.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.811.5
36.2%
35.3%34.5
🏀 Free throws20.415.5
76.0%
77.4%15.5
They take 84.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWLWLLWWWW
Los Angeles Clippers
LWLWLLWLLL
#1
League position
#18
+11.9
Net rating
-6.2
115.5
Offensive rating
103.8
103.6
Defensive rating
110.0
56.1%
Effective FG%
52.1%
49.3%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
13.6%
Turnover %
13.6%
25.1%
Off. rebound %
17.7%
0.20
Free-throw rate
0.24
38.4%
3-point %
36.2%
60.9%
Assist %
61.3%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence115.5 · 103.8Defence103.6 · 110.0Shooting56.1% · 52.1%3-point %38.4% · 36.2%Ball care13.6% · 13.6%Off. rebounds25.1% · 17.7%Free throws0.20 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)70% · 30%
■ 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
05/01/22ANew Orleans Pelicans123-110
03/01/22ACharlotte Hornets133-99
31/12/21ABoston Celtics108-123
30/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder115-97
28/12/21HMemphis Grizzlies113-114
25/12/21HGolden State Warriors107-116
24/12/21HOklahoma City Thunder113-101
22/12/21ALos Angeles Lakers108-90
20/12/21HCharlotte Hornets137-106
17/12/21HWashington Wizards118-98
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/01/22HMinnesota Timberwolves104-122
02/01/22ABrooklyn Nets120-116
01/01/22AToronto Raptors108-116
30/12/21ABoston Celtics91-82
28/12/21HBrooklyn Nets108-124
27/12/21HDenver Nuggets100-103
23/12/21ASacramento Kings105-89
21/12/21HSan Antonio Spurs92-116
19/12/21AOklahoma City Thunder103-104
16/12/21AUtah Jazz103-124

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW78%
HomeWWLLW80%
AwayWWLWW76%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games372017
Win %78%80%76%
Points / game112.6113.2111.9
Allowed / game104.9103.7106.5
Point differential+7.6+9.6+5.4
Avg total217.5216.8218.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+46%50%41%
Close games (≤5 pts) won78% (9)50% (4)100% (5)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWL50%
HomeWLLLL52%
AwayLWWLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382315
Win %50%52%47%
Points / game105.5105.8104.9
Allowed / game105.7105.9105.3
Point differential-0.2-0.1-0.3
Avg total211.1211.7210.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%26%27%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)80% (5)40% (5)
Overtime %3%4%0%
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 Phoenix Suns3729878%112.6104.9+7.6
2 Golden State Warriors3829976%110.2101.4+8.7
3 Utah Jazz38281074%116.0106.2+9.8
4 Chicago Bulls35251071%110.7107.0+3.7
5 Brooklyn Nets36241267%110.8107.8+3.0
6 Memphis Grizzlies40261465%111.4107.6+3.9
7 Milwaukee Bucks40251562%112.0108.0+4.0
8 Miami Heat39241562%108.1104.3+3.8
9 Philadelphia 76ers37211657%107.1106.1+0.9
10 Cleveland Cavaliers38211755%107.7102.6+5.1
11 Dallas Mavericks38201853%104.9103.4+1.6
12 Toronto Raptors35181751%107.9106.8+1.1
13 Los Angeles Lakers39201951%111.3112.0-0.7
14 Charlotte Hornets39201951%115.5116.6-1.1
15 Los Angeles Clippers38191950%105.5105.7-0.2
16 Denver Nuggets36181850%105.9106.3-0.4
17 Washington Wizards38191950%107.1109.3-2.2
18 New York Knicks39192049%104.8105.4-0.6
19 Minnesota Timberwolves38182047%108.1108.4-0.3
20 Boston Celtics39182146%107.9106.9+0.9
21 Atlanta Hawks37172046%111.1111.0+0.1
22 San Antonio Spurs37152241%110.9110.4+0.5
23 Sacramento Kings40162440%109.4113.8-4.3
24 Portland Trail Blazers37142338%109.0113.2-4.2
25 Indiana Pacers39142536%107.7107.9-0.3
26 New Orleans Pelicans39142536%105.3110.3-5.0
27 Oklahoma City Thunder37132435%99.5106.8-7.2
28 Houston Rockets39112828%107.5115.5-8.0
29 Detroit Pistons3773019%101.1111.1-10.1
30 Orlando Magic3973218%101.9111.5-9.5
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 Suns21351931106
Los Angeles Clippers2020262389
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