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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 17 Nov 2015
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 120-101
26-22 31-31 23-22 40-26
Position#27
Record5-4
FormWLLWW
Points / game104.2
Allowed / game100.1
vs
Position#29
Record2-8
FormLLLLW
Points / game99.2
Allowed / game104.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2015-16
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LAL132
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LAL122
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LAL101
23 Mar 2016
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LAL107
16 Nov 2015
PHX120
LAL101
19 Jan 2015
PHX115
LAL100
29 Oct 2014
PHX119
LAL99
15 Jan 2014
PHX121
LAL114
23 Dec 2013
PHX117
LAL90
18 Mar 2013
PHX99
LAL76
30 Jan 2013
PHX92
LAL86
07 Apr 2012
PHX125
LAL105
19 Feb 2012
PHX102
LAL90
05 Jan 2011
PHX95
LAL99
29 Oct 2010
PHX106
LAL114
29 May 2010
PHX103
LAL111
25 May 2010
PHX115
LAL106
23 May 2010
PHX118
LAL109
12 Mar 2010
PHX96
LAL102
28 Dec 2009
PHX118
LAL103
01 Mar 2009
PHX118
LAL111
20 Nov 2008
PHX92
LAL105
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Lakers 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
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
101-112
101
112
-11
no box
H15/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
95-111
95
111
-16
80avg 93
H29/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
110-92
110
92
+18
102avg 93
H31/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
101-90
101
90
+11
84avg 93
A01/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
96-102
96
102
-6
83avg 93
A03/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
118-97
118
97
+21
114avg 93
H05/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
92-100
92
100
-8
73avg 93
H07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
103-124
103
124
-21
86avg 93
A09/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
118-104
118
104
+14
114avg 93
H13/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
105-81
105
81
+24
100avg 93
H15/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-32
17-37
27-22
31-21
22-24
23-30
21-34
29-23
27-23
28-26
28-20
27-23
27-23
29-25
18-23
27-19
23-22
16-26
33-27
24-27
28-18
21-22
32-29
37-28
14-21
26-21
23-25
29-33
29-29
25-31
23-29
26-35
30-25
28-24
35-24
25-31
27-13
33-15
28-26
17-27
205.2Avg total
103.9Scored
101.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (9)104.2100.1204.3+4.156%
Season at home (6)106.397.5203.8+8.867%
Season away (3)100.0105.3205.3-5.333%
Last 10 (10)103.9101.3205.2+2.650%
Last 5 (5)107.2101.2208.4+6.060%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)94.9101.2196.1-6.424%
vs Similar ◀ (10)96.494.6191.0+1.860%
vs Weaker (3)104.395.3199.7+9.0100%
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLakers
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
111-112
111
112
-1
97avg 85
H29/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
114-132
114
132
-18
98avg 85
A31/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
93-103
93
103
-10
77avg 85
H02/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
109-120
109
120
-11
93avg 85
H04/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
104-98
104
98
+6
89avg 85
A07/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
L
95-99
95
99
-4
76avg 85
A08/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
88-101
88
101
-13
79avg 85
A11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
99-101
99
101
-2
97avg 85
A12/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
82-90
82
90
-8
72avg 85
A14/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
97-85
97
85
+12
93avg 85
H16/11
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
29-29
35-37
16-24
24-40
26-34
33-28
31-30
21-32
24-22
19-27
29-22
36-30
21-30
26-33
26-27
18-27
34-20
27-25
25-26
25-25
24-20
21-26
25-28
23-29
26-21
17-25
22-26
25-26
20-22
25-26
29-27
24-29
16-19
15-16
27-26
21-18
27-26
18-22
31-19
203.3Avg total
99.2Scored
104.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)99.2104.1203.3-4.920%
Season at home (4)102.5105.0207.5-2.525%
Season away (6)97.0103.5200.5-6.517%
Last 10 (10)99.2104.1203.3-4.920%
Last 5 (5)92.295.2187.4-3.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)94.9104.0198.9-9.010%
vs Similar ◀ (10)101.0104.4205.4-3.450%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: +0.6+0.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -3.0-3.0Q2Q2: -1.1-1.1Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: +0.9+0.9Q3: -2.9-2.9Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: +0.6+0.6
Phoenix SunsLos Angeles Lakers
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
43-69
43
69
-26
H15/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
45-54
45
54
-9
H29/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
55-49
55
49
+6
H31/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A01/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
39-48
39
48
-9
A03/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
W
49-40
49
40
+9
H05/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
L
40-42
40
42
-2
H07/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
54-60
54
60
-6
A09/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H13/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
W
60-28
60
28
+32
H15/11
NBA
98.6Avg total
49.9Scored
48.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.149.298.3-0.147%-
Last 30 at home (17)50.146.496.5+3.759%-
Last 30 away (13)47.752.8100.5-5.231%-
Last 10 (10)49.948.798.6+1.250%-
Last 5 (5)52.243.896.0+8.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)46.750.997.6-4.229%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)53.846.6100.4+7.280%-
vs Weaker (3)46.748.094.7-1.333%-
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Los Angeles LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
60-51
60
51
+9
H29/10
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
50-74
50
74
-24
A31/10
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
45-54
45
54
-9
H02/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#22
L
57-60
57
60
-3
H04/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
52-47
52
47
+5
A07/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
49-45
49
45
+4
A08/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A11/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
L
45-48
45
48
-3
A12/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
L
40-48
40
48
-8
A14/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
48-44
48
44
+4
H16/11
NBA
101.6Avg total
49.5Scored
52.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.352.5100.7-4.230%-
Last 30 at home (15)47.651.899.4-4.227%-
Last 30 away (15)48.953.1102.1-4.233%-
Last 10 (10)49.552.1101.6-2.640%-
Last 5 (5)46.247.093.2-0.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (20)47.052.199.2-5.125%-
vs Similar ◀ (10)50.753.1103.8-2.440%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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: 104.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.7 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.329.0
46.5%
49.0%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.29.6
37.9%
35.3%28.7
🏀 Free throws24.417.6
71.8%
75.5%17.6
They take 87.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 99.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀22%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.0 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.5 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.7 pts a game · 22% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.326.0
45.4%
49.0%52.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.88.5
31.7%
35.3%25.5
🏀 Free throws27.821.7
78.1%
75.5%21.7
They take 84.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 9/10 games with a box score before 17 Nov 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWLLWLWWLL
Los Angeles Lakers
WLLLLWLLLL
#27
League position
#29
+4.0
Net rating
-4.9
101.1
Offensive rating
98.6
97.1
Defensive rating
103.5
49.5%
Effective FG%
46.1%
49.4%
Opp. effective FG%
47.5%
16.4%
Turnover %
14.2%
23.8%
Off. rebound %
19.8%
0.28
Free-throw rate
0.33
37.9%
3-point %
31.7%
49.3%
Assist %
56.5%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence101.1 · 98.6Defence97.1 · 103.5Shooting49.5% · 46.1%3-point %37.9% · 31.7%Ball care16.4% · 14.2%Off. rebounds23.8% · 19.8%Free throws0.28 · 0.33Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Los Angeles Lakers
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
15/11/15HDenver Nuggets105-81
13/11/15HLos Angeles Clippers118-104
09/11/15AOklahoma City Thunder103-124
07/11/15HDetroit Pistons92-100
05/11/15HSacramento Kings118-97
03/11/15ALos Angeles Clippers96-102
01/11/15APortland Trail Blazers101-90
31/10/15HPortland Trail Blazers110-92
29/10/15HDallas Mavericks95-111
15/04/15HLos Angeles Clippers101-112
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/11/15HDetroit Pistons97-85
14/11/15ADallas Mavericks82-90
12/11/15AOrlando Magic99-101
11/11/15AMiami Heat88-101
08/11/15ANew York Knicks95-99
07/11/15ABrooklyn Nets104-98
04/11/15HDenver Nuggets109-120
02/11/15HDallas Mavericks93-103
31/10/15ASacramento Kings114-132
29/10/15HMinnesota Timberwolves111-112

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW56%
HomeWWLWW67%
AwayWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games963
Win %56%67%33%
Points / game104.2106.3100.0
Allowed / game100.197.5105.3
Point differential+4.1+8.8-5.3
Avg total204.3203.8205.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+56%67%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%0%
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW20%
HomeLLLW25%
AwayWLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1046
Win %20%25%17%
Points / game99.2102.597.0
Allowed / game104.1105.0103.5
Point differential-4.9-2.5-6.5
Avg total203.3207.5200.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+10%25%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)0% (1)0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%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 Golden State Warriors11110100%114.197.8+16.3
2 San Antonio Spurs108280%101.490.6+10.8
3 Cleveland Cavaliers108280%102.895.6+7.2
4 Chicago Bulls107370%100.999.0+1.9
5 Miami Heat96367%96.690.2+6.3
6 Atlanta Hawks128467%102.8100.3+2.4
7 Toronto Raptors117464%102.097.1+4.9
8 Dallas Mavericks117464%100.899.5+1.4
9 Boston Celtics106460%102.595.9+6.6
10 Los Angeles Clippers106460%105.1104.2+0.9
11 Phoenix Suns95456%104.2100.1+4.1
12 Oklahoma City Thunder116555%110.8105.7+5.1
13 Indiana Pacers116555%96.496.1+0.3
14 Utah Jazz105550%95.591.8+3.7
15 Charlotte Hornets105550%101.499.2+2.2
16 Detroit Pistons105550%96.697.2-0.6
17 Milwaukee Bucks105550%97.7101.4-3.7
18 Denver Nuggets105550%98.3103.0-4.7
19 Washington Wizards84450%103.0109.0-6.0
20 Memphis Grizzlies126650%95.8102.2-6.4
21 New York Knicks115645%98.598.5+0.0
22 Orlando Magic115645%100.9101.2-0.3
23 Minnesota Timberwolves104640%103.1104.5-1.4
24 Sacramento Kings114736%103.8107.9-4.1
25 Houston Rockets114736%100.8108.5-7.7
26 Portland Trail Blazers124833%100.4102.9-2.5
27 Los Angeles Lakers102820%99.2104.1-4.9
28 Brooklyn Nets101910%94.7103.6-8.9
29 New Orleans Pelicans101910%100.2109.4-9.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers110110%90.6103.5-12.8
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 Suns26312340120
Los Angeles Lakers22312226101
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