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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 21 Oct 2017
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 130-132
36-40 37-30 26-36 31-26
Position#30
Record0-1
FormLWWLL
Points / game76.0
Allowed / game124.0
vs
Position#21
Record0-1
FormWWWLL
Points / game92.0
Allowed / game108.0
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Lakers
08 Feb 2027
PHX v LAL
upcoming
15 Nov 2026
PHX v LAL
upcoming
26 Feb 2026
PHX113
LAL110
23 Dec 2025
PHX132
LAL108
14 Dec 2025
PHX114
LAL116
26 Nov 2024
PHX127
LAL100
28 Oct 2024
PHX109
LAL105
25 Feb 2024
PHX123
LAL113
10 Nov 2023
PHX119
LAL122
19 Dec 2022
PHX130
LAL104
22 Nov 2022
PHX115
LAL105
05 Apr 2022
PHX121
LAL110
13 Mar 2022
PHX140
LAL111
01 Jun 2021
PHX115
LAL85
25 May 2021
PHX102
LAL109
23 May 2021
PHX99
LAL90
21 Mar 2021
PHX111
LAL94
18 Dec 2020
PHX113
LAL114
16 Dec 2020
PHX107
LAL112
15 Apr 2020
PHX v LAL
upcoming
12 Nov 2019
PHX115
LAL123
02 Mar 2019
PHX118
LAL109
24 Oct 2018
PHX113
LAL131
13 Nov 2017
PHX93
LAL100
20 Oct 2017
PHX130
LAL132
09 Mar 2017
PHX110
LAL122
15 Feb 2017
PHX137
LAL101
23 Mar 2016
PHX119
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 winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Los Angeles Lakers 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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
106-120
106
120
-14
101avg 95
A26/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
91-95
91
95
-4
75avg 95
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
118-124
118
124
-6
107avg 95
H31/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
117-130
117
130
-13
107avg 95
A02/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
116-123
116
123
-7
108avg 95
H03/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
111-120
111
120
-9
99avg 95
H06/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
120-99
120
99
+21
111avg 95
H08/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
124-111
124
111
+13
124avg 95
H09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
104-129
104
129
-25
77avg 95
A12/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
76-124
76
124
-48
46avg 95
H19/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
18-38
29-31
33-29
26-22
12-27
32-20
24-24
23-24
35-31
24-36
33-26
26-31
21-37
32-26
34-34
30-33
21-31
33-28
29-31
33-33
18-41
34-17
26-33
33-29
32-19
39-29
24-24
25-27
40-29
28-36
36-20
20-26
25-28
14-30
38-39
27-32
21-29
14-31
20-38
21-26
225.8Avg total
108.3Scored
117.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)76.0124.0200.0-48.00%
Season at home (1)76.0124.0200.0-48.00%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)108.3117.5225.8-9.220%
Last 5 (5)107.0116.6223.6-9.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)109.0116.1225.0-7.124%
vs Similar (9)109.4112.6222.0-3.133%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. 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
Washington Wizards
#9
L
108-119
108
119
-11
101avg 93
H29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
104-119
104
119
-15
96avg 93
A31/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
104-115
104
115
-11
91avg 93
A01/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
108-103
108
103
+5
97avg 93
H02/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
102-95
102
95
+7
97avg 93
A06/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
98-94
98
94
+4
85avg 93
H08/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
110-109
110
109
+1
103avg 93
H10/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
108-96
108
96
+12
101avg 93
H12/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
94-109
94
109
-15
79avg 93
A13/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
92-108
92
108
-16
80avg 93
H20/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-27
31-28
37-27
13-37
37-37
23-30
22-29
22-23
22-28
28-27
22-38
32-22
22-27
28-22
29-31
29-23
31-14
22-27
23-29
26-25
18-31
26-14
25-25
29-24
29-21
24-30
25-28
32-30
26-25
31-28
28-20
23-23
28-43
22-21
20-29
24-16
19-27
23-26
21-34
29-21
209.5Avg total
102.8Scored
106.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (1)92.0108.0200.0-16.00%
Season at home (1)92.0108.0200.0-16.00%
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)102.8106.7209.5-3.950%
Last 5 (5)100.4103.2203.6-2.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)104.2114.0218.2-9.727%
vs Similar (8)107.1111.6218.8-4.538%
vs Weaker ◀no games
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.7-6.7Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: -3.8-3.8Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.7-6.7Q1: -2.1-2.1Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: +0.5+0.5Q3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q3: -3.8-3.8Q4Q4: -1.9-1.9Q4: +1.5+1.5
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
47-69
47
69
-22
A26/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
L
44-47
44
47
-3
A28/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H31/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
53-63
53
63
-10
A02/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
54-59
54
59
-5
H03/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H06/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
71-48
71
48
+23
H08/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
68-65
68
65
+3
H09/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
39-58
39
58
-19
A12/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#10
L
35-60
35
60
-25
H19/10
NBA
111.6Avg total
52.2Scored
59.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.156.4109.6-3.343%-
Last 30 at home (17)56.956.4113.4+0.553%-
Last 30 away (13)48.256.5104.6-8.331%-
Last 10 (10)52.259.4111.6-7.220%-
Last 5 (5)53.057.8110.8-4.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)52.357.2109.5-4.943%-
vs Similar (9)55.154.7109.8+0.444%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. 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
Washington Wizards
#9
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H29/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
60-67
60
67
-7
A31/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
50-55
50
55
-5
A01/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
50-49
50
49
+1
H02/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
53-41
53
41
+12
A06/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
44-45
44
45
-1
H08/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
53-51
53
51
+2
H10/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
57-53
57
53
+4
H12/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
50-64
50
64
-14
A13/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
42-53
42
53
-11
H20/10
NBA
105.0Avg total
51.7Scored
53.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.657.5109.1-5.930%-
Last 30 at home (17)49.555.9105.4-6.535%-
Last 30 away (13)54.459.6114.0-5.223%-
Last 10 (10)51.753.3105.0-1.650%-
Last 5 (5)49.253.2102.4-4.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)51.557.9109.5-6.436%-
vs Similar (8)51.856.5108.2-4.812%-
vs Weaker ◀no games
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: 108.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀63%
🏀🏀🏀19%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.2 pts a game · 63% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 18% 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-pointers68.234.1
50.0%
51.0%68.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.56.9
29.4%
36.1%20.7
🏀 Free throws26.219.4
74.0%
76.5%19.4
They take 91.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 23.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 26% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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: 102.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.4 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.1 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.3 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers66.333.7
50.8%
51.0%67.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers21.16.7
31.8%
36.1%20.1
🏀 Free throws20.815.3
73.6%
76.5%15.3
They take 87.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 21.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% 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 21 Oct 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLWWLLLLLL
Los Angeles Lakers
LLWWWWWLLL
#30
League position
#21
-8.9
Net rating
-3.9
104.6
Offensive rating
103.1
113.5
Defensive rating
107.0
48.5%
Effective FG%
50.1%
53.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.2%
13.6%
Turnover %
15.3%
28.6%
Off. rebound %
27.6%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.24
29.4%
3-point %
31.8%
51.7%
Assist %
54.0%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence104.6 · 103.1Defence113.5 · 107.0Shooting48.5% · 50.1%3-point %29.4% · 31.8%Ball care13.6% · 15.3%Off. rebounds28.6% · 27.6%Free throws0.29 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)20% · 50%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
7
Phoenix Suns wins
3
Los Angeles Lakers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/10/17HPortland Trail Blazers76-124
12/04/17ASacramento Kings104-129
09/04/17HDallas Mavericks124-111
08/04/17HOklahoma City Thunder120-99
06/04/17HGolden State Warriors111-120
03/04/17HHouston Rockets116-123
02/04/17APortland Trail Blazers117-130
31/03/17HLos Angeles Clippers118-124
28/03/17AAtlanta Hawks91-95
26/03/17ACharlotte Hornets106-120
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/10/17HLos Angeles Clippers92-108
13/04/17AGolden State Warriors94-109
12/04/17HNew Orleans Pelicans108-96
10/04/17HMinnesota Timberwolves110-109
08/04/17HSacramento Kings98-94
06/04/17ASan Antonio Spurs102-95
02/04/17HMemphis Grizzlies108-103
01/04/17ALos Angeles Clippers104-115
31/03/17AMinnesota Timberwolves104-119
29/03/17HWashington Wizards108-119

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
HomeL0%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %0%0%-
Points / game76.076.0-
Allowed / game124.0124.0-
Point differential-48.0-48.0-
Avg total200.0200.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%-
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallL0%
HomeL0%
Away--
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games11-
Win %0%0%-
Points / game92.092.0-
Allowed / game108.0108.0-
Point differential-16.0-16.0-
Avg total200.0200.0-
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%-
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %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 Portland Trail Blazers220100%119.086.0+33.0
2 Oklahoma City Thunder110100%105.084.0+21.0
3 Toronto Raptors110100%117.0100.0+17.0
4 Los Angeles Clippers110100%108.092.0+16.0
5 Memphis Grizzlies110100%103.091.0+12.0
6 Cleveland Cavaliers220100%109.098.0+11.0
7 San Antonio Spurs110100%107.099.0+8.0
8 Washington Wizards220100%117.5113.0+4.5
9 Houston Rockets220100%113.5110.5+3.0
10 Detroit Pistons21150%106.5102.5+4.0
11 Golden State Warriors21150%124.5121.0+3.5
12 Utah Jazz21150%101.598.0+3.5
13 Charlotte Hornets21150%99.596.5+3.0
14 Orlando Magic21150%118.5117.5+1.0
15 Sacramento Kings21150%96.596.5+0.0
16 Brooklyn Nets21150%128.5130.5-2.0
17 Minnesota Timberwolves21150%99.5102.0-2.5
18 Indiana Pacers21150%118.0122.5-4.5
19 Milwaukee Bucks21150%102.5108.0-5.5
20 Atlanta Hawks21150%104.0110.0-6.0
21 Boston Celtics31233%100.3100.7-0.3
22 Dallas Mavericks2020%99.5105.0-5.5
23 Miami Heat1010%109.0116.0-7.0
24 Philadelphia 76ers2020%103.5111.0-7.5
25 Denver Nuggets1010%96.0106.0-10.0
26 New Orleans Pelicans2020%105.5115.5-10.0
27 Los Angeles Lakers1010%92.0108.0-16.0
28 Chicago Bulls1010%100.0117.0-17.0
29 New York Knicks1010%84.0105.0-21.0
30 Phoenix Suns1010%76.0124.0-48.0
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 Suns36372631130
Los Angeles Lakers40303626132
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