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Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles Lakers Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 25 Oct 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 113-131
30-32 24-44 32-30 27-25
Position#28
Record1-2
FormLWWLL
Points / game105.0
Allowed / game114.0
vs
Position#20
Record0-3
FormLWLLL
Points / game125.3
Allowed / game131.7
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
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
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
L
99-111
99
111
-12
82avg 93
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
103-104
103
104
-1
98avg 93
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
107-117
107
117
-10
99avg 93
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
97-94
97
94
+3
91avg 93
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
103-122
103
122
-19
88avg 93
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
100-117
100
117
-17
88avg 93
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
124-97
124
97
+27
135avg 93
A11/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
121-100
121
100
+21
128avg 93
H18/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
91-119
91
119
-28
78avg 93
A21/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
103-123
103
123
-20
97avg 93
A23/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-27
24-31
26-27
17-26
25-22
32-18
29-35
17-29
24-22
35-36
18-36
30-23
22-22
24-18
27-29
24-25
21-39
25-24
24-23
33-36
29-33
21-31
22-27
28-26
29-26
15-28
39-22
41-21
37-24
19-22
27-27
38-27
16-30
33-35
30-27
12-27
23-32
24-38
34-36
22-17
215.2Avg total
104.8Scored
110.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (3)105.0114.0219.0-9.033%
Season at home (1)121.0100.0221.0+21.0100%
Season away (2)97.0121.0218.0-24.00%
Last 10 (10)104.8110.4215.2-5.630%
Last 5 (5)107.8111.2219.0-3.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)102.3116.8219.1-14.57%
vs Similar (3)106.3103.0209.3+3.367%
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
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
83-84
83
84
-1
75avg 101
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
110-117
110
117
-7
103avg 101
A04/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
W
122-112 OT
122
112
+10
124avg 101
H05/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
96-113
96
113
-17
88avg 101
H07/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
97-112
97
112
-15
81avg 101
H08/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
99-105
99
105
-6
89avg 101
H11/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
115-100
115
100
+15
111avg 101
A12/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
119-128
119
128
-9
108avg 101
A19/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
115-124
115
124
-9
103avg 101
H21/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
142-143 OT
142
143
-1
135avg 101
H23/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-19
21-24
21-17
19-24
31-24
29-41
29-30
21-22
29-30
29-31
23-26
27-21
26-30
32-21
15-29
23-33
21-30
23-20
23-32
30-30
16-23
32-33
27-26
24-23
39-32
25-21
28-21
23-26
31-34
32-31
28-28
28-35
28-31
34-35
35-32
18-26
26-40
34-25
36-34
32-29
223.6Avg total
109.8Scored
113.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (3)125.3131.7257.0-6.30%
Season at home (2)128.5133.5262.0-5.00%
Season away (1)119.0128.0247.0-9.00%
Last 10 (10)109.8113.8223.6-4.020%
Last 5 (5)118.0120.0238.0-2.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)107.7117.2224.8-9.50%
vs Similar (21)114.8113.0227.7+1.848%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)98.795.0193.7+3.767%
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.9-1.9Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: -2.9-2.9Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: +0.5+0.5Q4: -2.4-2.4
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
#17
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H29/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
W
57-40
57
40
+17
A31/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A02/04
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
46-40
46
40
+6
H04/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#7
L
46-63
46
63
-17
H07/04
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
50-64
50
64
-14
H09/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
L
44-54
44
54
-10
A11/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
56-46
56
46
+10
H18/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
49-65
49
65
-16
A21/10
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
47-70
47
70
-23
A23/10
NBA
106.8Avg total
51.0Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.956.7106.6-6.730%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.557.7108.2-7.229%-
Last 30 away (16)49.455.8105.2-6.331%-
Last 10 (10)51.055.8106.8-4.840%-
Last 5 (5)49.259.8109.0-10.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (27)49.657.4107.0-7.826%-
vs Similar (3)53.050.0103.0+3.067%-
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
Sacramento Kings
#24
D
43-43
43
43
+0
H02/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
60-65
60
65
-5
A04/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#13
L
58-61
58
61
-3
H05/04
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H07/04
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
44-50
44
50
-6
H08/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
48-56
48
56
-8
H11/04
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#17
W
64-53
64
53
+11
A12/04
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
63-65
63
65
-2
A19/10
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
62-66
62
66
-4
H21/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
60-65
60
65
-5
H23/10
NBA
113.5Avg total
56.0Scored
57.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.957.7115.6+0.240%-
Last 30 at home (15)54.854.9109.7-0.133%-
Last 30 away (15)60.960.5121.5+0.447%-
Last 10 (10)56.057.5113.5-1.520%-
Last 5 (5)59.461.0120.4-1.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)55.359.5114.8-4.20%-
vs Similar (21)60.057.9117.9+2.057%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)48.352.7101.0-4.30%-
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: 104.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers53.028.1
53.0%
51.7%56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.511.0
34.9%
35.4%33.0
🏀 Free throws21.215.6
73.6%
76.6%15.6
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). 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: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.2 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 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-pointers57.630.6
53.1%
51.7%61.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.910.3
33.3%
35.4%30.9
🏀 Free throws23.717.7
74.7%
76.6%17.7
They take 88.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% 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 25 Oct 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLWWLLWLLL
Los Angeles Lakers
LLLWLLLWLL
#28
League position
#20
-5.5
Net rating
-3.8
103.8
Offensive rating
104.9
109.4
Defensive rating
108.7
52.8%
Effective FG%
52.0%
53.3%
Opp. effective FG%
51.8%
15.1%
Turnover %
14.3%
19.8%
Off. rebound %
21.0%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.9%
3-point %
33.3%
61.9%
Assist %
58.7%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence103.8 · 104.9Defence109.4 · 108.7Shooting52.8% · 52.0%3-point %34.9% · 33.3%Ball care15.1% · 14.3%Off. rebounds19.8% · 21.0%Free throws0.25 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)30% · 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

Head-to-head record
5
Phoenix Suns wins
5
Los Angeles Lakers wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/10/18AGolden State Warriors103-123
21/10/18ADenver Nuggets91-119
18/10/18HDallas Mavericks121-100
11/04/18ADallas Mavericks124-97
09/04/18HGolden State Warriors100-117
07/04/18HNew Orleans Pelicans103-122
04/04/18HSacramento Kings97-94
02/04/18AGolden State Warriors107-117
31/03/18AHouston Rockets103-104
29/03/18HLos Angeles Clippers99-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/10/18HSan Antonio Spurs142-143 OT
21/10/18HHouston Rockets115-124
19/10/18APortland Trail Blazers119-128
12/04/18ALos Angeles Clippers115-100
11/04/18HHouston Rockets99-105
08/04/18HUtah Jazz97-112
07/04/18HMinnesota Timberwolves96-113
05/04/18HSan Antonio Spurs122-112 OT
04/04/18AUtah Jazz110-117
02/04/18HSacramento Kings83-84

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLL33%
HomeW100%
AwayLL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games312
Win %33%100%0%
Points / game105.0121.097.0
Allowed / game114.0100.0121.0
Point differential-9.0+21.0-24.0
Avg total219.0221.0218.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%100%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won---
Overtime %0%0%0%
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLL0%
HomeLL0%
AwayL0%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games321
Win %0%0%0%
Points / game125.3128.5119.0
Allowed / game131.7133.5128.0
Point differential-6.3-5.0-9.0
Avg total257.0262.0247.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+0%0%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (1)0% (1)-
Overtime %33%50%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 New Orleans Pelicans330100%132.0116.7+15.3
2 Denver Nuggets440100%113.099.8+13.2
3 Toronto Raptors550100%117.0105.8+11.2
4 Milwaukee Bucks440100%119.5108.5+11.0
5 Detroit Pistons330100%118.0116.0+2.0
6 Golden State Warriors43175%113.2106.5+6.8
7 Portland Trail Blazers32167%124.3117.3+7.0
8 Memphis Grizzlies32167%102.0104.0-2.0
9 Indiana Pacers53260%110.2102.0+8.2
10 Miami Heat42250%109.0104.0+5.0
11 Utah Jazz42250%107.5105.5+2.0
12 Boston Celtics42250%99.898.5+1.2
13 Los Angeles Clippers42250%107.5106.8+0.8
14 Atlanta Hawks42250%117.0118.0-1.0
15 Brooklyn Nets42250%105.2106.5-1.2
16 Dallas Mavericks42250%114.8119.2-4.5
17 Orlando Magic42250%100.0106.8-6.8
18 San Antonio Spurs42250%114.8121.8-7.0
19 Charlotte Hornets52340%112.2110.4+1.8
20 Minnesota Timberwolves52340%116.2115.6+0.6
21 Philadelphia 76ers52340%114.0116.8-2.8
22 Washington Wizards31233%116.7118.0-1.3
23 Phoenix Suns31233%105.0114.0-9.0
24 Houston Rockets41325%109.2115.2-6.0
25 Chicago Bulls41325%111.2117.5-6.2
26 Sacramento Kings41325%122.2129.5-7.2
27 New York Knicks51420%106.4110.2-3.8
28 Los Angeles Lakers3030%125.3131.7-6.3
29 Oklahoma City Thunder3030%104.0115.7-11.7
30 Cleveland Cavaliers4040%106.0120.5-14.5
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 Suns30243227113
Los Angeles Lakers32443025131
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