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Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 12 Dec 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 108-115
19-27 32-24 28-33 29-31
Position#14
Record13-14
FormWLWLW
Points / game114.7
Allowed / game113.2
vs
Position#17
Record8-18
FormWLLLW
Points / game108.3
Allowed / game116.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2019-20
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies
09 Apr 2027
PHX v MEM
upcoming
20 Jan 2027
PHX v MEM
upcoming
29 Oct 2025
PHX113
MEM114
11 Feb 2025
PHX112
MEM119
31 Dec 2024
PHX112
MEM117
07 Jan 2024
PHX115
MEM121
02 Dec 2023
PHX116
MEM109
15 Jul 2023
PHX102
MEM79
22 Jan 2023
PHX112
MEM110
23 Dec 2022
PHX100
MEM125
27 Dec 2021
PHX113
MEM114
15 Mar 2021
PHX122
MEM99
05 Jan 2020
PHX114
MEM121
11 Dec 2019
PHX108
MEM115
09 Jul 2019
PHX69
MEM79
30 Mar 2019
PHX115
MEM120
04 Nov 2018
PHX102
MEM100
26 Dec 2017
PHX99
MEM97
21 Dec 2017
PHX97
MEM95
30 Jan 2017
PHX96
MEM115
21 Mar 2016
PHX97
MEM103
27 Feb 2016
PHX111
MEM106
02 Feb 2015
PHX101
MEM102
05 Nov 2014
PHX91
MEM102
14 Apr 2014
PHX91
MEM97
02 Jan 2014
PHX91
MEM99
06 Jan 2013
PHX81
MEM92
12 Dec 2012
PHX82
MEM80
10 Mar 2012
PHX98
MEM91
28 Jan 2012
PHX86
MEM84
08 Dec 2010
PHX98
MEM104
05 Nov 2010
PHX123
MEM118
02 Jan 2010
PHX103
MEM128
25 Nov 2009
PHX126
MEM111
13 Apr 2009
PHX119
MEM110
10 Nov 2008
PHX107
MEM102
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Memphis Grizzlies 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
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
121-124
121
124
-3
H22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
100-98
100
98
+2
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
104-116
104
116
-12
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
132-140
132
140
-8
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
113-120
113
120
-7
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
109-104
109
104
+5
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
114-128
114
128
-14
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
139-132 OT
139
132
+7
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
109-115
109
115
-6
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
125-109
125
109
+16
H10/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-38
33-21
28-36
27-29
30-23
22-22
30-28
18-25
28-28
29-24
20-27
27-37
34-36
35-38
26-34
37-32
25-31
25-22
39-36
24-31
28-21
31-18
21-34
29-31
37-31
21-34
28-38
28-25
38-40
36-30
33-21
18-34
31-23
21-37
26-23
31-32
33-31
28-33
33-21
31-24
235.2Avg total
116.6Scored
118.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (27)114.7113.2227.9+1.448%
Season at home (15)116.1113.2229.3+2.947%
Season away (12)112.9113.2226.2-0.350%
Last 10 (10)116.6118.6235.2-2.040%
Last 5 (5)119.2117.6236.8+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)110.0114.7224.7-4.733%
vs Similar ◀ (18)111.6111.8223.4-0.233%
vs Weaker (9)111.0102.3213.3+8.789%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
95-114
95
114
-19
H20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
L
108-109
108
109
-1
H24/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
114-126
114
126
-12
A26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
119-121
119
121
-2
H28/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
94-103
94
103
-9
H30/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
115-107
115
107
+8
A01/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
104-117
104
117
-13
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
99-106
99
106
-7
A05/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
112-126
112
126
-14
A08/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
110-102
110
102
+8
A10/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-28
16-33
26-22
23-31
35-25
28-30
21-30
24-24
27-36
29-31
27-37
31-22
31-35
29-29
28-28
31-29
24-22
31-18
18-35
21-28
25-21
23-26
38-32
29-28
19-24
28-33
26-28
31-32
20-27
15-23
29-28
35-28
36-32
18-37
30-28
28-29
29-20
25-27
34-32
22-23
220.1Avg total
107.0Scored
113.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)108.3116.1224.3-7.831%
Season at home (14)110.0117.4227.4-7.421%
Season away (12)106.2114.5220.8-8.242%
Last 10 (10)107.0113.1220.1-6.120%
Last 5 (5)108.0111.6219.6-3.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)100.5109.4209.9-8.930%
vs Similar ◀ (16)109.4115.6225.1-6.238%
vs Weaker (4)105.8113.2219.0-7.550%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.5+1.5Q1: +0.6+0.6Q2Q2: +0.2+0.2Q2: -4.5-4.5Q3Q3: -1.4-1.4Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: +0.1+0.1
Phoenix SunsMemphis Grizzlies
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
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
66-59
66
59
+7
H22/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
52-45
52
45
+7
A23/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
W
57-52
57
52
+5
A25/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
L
69-74
69
74
-5
H28/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#13
L
50-53
50
53
-3
H30/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#23
W
59-39
59
39
+20
A03/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#19
L
58-65
58
65
-7
A05/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
74-70
74
70
+4
A06/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#10
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A08/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
L
61-64
61
64
-3
H10/12
NBA
117.9Avg total
59.8Scored
58.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.354.1108.5+0.240%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.956.0110.9-1.129%-
Last 30 away (13)53.651.7105.3+1.954%-
Last 10 (10)59.858.1117.9+1.750%-
Last 5 (5)60.859.6120.4+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)51.757.3109.0-5.70%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)53.356.1109.4-2.733%-
vs Weaker (9)57.249.2106.4+8.067%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
46-61
46
61
-15
H20/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#2
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H24/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
56-67
56
67
-11
A26/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#5
L
60-64
60
64
-4
H28/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
W
55-40
55
40
+15
H30/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#27
W
48-47
48
47
+1
A01/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
47-57
47
57
-10
H03/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
L
35-50
35
50
-15
A05/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#11
L
54-69
54
69
-15
A08/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
54-47
54
47
+7
A10/12
NBA
107.5Avg total
51.8Scored
55.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.654.1106.7-1.547%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.654.4109.0+0.156%-
Last 30 away (14)50.353.7104.0-3.436%-
Last 10 (10)51.855.7107.5-3.940%-
Last 5 (5)47.654.0101.6-6.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)53.552.0105.5+1.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)52.054.6106.6-2.650%-
vs Weaker (4)52.557.5110.0-5.025%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 116.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.4 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.029.4
52.5%
52.3%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.312.8
35.3%
35.7%38.4
🏀 Free throws24.319.4
79.8%
77.2%19.4
They take 92.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 39% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 107.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.5 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.5 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.4 points a game
51%
33%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.829.0
50.2%
52.3%58.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.911.5
35.0%
35.7%34.5
🏀 Free throws19.114.5
75.9%
77.2%14.5
They take 90.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 12 Dec 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLWLWLLLWL
Memphis Grizzlies
WLLLWLLLLL
#14
League position
#17
-1.9
Net rating
-5.9
112.0
Offensive rating
103.5
113.9
Defensive rating
109.4
52.7%
Effective FG%
51.0%
56.2%
Opp. effective FG%
53.6%
11.6%
Turnover %
13.1%
23.4%
Off. rebound %
20.2%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.21
35.3%
3-point %
35.0%
68.5%
Assist %
63.7%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence112.0 · 103.5Defence113.9 · 109.4Shooting52.7% · 51.0%3-point %35.3% · 35.0%Ball care11.6% · 13.1%Off. rebounds23.4% · 20.2%Free throws0.26 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)40% · 20%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Memphis Grizzlies
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
Memphis Grizzlies wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/12/19HMinnesota Timberwolves125-109
08/12/19AHouston Rockets109-115
06/12/19ANew Orleans Pelicans139-132 OT
05/12/19AOrlando Magic114-128
03/12/19ACharlotte Hornets109-104
30/11/19HDallas Mavericks113-120
28/11/19HWashington Wizards132-140
25/11/19ADenver Nuggets104-116
23/11/19AMinnesota Timberwolves100-98
22/11/19HNew Orleans Pelicans121-124
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/12/19AGolden State Warriors110-102
08/12/19AUtah Jazz112-126
05/12/19AChicago Bulls99-106
03/12/19HIndiana Pacers104-117
01/12/19AMinnesota Timberwolves115-107
30/11/19HUtah Jazz94-103
28/11/19HLos Angeles Clippers119-121
26/11/19AIndiana Pacers114-126
24/11/19HLos Angeles Lakers108-109
20/11/19HGolden State Warriors95-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW48%
HomeLLLLW47%
AwayLWLWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games271512
Win %48%47%50%
Points / game114.7116.1112.9
Allowed / game113.2113.2113.2
Point differential+1.4+2.9-0.3
Avg total227.9229.3226.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+22%27%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)40% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %7%0%17%
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW31%
HomeLLLLL21%
AwayLWLLW42%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261412
Win %31%21%42%
Points / game108.3110.0106.2
Allowed / game116.1117.4114.5
Point differential-7.8-7.4-8.2
Avg total224.3227.4220.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%7%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)50% (4)100% (3)
Overtime %4%7%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 Milwaukee Bucks2926390%120.7106.8+13.8
2 Los Angeles Lakers3125681%112.5103.8+8.7
3 Boston Celtics2721678%110.9101.1+9.7
4 Miami Heat2922776%112.5105.5+7.0
5 Philadelphia 76ers2921872%109.2102.3+6.9
6 Denver Nuggets2618869%106.2101.1+5.1
7 Houston Rockets29191066%120.7115.8+4.9
8 Los Angeles Clippers29191066%112.5107.7+4.9
9 Indiana Pacers29191066%110.7106.0+4.8
10 Dallas Mavericks28181064%116.2107.5+8.8
11 Toronto Raptors28181064%111.4106.9+4.5
12 Brooklyn Nets27151256%111.5111.9-0.4
13 Utah Jazz29141548%107.8109.5-1.7
14 Phoenix Suns27131448%114.7113.2+1.4
15 Orlando Magic30141647%102.0102.2-0.2
16 Oklahoma City Thunder26121446%107.7108.2-0.5
17 Detroit Pistons29131645%108.0108.7-0.7
18 Sacramento Kings27121544%107.4110.0-2.6
19 Minnesota Timberwolves28111739%114.1118.2-4.1
20 San Antonio Spurs28111739%110.4114.8-4.4
21 Portland Trail Blazers29111838%112.5114.6-2.1
22 New Orleans Pelicans29111838%115.0119.3-4.3
23 Charlotte Hornets32122038%105.6111.7-6.0
24 Chicago Bulls31112035%106.8108.2-1.4
25 Washington Wizards2791833%116.3119.3-2.9
26 Memphis Grizzlies2681831%108.3116.1-7.8
27 Golden State Warriors3072323%105.8114.2-8.4
28 Atlanta Hawks3072323%106.6117.5-10.9
29 Cleveland Cavaliers2752219%101.3113.4-12.1
30 New York Knicks2852318%100.6110.6-10.1
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns19322829108
Memphis Grizzlies27243331115
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