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Phoenix Suns vs Memphis Grizzlies Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 08 Jan 2024
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 115-121
32-26 31-32 34-28 18-35
Position#9
Record19-15
FormWWWLW
Points / game115.7
Allowed / game113.8
vs
Position#24
Record12-23
FormLLWLW
Points / game107.4
Allowed / game113.4
USANBA· Footprint Center (Phoenix)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Memphis Grizzlies
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
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
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
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#29
W
112-108
112
108
+4
110avg 108
H18/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
104-109
104
109
-5
92avg 108
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
105-120
105
120
-15
92avg 108
A23/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
114-128
114
128
-14
108avg 108
H26/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
129-113
129
113
+16
130avg 108
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
133-119
133
119
+14
142avg 108
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
112-107
112
107
+5
99avg 108
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
109-88
109
88
+21
104avg 108
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
122-131
122
131
-9
114avg 108
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
113-97
113
97
+16
110avg 108
H06/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-29
25-29
35-31
31-19
36-20
25-29
20-38
23-22
30-35
24-30
30-38
21-17
24-36
30-28
38-27
22-37
30-24
43-31
31-29
25-29
36-30
32-28
35-31
30-30
37-24
30-34
22-29
23-20
20-29
35-18
31-14
23-27
20-35
31-35
40-37
31-24
33-29
29-26
32-20
19-22
227.3Avg total
115.3Scored
112.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)115.7113.8229.6+1.956%
Season at home (21)117.0114.9231.8+2.152%
Season away (13)113.8112.2225.9+1.662%
Last 10 (10)115.3112.0227.3+3.360%
Last 5 (5)117.8108.4226.2+9.480%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar (16)116.2117.2233.5-1.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)117.9112.3230.2+5.669%
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Memphis GrizzliesUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormGrizzlies
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
115-113
115
113
+2
106avg 103
A20/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
116-103
116
103
+13
111avg 103
H22/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
125-119
125
119
+6
120avg 103
A24/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
W
116-115 OT
116
115
+1
108avg 103
A27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
105-142
105
142
-37
89avg 103
A29/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
106-117
106
117
-11
96avg 103
A30/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
92-123
92
123
-31
74avg 103
H01/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
106-98
106
98
+8
103avg 103
H03/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
111-116
111
116
-5
99avg 103
H04/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
127-113
127
113
+14
131avg 103
A06/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
25-21
16-39
36-27
38-26
35-22
23-34
28-21
30-26
25-32
25-28
40-33
35-26
24-19
19-29
24-32
36-23
27-33
21-32
35-41
22-36
25-33
29-26
21-35
31-23
29-34
29-36
21-31
13-22
20-23
27-17
33-28
26-30
29-30
19-32
28-31
35-23
29-38
29-21
36-35
33-19
227.8Avg total
111.9Scored
115.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)107.4113.4220.9-6.034%
Season at home (16)104.3111.9216.2-7.619%
Season away (19)110.1114.7224.7-4.647%
Last 10 (10)111.9115.9227.8-4.060%
Last 5 (5)108.4113.4221.8-5.040%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)105.6114.7220.3-9.132%
vs Similar (8)113.0107.1220.1+5.962%
vs Weakerno games
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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -1.7-1.7Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: -5.7-5.7Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +4.5+4.5
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -0.4-0.4Q1: -1.7-1.7Q2Q2: +1.6+1.6Q2: -5.7-5.7Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +4.5+4.5
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
Washington Wizards
#29
L
46-58
46
58
-12
H18/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A20/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
54-65
54
65
-11
A23/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
L
54-64
54
64
-10
H26/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
73-55
73
55
+18
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-58
68
58
+10
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
51-70
51
70
-19
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H06/01
NBA
117.0Avg total
59.1Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.657.4117.0+2.157%-
Last 30 at home (19)59.257.9117.1+1.358%-
Last 30 away (11)60.356.6116.9+3.655%-
Last 10 (10)59.157.9117.0+1.260%-
Last 5 (5)60.657.6118.2+3.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar (16)60.857.9118.7+2.856%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)58.257.1115.2+1.154%-
This opponent (Memphis Grizzlies) is Weaker. 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
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
41-60
41
60
-19
A20/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H22/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
50-60
50
60
-10
A24/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
43-48
43
48
-5
A27/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
48-65
48
65
-17
A29/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
54-59
54
59
-5
A30/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
58-70
58
70
-12
H01/01
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
47-40
47
40
+7
H03/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
48-62
48
62
-14
H04/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
L
58-59
58
59
-1
A06/01
NBA
108.4Avg total
50.5Scored
57.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.857.2109.0-5.430%-
Last 30 at home (13)52.857.7110.5-4.931%-
Last 30 away (17)51.156.9107.9-5.829%-
Last 10 (10)50.557.9108.4-7.420%-
Last 5 (5)53.058.0111.0-5.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)50.857.5108.2-6.727%-
vs Similar (8)54.656.6111.2-2.038%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 115.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.3 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.331.2
57.5%
54.4%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.911.1
35.9%
36.3%33.3
🏀 Free throws24.919.6
78.7%
78.2%19.6
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Memphis Grizzliestheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Memphis Grizzlies: 111.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀47%
🏀🏀🏀36%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.6 pts a game · 47% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers40.8 pts a game · 36% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.5 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.226.3
54.6%
54.4%52.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.513.6
35.3%
36.3%40.8
🏀 Free throws24.118.5
76.8%
78.2%18.5
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 44% 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 08 Jan 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLWWWWLLLW
Memphis Grizzlies
WLWLLLWWWW
#9
League position
#24
+3.3
Net rating
-3.9
115.8
Offensive rating
109.0
112.5
Defensive rating
112.9
56.2%
Effective FG%
53.9%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
55.1%
14.0%
Turnover %
13.2%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
18.9%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.28
35.9%
3-point %
35.3%
61.2%
Assist %
63.4%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence115.8 · 109.0Defence112.5 · 112.9Shooting56.2% · 53.9%3-point %35.9% · 35.3%Ball care14.0% · 13.2%Off. rebounds26.1% · 18.9%Free throws0.29 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 60%
■ 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
6
Phoenix Suns wins
4
Memphis Grizzlies wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/01/24HMiami Heat113-97
04/01/24HLos Angeles Clippers122-131
02/01/24HPortland Trail Blazers109-88
01/01/24HOrlando Magic112-107
30/12/23HCharlotte Hornets133-119
28/12/23AHouston Rockets129-113
26/12/23HDallas Mavericks114-128
23/12/23ASacramento Kings105-120
20/12/23APortland Trail Blazers104-109
18/12/23HWashington Wizards112-108
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/01/24ALos Angeles Lakers127-113
04/01/24HToronto Raptors111-116
03/01/24HSan Antonio Spurs106-98
01/01/24HSacramento Kings92-123
30/12/23ALos Angeles Clippers106-117
29/12/23ADenver Nuggets105-142
27/12/23ANew Orleans Pelicans116-115 OT
24/12/23AAtlanta Hawks125-119
22/12/23HIndiana Pacers116-103
20/12/23ANew Orleans Pelicans115-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW56%
HomeWWWLW52%
AwayWLLLW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games342113
Win %56%52%62%
Points / game115.7117.0113.8
Allowed / game113.8114.9112.2
Point differential+1.9+2.1+1.6
Avg total229.6231.8225.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+26%29%23%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)50% (6)71% (7)
Overtime %6%0%15%
Memphis Grizzlies
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW34%
HomeLWLWL19%
AwayWWLLW47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351619
Win %34%19%47%
Points / game107.4104.3110.1
Allowed / game113.4111.9114.7
Point differential-6.0-7.6-4.6
Avg total220.9216.2224.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%12%26%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)0% (3)75% (4)
Overtime %6%0%11%
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 Boston Celtics3428682%121.1109.7+11.4
2 Minnesota Timberwolves35251071%112.9107.7+5.3
3 Milwaukee Bucks34241071%123.8119.2+4.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder34231168%121.8114.2+7.6
5 Denver Nuggets37251268%115.7110.6+5.1
6 Philadelphia 76ers35231266%119.5111.3+8.2
7 Los Angeles Clippers34221265%117.0111.7+5.3
8 Sacramento Kings34211362%117.8117.7+0.1
9 New Orleans Pelicans35211460%116.2110.9+5.4
10 New York Knicks35211460%115.6111.5+4.1
11 Dallas Mavericks37221559%119.0116.8+2.2
12 Orlando Magic36211558%113.9111.9+1.9
13 Cleveland Cavaliers36211558%113.2111.5+1.7
14 Miami Heat35201557%112.5111.6+0.9
15 Phoenix Suns34191556%115.7113.8+1.9
16 Indiana Pacers33181555%126.9124.7+2.2
17 Houston Rockets34181653%112.5109.9+2.6
18 Golden State Warriors35171849%117.1116.5+0.6
19 Utah Jazz37172046%114.6118.7-4.1
20 Los Angeles Lakers34151944%113.4116.1-2.7
21 Brooklyn Nets37162143%114.9116.6-1.6
22 Chicago Bulls37162143%109.1111.5-2.4
23 Toronto Raptors35142140%114.5115.6-1.1
24 Atlanta Hawks35142140%122.2123.7-1.5
25 Memphis Grizzlies35122334%107.4113.4-6.0
26 Portland Trail Blazers35102529%109.0116.3-7.4
27 Charlotte Hornets3382524%109.5120.1-10.6
28 Washington Wizards3562917%115.1126.1-10.9
29 San Antonio Spurs3553014%111.3122.7-11.4
30 Detroit Pistons353329%111.4122.3-10.9
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 Suns32313418115
Memphis Grizzlies26322835121
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