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Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 20 Dec 2015
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 95-101
26-27 27-18 18-25 24-31
Position#27
Record16-18
FormLWLLW
Points / game104.4
Allowed / game104.1
vs
Position#24
Record12-22
FormLWLLL
Points / game96.8
Allowed / game102.8
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2015-16
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks 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
Detroit Pistons
#15
L
122-127 OT
122
127
-5
A03/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
L
106-109
106
109
-3
A05/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
93-95
93
95
-2
A06/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
103-101
103
101
+2
A08/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
107-104
107
104
+3
H10/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
96-106
96
106
-10
H12/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
108-101
108
101
+7
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
94-104
94
104
-10
A15/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
103-128
103
128
-25
A17/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
104-88
104
88
+16
H19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-31
31-26
32-23
23-32
31-22
29-29
25-27
21-31
16-20
25-23
27-24
25-28
27-30
24-21
10-26
42-24
21-24
28-23
35-26
23-31
26-33
35-24
21-21
14-28
25-27
30-22
30-17
23-35
21-25
22-21
15-31
36-27
28-26
18-33
19-46
38-23
28-17
25-25
24-22
27-24
209.9Avg total
103.6Scored
106.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)104.4104.1208.5+0.247%
Season at home (17)107.8103.6211.4+4.259%
Season away (17)101.0104.7205.7-3.735%
Last 10 (10)103.6106.3209.9-2.740%
Last 5 (5)101.0105.4206.4-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)103.8106.4210.2-2.641%
vs Similar ◀ (13)105.5100.6206.1+4.854%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
70-95
70
95
-25
A03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#15
L
95-102
95
102
-7
A05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
106-91
106
91
+15
H06/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
90-88
90
88
+2
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
95-109
95
109
-14
H10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
83-90
83
90
-7
A12/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
108-95
108
95
+13
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
95-113
95
113
-18
A16/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
90-103
90
103
-13
A17/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
112-121
112
121
-9
A19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
21-28
17-20
17-28
15-19
16-17
24-34
19-16
36-35
29-24
23-24
29-21
25-22
25-16
17-17
18-29
30-26
26-25
22-22
20-28
27-34
17-24
14-25
29-21
23-20
30-28
29-20
21-29
28-18
25-30
21-25
20-31
29-27
21-29
22-25
23-24
24-25
36-33
34-25
23-27
19-36
195.1Avg total
94.4Scored
100.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)96.8102.8199.6-5.935%
Season at home (16)99.9100.1200.0-0.156%
Season away (18)94.1105.2199.2-11.117%
Last 10 (10)94.4100.7195.1-6.330%
Last 5 (5)97.6104.4202.0-6.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)93.2101.7194.9-8.527%
vs Similar ◀ (13)101.1103.1204.2-2.046%
vs Weaker (2)93.0100.0193.0-7.050%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -0.8-0.8Q2Q2: +2.0+2.0Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -2.5-2.5Q3: -3.5-3.5Q4Q4: -1.1-1.1Q4: -0.6-0.6
Phoenix SunsMilwaukee Bucks
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
Detroit Pistons
#15
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A03/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#16
W
60-51
60
51
+9
A05/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
41-43
41
43
-2
A06/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
D
51-51
51
51
+0
A08/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#20
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H10/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
61-57
61
57
+4
H12/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
55-49
55
49
+6
H13/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#19
L
43-46
43
46
-3
A15/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A17/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
53-42
53
42
+11
H19/12
NBA
101.8Avg total
51.6Scored
50.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.650.8101.4-0.247%-
Last 30 at home (14)53.349.7103.0+3.671%-
Last 30 away (16)48.251.8100.0-3.525%-
Last 10 (10)51.650.2101.8+1.450%-
Last 5 (5)51.650.6102.2+1.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (17)50.952.1103.0-1.147%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)50.249.299.3+1.046%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
38-48
38
48
-10
A03/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#15
L
40-51
40
51
-11
A05/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#23
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H06/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
W
42-33
42
33
+9
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
W
48-47
48
47
+1
H10/12
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#5
L
31-49
31
49
-18
A12/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
46-55
46
55
-9
A16/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#6
L
43-54
43
54
-11
A17/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A19/12
NBA
96.0Avg total
46.9Scored
49.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.651.5101.1-1.947%-
Last 30 at home (14)51.649.3100.9+2.371%-
Last 30 away (16)47.953.5101.4-5.625%-
Last 10 (10)46.949.196.0-2.250%-
Last 5 (5)49.852.8102.6-3.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (15)46.549.696.1-3.140%-
vs Similar ◀ (13)53.654.0107.6-0.454%-
vs Weaker (2)46.550.096.5-3.550%-
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: 102.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers59.030.2
51.2%
49.0%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.18.9
34.1%
35.3%26.7
🏀 Free throws20.215.0
74.3%
75.5%15.0
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 94.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀72%
🏀🏀🏀12%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.0 pts a game · 72% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers11.4 pts a game · 12% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.0 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers72.034.0
47.2%
49.0%68.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers13.13.8
29.0%
35.3%11.4
🏀 Free throws19.415.0
77.3%
75.5%15.0
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 13.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 15% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 20 Dec 2015 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLWLWWLLL
Milwaukee Bucks
LLLWLLWWLL
#27
League position
#24
-2.7
Net rating
-6.5
101.0
Offensive rating
97.3
103.7
Defensive rating
103.8
51.2%
Effective FG%
46.7%
51.7%
Opp. effective FG%
49.1%
16.2%
Turnover %
14.3%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
23.3%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.23
34.1%
3-point %
29.0%
58.1%
Assist %
60.8%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence101.0 · 97.3Defence103.7 · 103.8Shooting51.2% · 46.7%3-point %34.1% · 29.0%Ball care16.2% · 14.3%Off. rebounds22.7% · 23.3%Free throws0.24 · 0.23Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Milwaukee Bucks
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
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/15HNew Orleans Pelicans104-88
17/12/15AGolden State Warriors103-128
15/12/15ADallas Mavericks94-104
13/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves108-101
12/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers96-106
10/12/15HOrlando Magic107-104
08/12/15AChicago Bulls103-101
06/12/15AMemphis Grizzlies93-95
05/12/15AWashington Wizards106-109
03/12/15ADetroit Pistons122-127 OT
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/15AGolden State Warriors112-121
17/12/15ALos Angeles Clippers90-103
16/12/15ALos Angeles Lakers95-113
13/12/15HGolden State Warriors108-95
12/12/15AToronto Raptors83-90
10/12/15HLos Angeles Clippers95-109
08/12/15HPortland Trail Blazers90-88
06/12/15HNew York Knicks106-91
05/12/15ADetroit Pistons95-102
03/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs70-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLW47%
HomeLWLWW59%
AwayLLWLL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341717
Win %47%59%35%
Points / game104.4107.8101.0
Allowed / game104.1103.6104.7
Point differential+0.2+4.2-3.7
Avg total208.5211.4205.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%41%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)100% (2)33% (6)
Overtime %6%6%6%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL35%
HomeWWWLW56%
AwayLLLLL17%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341618
Win %35%56%17%
Points / game96.899.994.1
Allowed / game102.8100.1105.2
Point differential-5.9-0.1-11.1
Avg total199.6200.0199.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%31%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)60% (5)0% (3)
Overtime %3%6%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 Warriors3429585%113.4103.0+10.4
2 San Antonio Spurs3425974%100.690.1+10.5
3 Oklahoma City Thunder32221069%107.299.0+8.2
4 Charlotte Hornets34221265%101.896.7+5.1
5 Indiana Pacers33211264%102.998.4+4.5
6 Toronto Raptors35221363%98.894.7+4.1
7 Orlando Magic33201361%100.798.5+2.2
8 Cleveland Cavaliers32191359%100.296.7+3.5
9 Miami Heat34201459%96.695.2+1.4
10 Chicago Bulls33191458%100.6100.7-0.1
11 Atlanta Hawks35201557%99.498.8+0.6
12 Memphis Grizzlies35201557%94.596.8-2.3
13 Boston Celtics32181456%102.498.4+4.0
14 Los Angeles Clippers34191556%101.7101.4+0.3
15 Detroit Pistons36191753%102.099.2+2.9
16 New York Knicks33171652%98.298.6-0.4
17 Houston Rockets36171947%105.0106.5-1.5
18 Phoenix Suns34161847%104.4104.1+0.2
19 Sacramento Kings32151747%104.1105.6-1.5
20 Denver Nuggets33151845%98.2101.2-3.0
21 Washington Wizards31141745%102.9105.6-2.7
22 Dallas Mavericks34151944%98.4100.4-2.0
23 Utah Jazz32141844%97.197.3-0.2
24 Portland Trail Blazers36142239%102.1102.5-0.4
25 Minnesota Timberwolves34132138%100.6103.5-2.9
26 Milwaukee Bucks34122235%96.8102.8-5.9
27 New Orleans Pelicans33102330%101.7107.5-5.8
28 Brooklyn Nets3292328%96.0101.9-5.9
29 Los Angeles Lakers3462818%96.3106.5-10.2
30 Philadelphia 76ers363338%92.0104.4-12.4
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 Suns2627182495
Milwaukee Bucks27182531101
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