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Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 08 Mar 2020
Tip-off: 22:00
Final 140-131
47-28 30-31 25-32 38-40
Position#14
Record25-38
FormLLLLW
Points / game112.2
Allowed / game113.5
vs
Position#2
Record53-10
FormWWLWL
Points / game118.8
Allowed / game106.8
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2019-20
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Milwaukee Bucks winLost
-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 Lakers
#1
L
100-125
100
125
-25
90avg 105
A11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
112-106
112
106
+6
102avg 105
H13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
101-118
101
118
-17
88avg 105
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
112-104
112
104
+8
107avg 105
A23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
W
131-111
131
111
+20
131avg 105
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
92-102
92
102
-10
88avg 105
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
L
111-113
111
113
-2
115avg 105
H29/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
L
99-115
99
115
-16
90avg 105
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
114-123
114
123
-9
107avg 105
H04/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
127-117
127
117
+10
125avg 105
H07/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-31
22-30
23-29
25-35
34-24
24-26
29-26
25-30
23-31
20-36
35-26
23-25
22-24
25-33
36-23
29-24
27-35
35-27
37-26
32-23
29-21
20-33
17-22
26-26
24-29
29-23
26-32
32-29
41-28
24-33
16-31
18-23
39-30
29-31
18-26
28-36
34-22
33-36
28-24
32-35
223.3Avg total
109.9Scored
113.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)112.2113.5225.8-1.340%
Season at home (34)112.9113.1225.9-0.235%
Season away (29)111.5114.1225.6-2.645%
Last 10 (10)109.9113.4223.3-3.540%
Last 5 (5)108.6114.0222.6-5.420%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)106.4119.0225.4-12.614%
vs Similar (17)111.4110.4221.8+0.941%
vs Weaker (6)110.3107.7218.0+2.767%
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Milwaukee BucksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormBucks
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
111-118
111
118
-7
96avg 115
A13/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
126-106
126
106
+20
115avg 115
A21/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
119-98
119
98
+21
126avg 115
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
137-134 OT
137
134
+3
135avg 115
A25/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
108-97
108
97
+11
102avg 115
A26/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
133-86
133
86
+47
139avg 115
H29/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
93-85
93
85
+8
89avg 115
A01/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
89-105
89
105
-16
77avg 115
A03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
W
119-100
119
100
+19
116avg 115
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
103-113
103
113
-10
91avg 115
A07/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-34
25-34
26-14
40-36
32-18
38-23
28-30
28-35
31-21
25-29
37-23
26-25
30-25
27-22
38-35
28-41
25-27
25-25
34-19
24-26
31-24
39-23
37-22
26-17
26-20
19-23
25-25
23-17
26-31
26-22
18-28
19-24
36-23
22-33
31-23
30-21
22-19
26-29
28-39
27-26
218.0Avg total
113.8Scored
104.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (63)118.8106.8225.6+12.084%
Season at home (31)121.7107.0228.8+14.790%
Season away (32)116.0106.6222.6+9.478%
Last 10 (10)113.8104.2218.0+9.670%
Last 5 (5)107.497.8205.2+9.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)113.0111.0224.0+2.067%
vs Weaker ◀ (27)118.0106.2224.3+11.885%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.8+2.8Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.3+0.3
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.8+2.8Q1: +3.7+3.7Q2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: +4.4+4.4Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +0.3+0.3
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A11/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
58-50
58
50
+8
H13/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
43-67
43
67
-24
A22/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A23/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A25/02
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#4
L
49-54
49
54
-5
H27/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H29/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#30
W
65-61
65
61
+4
H01/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
W
68-61
68
61
+7
H04/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H07/03
NBA
114.7Avg total
56.4Scored
58.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.557.0111.5-2.540%-
Last 30 at home (16)55.955.5111.4+0.450%-
Last 30 away (14)52.958.6111.5-5.829%-
Last 10 (10)56.458.3114.7-1.950%-
Last 5 (5)60.457.2117.6+3.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (7)52.162.1114.3-10.029%-
vs Similar (17)55.455.8111.2-0.535%-
vs Weaker (6)54.854.2109.0+0.767%-
This opponent (Milwaukee Bucks) is Stronger. 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
Indiana Pacers
#10
L
45-68
45
68
-23
A13/02
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#26
W
70-41
70
41
+29
A21/02
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H23/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#24
W
57-47
57
47
+10
A25/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
50-52
50
52
-2
A26/02
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#6
W
70-47
70
47
+23
H29/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#22
W
45-43
45
43
+2
A01/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#7
L
52-53
52
53
-1
A03/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#10
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H05/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#1
D
48-48
48
48
+0
A07/03
NBA
105.6Avg total
55.1Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.552.0110.5+6.573%-
Last 30 at home (14)63.653.6117.1+10.093%-
Last 30 away (16)54.150.7104.8+3.456%-
Last 10 (10)55.150.5105.6+4.660%-
Last 5 (5)54.649.4104.0+5.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (3)58.052.7110.7+5.333%-
vs Weaker ◀ (27)58.652.0110.5+6.678%-
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: 109.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.1 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.0 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-pointers53.427.9
52.2%
52.3%55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.911.7
36.7%
35.7%35.1
🏀 Free throws22.619.0
84.1%
77.2%19.0
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Milwaukee Buckstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Milwaukee Bucks: 113.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers51.228.5
55.7%
52.3%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.912.8
32.9%
35.7%38.4
🏀 Free throws22.718.4
81.1%
77.2%18.4
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% 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 08 Mar 2020 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLLLWWLWL
Milwaukee Bucks
LWLWWWWWWL
#14
League position
#2
-3.4
Net rating
+9.0
108.1
Offensive rating
106.6
111.5
Defensive rating
97.6
53.3%
Effective FG%
52.9%
55.7%
Opp. effective FG%
47.9%
15.7%
Turnover %
14.6%
22.7%
Off. rebound %
20.5%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.25
36.7%
3-point %
32.9%
71.2%
Assist %
59.8%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence108.1 · 106.6Defence111.5 · 97.6Shooting53.3% · 52.9%3-point %36.7% · 32.9%Ball care15.7% · 14.6%Off. rebounds22.7% · 20.5%Free throws0.26 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)40% · 70%
■ 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
3
Phoenix Suns wins
7
Milwaukee Bucks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/03/20HPortland Trail Blazers127-117
04/03/20HToronto Raptors114-123
01/03/20HGolden State Warriors99-115
29/02/20HDetroit Pistons111-113
27/02/20HLos Angeles Clippers92-102
25/02/20AUtah Jazz131-111
23/02/20AChicago Bulls112-104
22/02/20AToronto Raptors101-118
13/02/20HGolden State Warriors112-106
11/02/20ALos Angeles Lakers100-125
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/03/20ALos Angeles Lakers103-113
05/03/20HIndiana Pacers119-100
03/03/20AMiami Heat89-105
01/03/20ACharlotte Hornets93-85
29/02/20HOklahoma City Thunder133-86
26/02/20AToronto Raptors108-97
25/02/20AWashington Wizards137-134 OT
23/02/20HPhiladelphia 76ers119-98
21/02/20ADetroit Pistons126-106
13/02/20AIndiana Pacers111-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW40%
HomeLLLLW35%
AwayLLLWW45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633429
Win %40%35%45%
Points / game112.2112.9111.5
Allowed / game113.5113.1114.1
Point differential-1.3-0.2-2.6
Avg total225.8225.9225.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%18%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won39% (18)20% (10)62% (8)
Overtime %5%3%7%
Milwaukee Bucks
NBA 2019-20
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWL84%
HomeWWWWW90%
AwayWWWLL78%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games633132
Win %84%90%78%
Points / game118.8121.7116.0
Allowed / game106.8107.0106.6
Point differential+12.0+14.7+9.4
Avg total225.6228.8222.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+57%61%53%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)60% (5)75% (4)
Overtime %3%3%3%
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 Bucks63531084%118.8106.8+12.0
2 Los Angeles Lakers62491379%114.5107.0+7.6
3 Toronto Raptors62441871%113.1106.7+6.4
4 Los Angeles Clippers63432068%116.0109.7+6.2
5 Boston Celtics62422068%113.1106.8+6.3
6 Denver Nuggets63422167%110.6107.6+3.1
7 Utah Jazz63412265%111.3108.0+3.4
8 Miami Heat63402363%112.6109.2+3.3
9 Houston Rockets62392363%118.3114.2+4.1
10 Oklahoma City Thunder63392462%110.9108.4+2.5
11 Dallas Mavericks64392561%116.6110.4+6.3
12 Indiana Pacers63382560%109.3107.3+2.0
13 Philadelphia 76ers64382659%109.4107.4+2.0
14 Memphis Grizzlies64323250%112.6113.6-1.0
15 Brooklyn Nets63293446%110.9111.6-0.7
16 Orlando Magic63283544%105.8107.2-1.4
17 Sacramento Kings63283544%108.9110.8-1.9
18 New Orleans Pelicans64283644%116.2117.0-0.8
19 Portland Trail Blazers65283743%113.5115.4-1.9
20 San Antonio Spurs61263543%112.8114.7-1.9
21 Phoenix Suns63253840%112.2113.5-1.3
22 Washington Wizards62233937%115.9120.0-4.1
23 Charlotte Hornets63224135%102.2109.3-7.1
24 Chicago Bulls64214333%106.8110.0-3.2
25 Detroit Pistons64204431%107.6110.8-3.2
26 Minnesota Timberwolves63194430%113.3117.6-4.3
27 New York Knicks63194430%105.3112.3-6.9
28 Atlanta Hawks65194629%111.0119.2-8.2
29 Cleveland Cavaliers63184529%106.6114.7-8.1
30 Golden State Warriors64154923%106.3114.8-8.5
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 Suns47302538140
Milwaukee Bucks28313240131
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