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Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 14 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 113-111 (OT)
31-25 23-21 31-27 16-28 12-10
Position#29
Record7-17
FormLLLWL
Points / game106.8
Allowed / game113.3
vs
Position#25
Record14-10
FormWWLWW
Points / game104.8
Allowed / game107.1
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2016-17
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winWon
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Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks winLost
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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
#9
L
101-106
101
106
-5
93avg 90
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
92-87
92
87
+5
85avg 90
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
85-98
85
98
-13
76avg 90
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
114-120
114
120
-6
95avg 90
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
109-107
109
107
+2
91avg 90
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
109-138
109
138
-29
94avg 90
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
105-112
105
112
-7
90avg 90
A07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
94-109
94
109
-15
80avg 90
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
119-115
119
115
+4
109avg 90
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
L
119-120 OT
119
120
-1
109avg 90
H12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-26
26-24
34-25
21-31
24-22
22-22
22-22
24-21
27-29
25-18
23-20
10-31
28-29
15-34
36-23
35-34
36-27
14-21
27-27
32-32
30-37
27-29
27-42
25-30
19-33
26-32
30-29
30-18
22-23
31-26
27-33
14-27
32-26
30-26
27-28
30-35
31-25
27-26
24-25
28-34
215.9Avg total
104.7Scored
111.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)106.8113.3220.2-6.529%
Season at home (10)104.4111.0215.4-6.630%
Season away (14)108.6115.0223.6-6.429%
Last 10 (10)104.7111.2215.9-6.530%
Last 5 (5)109.2118.8228.0-9.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)106.0111.5217.5-5.529%
vs Similar ◀ (9)108.2111.9220.1-3.744%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
113-111 OT
113
111
+2
108avg 92
H26/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
102-107
102
107
-5
88avg 92
A27/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
103-112
103
112
-9
86avg 92
H29/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
106-104
106
104
+2
93avg 92
A01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
118-114
118
114
+4
112avg 92
H03/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
106-98
106
98
+8
100avg 92
H05/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
114-103
114
103
+11
104avg 92
A07/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
94-126
94
126
-32
83avg 92
H08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
103-100
103
100
+3
99avg 92
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
118-112
118
112
+6
110avg 92
A12/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-28
22-28
27-18
25-30
22-38
25-20
24-17
31-32
29-24
26-34
26-30
22-24
28-31
30-18
23-25
25-30
30-21
32-31
36-36
20-26
26-21
29-20
26-36
25-21
26-25
27-29
31-23
30-26
26-36
22-27
17-29
29-34
30-32
24-21
24-24
25-23
32-30
25-26
27-19
34-37
216.4Avg total
107.7Scored
108.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)104.8107.1211.9-2.358%
Season at home (13)105.5105.3210.8+0.269%
Season away (11)103.9109.2213.1-5.345%
Last 10 (10)107.7108.7216.4-1.070%
Last 5 (5)107.0107.8214.8-0.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)97.8110.7208.4-12.98%
vs Similar ◀ (16)106.6102.5209.1+4.181%
vs Weaker (2)107.096.5203.5+10.5100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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: -0.8-0.8Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +0.8+0.8Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -4.4-4.4Q4: -1.7-1.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.8-0.8Q1: -0.7-0.7Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: +0.8+0.8Q3Q3: +0.3+0.3Q3: +0.4+0.4Q4Q4: -4.4-4.4Q4: -1.7-1.7
Phoenix SunsNew York Knicks
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
#9
L
46-50
46
50
-4
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
50-48
50
48
+2
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A04/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
45-65
45
65
-20
A07/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
53-49
53
49
+4
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
62-52
62
52
+10
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#21
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H12/12
NBA
104.7Avg total
51.2Scored
53.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.954.1105.0-3.247%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.153.0103.1-2.962%-
Last 30 away (17)51.554.9106.4-3.435%-
Last 10 (10)51.253.5104.7-2.360%-
Last 5 (5)55.056.6111.6-1.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)51.154.3105.4-3.148%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)50.353.6103.9-3.244%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
52-56
52
56
-4
H26/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
47-58
47
58
-11
A27/11
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
55-58
55
58
-3
H29/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
58-49
58
49
+9
A01/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
62-52
62
52
+10
H03/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
55-41
55
41
+14
H05/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
53-54
53
54
-1
A07/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
48-63
48
63
-15
H08/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
57-56
57
56
+1
A12/12
NBA
108.1Avg total
54.1Scored
54.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.653.0104.6-1.447%-
Last 30 at home (17)51.252.1103.3-0.847%-
Last 30 away (13)52.154.2106.2-2.146%-
Last 10 (10)54.154.0108.1+0.150%-
Last 5 (5)53.453.4106.8+0.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)49.855.2105.0-5.325%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)53.452.2105.6+1.256%-
vs Weaker (2)48.046.094.0+2.0100%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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: 104.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.728.3
47.4%
50.2%56.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.510.0
36.4%
35.7%30.0
🏀 Free throws23.018.1
78.7%
77.0%18.1
They take 87.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 107.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.729.6
47.2%
50.2%59.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.810.3
37.1%
35.7%30.9
🏀 Free throws21.717.6
81.1%
77.0%17.6
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 14 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LWLLLWLLWL
New York Knicks
WWLWWWWLLW
#29
League position
#25
-6.3
Net rating
-1.0
101.6
Offensive rating
107.6
108.0
Defensive rating
108.6
49.7%
Effective FG%
49.8%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
49.7%
15.8%
Turnover %
12.7%
24.8%
Off. rebound %
26.9%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
36.4%
3-point %
37.1%
47.5%
Assist %
57.4%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence101.6 · 107.6Defence108.0 · 108.6Shooting49.7% · 49.8%3-point %36.4% · 37.1%Ball care15.8% · 12.7%Off. rebounds24.8% · 26.9%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)30% · 70%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ New York Knicks
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
New York Knicks wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/16HNew Orleans Pelicans119-120 OT
10/12/16ALos Angeles Lakers119-115
08/12/16HIndiana Pacers94-109
07/12/16AUtah Jazz105-112
04/12/16AGolden State Warriors109-138
01/12/16HAtlanta Hawks109-107
27/11/16HDenver Nuggets114-120
26/11/16HMinnesota Timberwolves85-98
24/11/16AOrlando Magic92-87
22/11/16AWashington Wizards101-106
DateH/AOpponentScore
12/12/16ALos Angeles Lakers118-112
10/12/16ASacramento Kings103-100
08/12/16HCleveland Cavaliers94-126
07/12/16AMiami Heat114-103
05/12/16HSacramento Kings106-98
03/12/16HMinnesota Timberwolves118-114
01/12/16AMinnesota Timberwolves106-104
29/11/16HOklahoma City Thunder103-112
27/11/16ACharlotte Hornets102-107
26/11/16HCharlotte Hornets113-111 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL29%
HomeLLWLL30%
AwayLWLLW29%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %29%30%29%
Points / game106.8104.4108.6
Allowed / game113.3111.0115.0
Point differential-6.5-6.6-6.4
Avg total220.2215.4223.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%0%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won56% (9)67% (3)50% (6)
Overtime %17%20%14%
New York Knicks
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW58%
HomeWLWWL69%
AwayLWWWW45%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241311
Win %58%69%45%
Points / game104.8105.5103.9
Allowed / game107.1105.3109.2
Point differential-2.3+0.2-5.3
Avg total211.9210.8213.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%23%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won75% (8)80% (5)67% (3)
Overtime %4%8%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 Warriors2622485%117.8106.1+11.7
2 San Antonio Spurs2419579%103.497.8+5.6
3 Cleveland Cavaliers2318578%111.1102.8+8.3
4 Los Angeles Clippers2518772%109.8100.8+8.9
5 Houston Rockets2518772%112.0106.2+5.8
6 Toronto Raptors2417771%111.5102.6+8.9
7 Memphis Grizzlies2617965%97.697.8-0.2
8 Oklahoma City Thunder2415962%106.7104.3+2.4
9 Utah Jazz25151060%100.595.5+5.0
10 New York Knicks24141058%104.8107.1-2.3
11 Charlotte Hornets25141156%104.3102.2+2.1
12 Chicago Bulls24131154%102.699.8+2.8
13 Boston Celtics24131154%104.5103.0+1.5
14 Indiana Pacers25131252%105.2107.1-1.9
15 Detroit Pistons26131350%99.196.1+3.0
16 Atlanta Hawks25121348%101.6103.4-1.8
17 Milwaukee Bucks23111248%104.0103.6+0.4
18 Portland Trail Blazers26121446%109.6112.1-2.5
19 Orlando Magic26111542%96.2100.8-4.7
20 Washington Wizards2391439%103.9106.2-2.3
21 Sacramento Kings2491538%102.8103.5-0.8
22 Los Angeles Lakers27101737%104.7111.1-6.4
23 Denver Nuggets2591636%105.6108.8-3.2
24 Miami Heat2581732%97.4100.6-3.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans2681831%102.8107.0-4.3
26 Phoenix Suns2471729%106.8113.3-6.5
27 Minnesota Timberwolves2571828%103.7106.7-3.0
28 Brooklyn Nets2361726%106.5115.2-8.7
29 Dallas Mavericks2461825%93.5100.5-7.0
30 Philadelphia 76ers2461825%97.6105.2-7.6
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Phoenix Suns3123311612113
New York Knicks2521272810111
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