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Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 29 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 102-118
29-36 28-22 27-23 18-37
Position#28
Record9-26
FormWWLLW
Points / game105.1
Allowed / game113.6
vs
Position#10
Record21-12
FormWWWLL
Points / game111.9
Allowed / game105.8
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Oklahoma City Thunder
24 Mar 2027
PHX v OKC
upcoming
23 Mar 2027
PHX v OKC
upcoming
27 Apr 2026
PHX122
OKC131
25 Apr 2026
PHX109
OKC121
11 Feb 2026
PHX109
OKC136
04 Jan 2026
PHX108
OKC105
09 Apr 2025
PHX112
OKC125
03 Mar 2024
PHX110
OKC118
12 Nov 2023
PHX99
OKC111
08 Mar 2023
PHX132
OKC101
24 Feb 2023
PHX124
OKC115
29 Dec 2021
PHX115
OKC97
23 Dec 2021
PHX113
OKC101
02 Apr 2021
PHX140
OKC103
27 Jan 2021
PHX97
OKC102
10 Aug 2020
PHX128
OKC101
31 Jan 2020
PHX107
OKC111
28 Dec 2018
PHX102
OKC118
17 Nov 2018
PHX100
OKC110
02 Mar 2018
PHX116
OKC124
07 Jan 2018
PHX114
OKC100
07 Apr 2017
PHX120
OKC99
03 Mar 2017
PHX118
OKC111
08 Feb 2016
PHX106
OKC122
29 Mar 2015
PHX97
OKC109
26 Feb 2015
PHX117
OKC113
06 Apr 2014
PHX122
OKC115
06 Mar 2014
PHX128
OKC122
10 Feb 2013
PHX69
OKC97
14 Jan 2013
PHX90
OKC102
18 Apr 2012
PHX97
OKC109
30 Mar 2011
PHX98
OKC116
04 Feb 2011
PHX107
OKC111
23 Dec 2009
PHX113
OKC117
14 Mar 2009
PHX106
OKC95
20 Feb 2009
PHX140
OKC118
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
Miami Heat
#17
L
98-115
98
115
-17
95avg 93
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
119-123 OT
119
123
-4
112avg 93
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
86-111
86
111
-25
74avg 93
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
99-89
99
89
+10
82avg 93
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
107-99
107
99
+8
105avg 93
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-110
128
110
+18
122avg 93
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
W
111-103
111
103
+8
103avg 93
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
L
146-149 OT
146
149
-3
130avg 93
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
103-111
103
111
-8
94avg 93
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
122-120 OT
122
120
+2
111avg 93
A27/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-34
14-26
23-29
25-26
29-21
27-37
30-30
25-23
20-29
26-30
18-29
22-23
25-21
25-19
28-27
21-22
28-30
28-28
29-24
22-17
28-32
31-34
41-17
28-27
26-37
33-25
27-18
25-23
29-33
26-22
24-28
30-26
31-38
25-25
18-28
29-20
26-32
36-21
28-34
28-31
224.9Avg total
111.9Scored
113.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (35)105.1113.6218.7-8.526%
Season at home (16)103.0108.8211.8-5.831%
Season away (19)106.8117.6224.5-10.821%
Last 10 (10)111.9113.0224.9-1.150%
Last 5 (5)122.0118.6240.6+3.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)103.9112.5216.5-8.625%
vs Similar (2)122.0117.0239.0+5.050%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormThunder
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
112-114
112
114
-2
103avg 99
A08/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
122-113
122
113
+9
114avg 99
H11/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
114-118
114
118
-4
102avg 99
A13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
98-109
98
109
-11
76avg 99
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
110-104
110
104
+6
99avg 99
H16/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
121-96
121
96
+25
115avg 99
H18/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
132-113
132
113
+19
129avg 99
A20/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
107-106
107
106
+1
97avg 99
A23/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
112-114
112
114
-2
98avg 99
H24/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
109-113
109
113
-4
97avg 99
A25/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-34
34-36
29-17
21-27
30-22
27-24
42-29
23-38
28-25
28-32
28-32
30-29
32-39
20-21
24-22
22-27
30-25
31-25
25-19
24-35
31-22
33-22
24-25
33-27
36-33
35-19
27-37
34-24
26-32
32-29
35-20
14-25
25-35
38-18
17-33
32-28
22-22
38-30
28-34
21-27
223.7Avg total
113.7Scored
110.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)111.9105.8217.7+6.164%
Season at home (16)113.9105.0218.9+8.975%
Season away (17)110.0106.5216.5+3.553%
Last 10 (10)113.7110.0223.7+3.750%
Last 5 (5)116.2108.4224.6+7.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (15)111.1105.9217.1+5.267%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)114.2103.7217.9+10.573%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +6.0+6.0Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: -3.3-3.3
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -2.9-2.9Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: +0.4+0.4Q2: +6.0+6.0Q3Q3: +0.2+0.2Q3: +1.1+1.1Q4Q4: +1.7+1.7Q4: -3.3-3.3
Phoenix SunsOklahoma City Thunder
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
Miami Heat
#17
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#8
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A20/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#25
D
55-55
55
55
+0
A23/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
56-63
56
63
-7
A23/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
62-53
62
53
+9
A27/12
NBA
112.3Avg total
54.9Scored
57.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.956.8108.7-4.927%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.153.0102.1-3.929%-
Last 30 away (16)54.360.1114.4-5.825%-
Last 10 (10)54.957.4112.3-2.520%-
Last 5 (5)58.259.8118.0-1.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)51.056.2107.2-5.125%-
vs Similar (2)64.065.0129.0-1.050%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Oklahoma City ThunderLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
62-70
62
70
-8
A08/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H11/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
61-50
61
50
+11
H16/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
64-44
64
44
+20
H18/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
71-52
71
52
+19
A20/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
58-61
58
61
-3
A23/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
63-53
63
53
+10
H24/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
60-52
60
52
+8
A25/12
NBA
114.9Avg total
60.4Scored
54.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.151.9109.0+5.160%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.550.1108.7+8.473%-
Last 30 away (15)55.653.7109.3+1.947%-
Last 10 (10)60.454.5114.9+5.960%-
Last 5 (5)63.252.4115.6+10.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (15)55.554.1109.6+1.353%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)58.749.7108.4+8.967%-
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: 111.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.4 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.1 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.233.2
50.9%
51.7%66.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.29.7
35.7%
35.4%29.1
🏀 Free throws20.316.4
80.8%
76.6%16.4
They take 92.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Oklahoma City Thundertheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Oklahoma City Thunder: 113.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers66.8 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.5 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.833.4
51.5%
51.7%66.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.69.5
35.7%
35.4%28.5
🏀 Free throws26.818.4
68.7%
76.6%18.4
They take 91.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.6 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 29 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLWWWWLLL
Oklahoma City Thunder
LLWWWWLLWL
#28
League position
#10
-1.0
Net rating
+3.5
106.2
Offensive rating
107.6
107.2
Defensive rating
104.1
51.7%
Effective FG%
52.1%
52.0%
Opp. effective FG%
53.8%
14.1%
Turnover %
15.3%
24.6%
Off. rebound %
27.7%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.29
35.7%
3-point %
35.7%
59.0%
Assist %
52.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.2 · 107.6Defence107.2 · 104.1Shooting51.7% · 52.1%3-point %35.7% · 35.7%Ball care14.1% · 15.3%Off. rebounds24.6% · 27.7%Free throws0.22 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Oklahoma City Thunder
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

DateH/AOpponentScore
27/12/18AOrlando Magic122-120 OT
23/12/18ABrooklyn Nets103-111
23/12/18AWashington Wizards146-149 OT
20/12/18ABoston Celtics111-103
18/12/18ANew York Knicks128-110
16/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves107-99
14/12/18HDallas Mavericks99-89
12/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs86-111
11/12/18HLos Angeles Clippers119-123 OT
08/12/18HMiami Heat98-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/12/18AHouston Rockets109-113
24/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves112-114
23/12/18AUtah Jazz107-106
20/12/18ASacramento Kings132-113
18/12/18HChicago Bulls121-96
16/12/18HLos Angeles Clippers110-104
15/12/18ADenver Nuggets98-109
13/12/18ANew Orleans Pelicans114-118
11/12/18HUtah Jazz122-113
08/12/18AChicago Bulls112-114

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW26%
HomeLLLWW31%
AwayWWLLW21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games351619
Win %26%31%21%
Points / game105.1103.0106.8
Allowed / game113.6108.8117.6
Point differential-8.5-5.8-10.8
Avg total218.7211.8224.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%19%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won43% (7)33% (3)50% (4)
Overtime %11%12%11%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLL64%
HomeWWWWL75%
AwayLLWWL53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %64%75%53%
Points / game111.9113.9110.0
Allowed / game105.8105.0106.5
Point differential+6.1+8.9+3.5
Avg total217.7218.9216.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%44%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)50% (2)43% (7)
Overtime %0%0%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 Bucks34241071%116.5107.7+8.8
2 Toronto Raptors37261170%113.4107.7+5.6
3 Indiana Pacers36241267%107.3100.9+6.4
4 Denver Nuggets32211166%109.8104.5+5.3
5 Golden State Warriors36231364%115.4111.5+3.9
6 Philadelphia 76ers36231364%114.5111.6+2.9
7 Oklahoma City Thunder33211264%111.9105.8+6.1
8 Boston Celtics34201459%111.6105.7+6.0
9 Los Angeles Clippers34201459%115.9114.7+1.2
10 Los Angeles Lakers35201557%113.3111.2+2.1
11 Portland Trail Blazers35201557%110.9110.8+0.1
12 Houston Rockets34191556%109.8108.6+1.2
13 San Antonio Spurs35191654%111.3109.3+2.0
14 Sacramento Kings35191654%115.3116.7-1.4
15 Memphis Grizzlies34181653%101.7101.7+0.0
16 Charlotte Hornets34171750%113.0110.8+2.2
17 Miami Heat34171750%106.7105.9+0.8
18 Detroit Pistons33161748%107.7109.5-1.8
19 Utah Jazz36171947%106.9105.9+1.0
20 Dallas Mavericks34161847%111.0110.3+0.7
21 Brooklyn Nets37172046%110.5111.3-0.8
22 Minnesota Timberwolves35161946%111.4111.5-0.1
23 New Orleans Pelicans36162044%116.3115.5+0.8
24 Orlando Magic34151944%103.3107.0-3.6
25 Washington Wizards36132336%112.1117.2-5.1
26 Atlanta Hawks34102429%109.4118.3-8.8
27 Chicago Bulls36102628%100.7109.7-9.0
28 Phoenix Suns3592626%105.1113.6-8.5
29 New York Knicks3692725%107.8115.6-7.7
30 Cleveland Cavaliers3682822%102.1111.3-9.2
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 Suns29282718102
Oklahoma City Thunder36222337118
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