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Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 03 Apr 2021
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 140-103
43-13 30-37 30-26 37-27
Position#3
Record33-18
FormLWWWW
Points / game112.9
Allowed / game107.8
vs
Position#27
Record21-29
FormWLLLW
Points / game106.4
Allowed / game112.2
USANBA· Phoenix Suns Arena
NBA2020-21
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Oklahoma City Thunder 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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
122-99
122
99
+23
122avg 108
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
119-123
119
123
-4
119avg 108
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
113-101
113
101
+12
109avg 108
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
111-94
111
94
+17
111avg 108
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
110-100
110
100
+10
104avg 108
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
111-112
111
112
-1
102avg 108
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
104-100
104
100
+4
100avg 108
A26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
101-97 OT
101
97
+4
83avg 108
A28/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
117-110
117
110
+7
116avg 108
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
121-116
121
116
+5
117avg 108
H01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-25
36-27
36-25
26-22
25-25
33-28
33-30
28-40
34-29
30-25
19-24
30-23
31-26
28-18
29-32
23-18
25-20
33-23
27-30
25-27
32-24
27-35
32-27
20-26
29-28
24-23
30-26
21-23
26-29
23-20
27-18
14-23
30-27
34-25
25-33
28-25
39-37
28-21
27-28
27-30
218.1Avg total
112.9Scored
105.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (51)112.9107.8220.7+5.165%
Season at home (27)115.1108.2223.4+6.963%
Season away (24)110.4107.4217.8+3.067%
Last 10 (10)112.9105.2218.1+7.780%
Last 5 (5)110.8107.0217.8+3.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (11)118.3107.1225.4+11.291%
vs Weaker ◀ (19)113.9107.1221.0+6.874%
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. 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
New York Knicks
#11
L
97-119
97
119
-22
92avg 97
H13/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
128-122
128
122
+6
132avg 97
H14/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
102-123
102
123
-21
88avg 97
A17/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
93-116
93
116
-23
72avg 97
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
114-112
114
112
+2
105avg 97
A21/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
112-103
112
103
+9
110avg 97
A23/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
107-116
107
116
-9
96avg 97
H25/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
94-111
94
111
-17
82avg 97
H28/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
106-127
106
127
-21
95avg 97
H30/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
113-103
113
103
+10
111avg 97
H01/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-22
23-34
24-32
19-31
28-31
27-31
35-38
38-22
28-42
35-29
16-31
23-21
21-31
20-30
26-30
26-25
31-22
35-40
24-23
24-27
25-22
32-28
26-26
29-27
21-26
32-23
20-33
34-34
25-21
27-26
28-29
14-35
24-33
39-38
20-29
23-27
30-32
29-35
28-22
26-14
221.8Avg total
106.6Scored
115.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (50)106.4112.2218.6-5.742%
Season at home (26)106.8115.4222.2-8.635%
Season away (24)106.0108.6214.6-2.650%
Last 10 (10)106.6115.2221.8-8.640%
Last 5 (5)106.4112.0218.4-5.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)105.7112.5218.1-6.835%
vs Similar (4)110.2109.0219.2+1.275%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: -1.8-1.8Q2Q2: +5.1+5.1Q2: -1.5-1.5Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: -0.7-0.7
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +2.5+2.5Q1: -1.8-1.8Q2Q2: +5.1+5.1Q2: -1.5-1.5Q3Q3: +1.2+1.2Q3: -4.6-4.6Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: -0.7-0.7
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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H16/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
58-53
58
53
+5
H19/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
64-54
64
54
+10
H20/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
59-44
59
44
+15
H22/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
W
58-43
58
43
+15
A24/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
D
59-59
59
59
+0
A25/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
53-51
53
51
+2
A26/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
D
49-49
49
49
+0
A28/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
64-52
64
52
+12
H31/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H01/04
NBA
110.6Avg total
59.1Scored
51.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.153.0111.1+5.163%-
Last 30 at home (17)60.853.7114.5+7.182%-
Last 30 away (13)54.652.1106.7+2.538%-
Last 10 (10)59.151.5110.6+7.680%-
Last 5 (5)58.453.8112.2+4.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (11)59.952.0111.9+7.964%-
vs Weaker ◀ (19)57.153.6110.6+3.563%-
This opponent (Oklahoma City Thunder) is Weaker. 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
New York Knicks
#11
L
54-56
54
56
-2
H13/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H14/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
63-71
63
71
-8
A17/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
41-61
41
61
-20
A18/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
66-62
66
62
+4
A21/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
57-50
57
50
+7
A23/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
53-49
53
49
+4
H25/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H28/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
63-71
63
71
-8
H30/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
59-67
59
67
-8
H01/04
NBA
115.9Avg total
56.3Scored
59.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.556.0111.5-0.550%-
Last 30 at home (18)55.856.6112.4-0.850%-
Last 30 away (12)54.955.1110.0-0.250%-
Last 10 (10)56.359.6115.9-3.340%-
Last 5 (5)56.856.8113.6+0.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (26)54.955.8110.7-0.946%-
vs Similar (4)59.057.2116.2+1.875%-
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: 112.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.931.7
57.7%
52.8%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.811.3
34.5%
36.6%33.9
🏀 Free throws18.815.6
83.0%
77.7%15.6
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). 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: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.6 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.027.0
50.9%
52.8%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.512.2
37.5%
36.6%36.6
🏀 Free throws22.116.0
72.4%
77.7%16.0
They take 85.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.5 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% 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 03 Apr 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWWLWWWLW
Oklahoma City Thunder
WLLLWWLLWL
#3
League position
#27
+7.7
Net rating
-8.5
113.6
Offensive rating
105.8
105.8
Defensive rating
114.4
55.5%
Effective FG%
53.0%
50.2%
Opp. effective FG%
55.0%
12.8%
Turnover %
16.2%
22.0%
Off. rebound %
25.2%
0.21
Free-throw rate
0.26
34.5%
3-point %
37.5%
61.9%
Assist %
53.3%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence113.6 · 105.8Defence105.8 · 114.4Shooting55.5% · 53.0%3-point %34.5% · 37.5%Ball care12.8% · 16.2%Off. rebounds22.0% · 25.2%Free throws0.21 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)80% · 40%
■ 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
01/04/21HChicago Bulls121-116
31/03/21HAtlanta Hawks117-110
28/03/21ACharlotte Hornets101-97 OT
26/03/21AToronto Raptors104-100
25/03/21AOrlando Magic111-112
24/03/21AMiami Heat110-100
22/03/21HLos Angeles Lakers111-94
20/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves113-101
19/03/21HMinnesota Timberwolves119-123
16/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies122-99
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/04/21HToronto Raptors113-103
30/03/21HDallas Mavericks106-127
28/03/21HBoston Celtics94-111
25/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies107-116
23/03/21AMinnesota Timberwolves112-103
21/03/21AHouston Rockets114-112
18/03/21AAtlanta Hawks93-116
17/03/21AChicago Bulls102-123
14/03/21HMemphis Grizzlies128-122
13/03/21HNew York Knicks97-119

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW65%
HomeLWWWW63%
AwayWWLWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games512724
Win %65%63%67%
Points / game112.9115.1110.4
Allowed / game107.8108.2107.4
Point differential+5.1+6.9+3.0
Avg total220.7223.4217.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%33%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won37% (19)27% (11)50% (8)
Overtime %8%7%8%
Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLW42%
HomeWLLLW35%
AwayWLLWW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games502624
Win %42%35%50%
Points / game106.4106.8106.0
Allowed / game112.2115.4108.6
Point differential-5.7-8.6-2.6
Avg total218.6222.2214.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%8%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (15)57% (7)75% (8)
Overtime %6%4%8%
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 Utah Jazz51401178%116.8107.1+9.8
2 Brooklyn Nets51361571%118.8113.8+5.1
3 Philadelphia 76ers50351570%114.2108.8+5.3
4 Los Angeles Lakers52341865%110.5105.8+4.7
5 Phoenix Suns51331865%112.9107.8+5.1
6 Denver Nuggets51321963%115.5109.4+6.1
7 Los Angeles Clippers53322160%113.5108.7+4.8
8 Milwaukee Bucks50302060%118.3113.2+5.1
9 Portland Trail Blazers51302159%114.3115.5-1.3
10 Dallas Mavericks50282256%112.5110.6+1.9
11 Memphis Grizzlies50262452%112.3111.0+1.3
12 Miami Heat51262551%106.2107.3-1.1
13 Atlanta Hawks53272651%113.1111.7+1.4
14 New York Knicks53272651%104.1103.3+0.8
15 Charlotte Hornets52262650%111.3112.0-0.7
16 San Antonio Spurs49242549%109.8111.7-1.9
17 Golden State Warriors52252748%111.8113.6-1.8
18 Boston Celtics51242747%111.6111.1+0.5
19 Sacramento Kings52242846%114.6118.2-3.6
20 New Orleans Pelicans50232746%115.2114.4+0.8
21 Chicago Bulls51222943%112.3113.3-1.1
22 Indiana Pacers50212942%112.0112.7-0.7
23 Oklahoma City Thunder50212942%106.4112.2-5.7
24 Toronto Raptors52213140%112.1111.6+0.5
25 Orlando Magic52193337%105.3111.1-5.8
26 Cleveland Cavaliers52193337%102.5110.8-8.3
27 Washington Wizards50183236%113.2118.4-5.2
28 Detroit Pistons52163631%106.3109.1-2.8
29 Houston Rockets52163631%107.7112.8-5.1
30 Minnesota Timberwolves52133925%109.2117.0-7.8
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 Suns43303037140
Oklahoma City Thunder13372627103
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