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Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 18 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 103-109
22-30 36-30 27-24 18-25
Position#29
Record22-46
FormLLWLL
Points / game107.5
Allowed / game112.5
vs
Position#26
Record24-45
FormWLLLL
Points / game99.8
Allowed / game106.5
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Orlando Magic
05 Nov 2026
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ORL105
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ORL90
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PHX112
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ORL112
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic 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
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
96-100
96
100
-4
91avg 95
A26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
112-130
112
130
-18
100avg 95
A01/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
120-103
120
103
+17
125avg 95
H03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
118-111
118
111
+7
113avg 95
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
109-106
109
106
+3
94avg 95
H05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
127-131
127
131
-4
121avg 95
H08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
L
110-122
110
122
-12
102avg 95
H10/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
W
100-98
100
98
+2
89avg 95
A12/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
101-110
101
110
-9
84avg 95
H13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
101-107
101
107
-6
82avg 95
H16/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-21
24-21
26-35
23-23
27-25
29-30
29-38
27-37
28-32
33-26
33-33
26-12
23-28
35-27
29-24
31-32
19-22
30-20
32-35
28-29
25-38
36-30
31-26
35-37
33-32
30-29
18-29
29-32
25-24
20-23
27-22
28-29
18-33
32-33
29-16
22-28
29-22
18-26
28-26
26-33
221.2Avg total
109.4Scored
111.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)107.5112.5220.1-5.032%
Season at home (35)108.7111.5220.2-2.837%
Season away (33)106.2113.6219.9-7.427%
Last 10 (10)109.4111.8221.2-2.440%
Last 5 (5)107.8113.6221.4-5.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)109.7115.7225.4-6.029%
vs Similar ◀ (9)109.1107.8216.9+1.344%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
105-86
105
86
+19
101avg 91
H26/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
90-101
90
101
-11
73avg 91
H02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
110-99
110
99
+11
106avg 91
H04/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
114-115
114
115
-1
99avg 91
A05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
105-113
105
113
-8
95avg 91
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
98-91
98
91
+7
88avg 91
H09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
81-121
81
121
-40
66avg 91
A11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
104-116
104
116
-12
88avg 91
H12/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
115-120
115
120
-5
109avg 91
A14/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
92-122
92
122
-30
73avg 91
A17/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
22-19
27-27
31-19
25-21
24-31
27-29
16-19
23-22
33-25
27-28
25-20
25-26
28-25
33-20
29-34
24-36
28-20
26-31
38-34
13-28
19-22
24-31
34-24
21-14
24-37
16-21
22-30
19-33
25-24
26-35
28-28
25-29
23-24
35-34
26-35
31-27
20-34
30-33
21-36
21-19
209.8Avg total
101.4Scored
108.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)99.8106.5206.3-6.735%
Season at home (34)98.1102.8200.8-4.735%
Season away (35)101.5110.1211.7-8.634%
Last 10 (10)101.4108.4209.8-7.030%
Last 5 (5)98.0114.0212.0-16.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)101.2109.8211.0-8.732%
vs Similar ◀ (5)100.2111.6211.8-11.40%
vs Weakerno games
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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: -2.8-2.8
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -2.7-2.7Q1: -1.5-1.5Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -0.9-0.9Q4Q4: -1.7-1.7Q4: -2.8-2.8
Phoenix SunsOrlando Magic
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
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
W
47-42
47
42
+5
A26/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
56-55
56
55
+1
A01/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
61-58
61
58
+3
H03/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H04/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H05/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
61-68
61
68
-7
H08/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
63-61
63
61
+2
H10/03
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#22
L
45-47
45
47
-2
A12/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
50-66
50
66
-16
H13/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
47-48
47
48
-1
H16/03
NBA
107.9Avg total
53.7Scored
54.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.355.4109.7-1.250%-
Last 30 at home (18)56.956.5113.4+0.456%-
Last 30 away (12)50.353.8104.2-3.542%-
Last 10 (10)53.754.2107.9-0.560%-
Last 5 (5)53.258.0111.2-4.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)54.157.0111.1-3.048%-
vs Similar ◀ (9)54.751.7106.3+3.056%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
49-46
49
46
+3
H26/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
51-60
51
60
-9
H02/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
W
60-53
60
53
+7
H04/03
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
40-58
40
58
-18
A11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
51-59
51
59
-8
H12/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
58-58
58
58
+0
A14/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
50-67
50
67
-17
A17/03
NBA
106.7Avg total
51.7Scored
55.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.556.6108.1-5.233%-
Last 30 at home (14)50.453.1103.5-2.836%-
Last 30 away (16)52.459.7112.1-7.231%-
Last 10 (10)51.755.0106.7-3.340%-
Last 5 (5)48.459.0107.4-10.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)51.956.6108.5-4.636%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)49.257.0106.2-7.820%-
vs Weakerno games
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: 109.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀18%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers71.8 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.2 pts a game · 18% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 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-pointers68.735.9
52.3%
50.2%71.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers20.16.4
31.8%
35.7%19.2
🏀 Free throws23.418.4
78.6%
77.0%18.4
They take 88.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 20.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 23% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 101.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀61%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.8 pts a game · 61% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers23.1 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.5 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-pointers61.130.9
50.6%
50.2%61.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.07.7
28.5%
35.7%23.1
🏀 Free throws21.216.5
77.8%
77.0%16.5
They take 88.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.0 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 18 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLWLLWWWLL
Orlando Magic
LLLLWLLWLW
#29
League position
#26
-2.3
Net rating
-7.2
105.5
Offensive rating
104.2
107.8
Defensive rating
111.4
51.2%
Effective FG%
48.2%
51.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
14.3%
Turnover %
11.8%
22.4%
Off. rebound %
23.4%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
31.8%
3-point %
28.5%
53.7%
Assist %
52.3%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence105.5 · 104.2Defence107.8 · 111.4Shooting51.2% · 48.2%3-point %31.8% · 28.5%Ball care14.3% · 11.8%Off. rebounds22.4% · 23.4%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Orlando Magic
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
6
Phoenix Suns wins
4
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/03/17HSacramento Kings101-107
13/03/17HPortland Trail Blazers101-110
12/03/17ADallas Mavericks100-98
10/03/17HLos Angeles Lakers110-122
08/03/17HWashington Wizards127-131
05/03/17HBoston Celtics109-106
04/03/17HOklahoma City Thunder118-111
03/03/17HCharlotte Hornets120-103
01/03/17AMemphis Grizzlies112-130
26/02/17AMilwaukee Bucks96-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/03/17AGolden State Warriors92-122
14/03/17ASacramento Kings115-120
12/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers104-116
11/03/17ACharlotte Hornets81-121
09/03/17HChicago Bulls98-91
07/03/17HNew York Knicks105-113
05/03/17AWashington Wizards114-115
04/03/17HMiami Heat110-99
02/03/17HNew York Knicks90-101
26/02/17HAtlanta Hawks105-86

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL32%
HomeWLLLL37%
AwayLLLLW27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683533
Win %32%37%27%
Points / game107.5108.7106.2
Allowed / game112.5111.5113.6
Point differential-5.0-2.8-7.4
Avg total220.1220.2219.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%9%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (24)42% (12)50% (12)
Overtime %9%9%9%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL35%
HomeLWLWL35%
AwayWLLLL34%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693435
Win %35%35%34%
Points / game99.898.1101.5
Allowed / game106.5102.8110.1
Point differential-6.7-4.7-8.6
Avg total206.3200.8211.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%15%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (12)20% (5)43% (7)
Overtime %3%0%6%
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 Warriors68541479%116.2105.1+11.1
2 San Antonio Spurs67521578%106.598.5+8.0
3 Houston Rockets69472268%115.4108.4+7.0
4 Cleveland Cavaliers67452267%110.7106.1+4.6
5 Boston Celtics69442564%107.5105.0+2.5
6 Utah Jazz69432662%100.596.3+4.1
7 Washington Wizards68422662%109.1106.9+2.2
8 Toronto Raptors69402958%106.8103.3+3.5
9 Los Angeles Clippers69402958%107.7105.1+2.6
10 Oklahoma City Thunder68392957%106.8106.1+0.7
11 Memphis Grizzlies69393057%101.4100.4+0.9
12 Atlanta Hawks68373154%103.7104.4-0.7
13 Indiana Pacers68353351%104.3104.9-0.6
14 Miami Heat69343549%102.9101.9+1.0
15 Milwaukee Bucks67333449%104.8104.3+0.5
16 Denver Nuggets68333549%111.2110.8+0.4
17 Detroit Pistons69333648%101.5102.2-0.7
18 Chicago Bulls69323746%101.9103.4-1.5
19 Portland Trail Blazers67303745%108.1110.2-2.1
20 Charlotte Hornets68293943%104.9104.4+0.5
21 Dallas Mavericks68293943%98.0100.1-2.2
22 Minnesota Timberwolves68284041%104.9105.2-0.3
23 New Orleans Pelicans69284141%103.3106.0-2.6
24 Sacramento Kings68274140%103.1106.1-3.1
25 New York Knicks69274239%105.3108.6-3.3
26 Philadelphia 76ers68254337%102.3107.6-5.3
27 Orlando Magic69244535%99.8106.5-6.7
28 Phoenix Suns68224632%107.5112.5-5.0
29 Los Angeles Lakers68204829%104.4111.8-7.4
30 Brooklyn Nets68135519%105.8113.9-8.1
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 Suns22362718103
Orlando Magic30302425109
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