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Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 09 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 106-114
26-24 33-26 12-33 35-31
Position#9
Record12-8
FormWWLLW
Points / game116.2
Allowed / game113.2
vs
Position#11
Record11-7
FormLWWLW
Points / game116.5
Allowed / game116.7
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Sacramento Kings
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14 Mar 2025
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10 Nov 2024
PHX118
SAC127
13 Feb 2024
PHX130
SAC125
16 Jan 2024
PHX119
SAC117
08 Dec 2023
PHX106
SAC114
11 Mar 2023
PHX119
SAC128
14 Feb 2023
PHX120
SAC109
10 Apr 2022
PHX109
SAC116
27 Oct 2021
PHX107
SAC110
15 Apr 2021
PHX122
SAC114
07 Jan 2020
PHX103
SAC114
23 Oct 2019
PHX124
SAC95
08 Jan 2019
PHX115
SAC111
04 Dec 2018
PHX105
SAC122
03 Apr 2018
PHX97
SAC94
23 Oct 2017
PHX117
SAC115
15 Mar 2017
PHX101
SAC107
26 Oct 2016
PHX94
SAC113
11 Apr 2016
PHX101
SAC105
04 Nov 2015
PHX118
SAC97
25 Mar 2015
PHX99
SAC108
07 Nov 2014
PHX112
SAC114
13 Dec 2013
PHX116
SAC107
20 Nov 2013
PHX106
SAC113
28 Mar 2013
PHX103
SAC117
17 Dec 2012
PHX101
SAC90
04 Mar 2012
PHX96
SAC88
13 Feb 2011
PHX108
SAC113
12 Nov 2010
PHX103
SAC89
21 Feb 2010
PHX104
SAC88
05 Dec 2009
PHX115
SAC107
03 Apr 2009
PHX139
SAC111
02 Feb 2009
PHX129
SAC81
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings 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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
133-115
133
115
+18
131avg 107
H16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
131-128
131
128
+3
130avg 107
A18/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
140-137 OT
140
137
+3
134avg 107
A20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
120-107
120
107
+13
121avg 107
H22/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
123-115
123
115
+8
117avg 107
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
110-89
110
89
+21
106avg 107
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
116-113
116
113
+3
110avg 107
A26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
105-112
105
112
-7
95avg 107
A30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
111-119
111
119
-8
104avg 107
H02/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
116-109
116
109
+7
108avg 107
H03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-29
41-25
34-28
23-33
41-38
34-37
27-24
29-29
30-30
31-26
24-28
30-31
34-21
22-30
38-31
26-25
26-31
37-16
28-28
32-40
29-27
33-22
19-24
29-16
34-22
30-34
31-36
21-21
20-27
33-33
27-26
25-26
30-41
33-29
28-24
20-25
27-27
23-24
34-21
32-37
234.9Avg total
120.5Scored
114.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)116.2113.2229.4+2.960%
Season at home (10)118.2114.9233.1+3.350%
Season away (10)114.1111.6225.7+2.570%
Last 10 (10)120.5114.4234.9+6.180%
Last 5 (5)111.6108.4220.0+3.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (19)114.1114.8228.8-0.758%
vs Weaker (10)120.3113.9234.2+6.470%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
132-120
132
120
+12
131avg 111
H14/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
125-110
125
110
+15
120avg 111
A16/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
W
129-120
129
120
+9
129avg 111
A18/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
129-113
129
113
+16
131avg 111
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
93-129
93
129
-36
79avg 111
A21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
112-117
112
117
-5
104avg 111
A23/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
124-111
124
111
+13
113avg 111
A25/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
124-123
124
123
+1
111avg 111
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
117-131
117
131
-14
110avg 111
H30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
123-117
123
117
+6
118avg 111
H03/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-25
35-35
42-29
22-31
38-25
34-34
32-21
21-30
29-31
33-31
33-32
34-26
35-36
35-29
37-31
22-17
31-29
22-37
16-34
24-29
30-32
20-32
29-29
33-24
38-31
32-33
22-15
32-32
29-37
26-35
40-32
29-19
27-35
23-37
31-30
36-29
25-30
39-20
24-28
35-39
239.9Avg total
120.8Scored
119.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (18)116.5116.7233.2-0.261%
Season at home (8)121.0119.5240.5+1.575%
Season away (10)112.9114.5227.4-1.650%
Last 10 (10)120.8119.1239.9+1.770%
Last 5 (5)120.0119.8239.8+0.260%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)114.5104.5219.0+10.0100%
vs Similar ◀ (23)112.8117.5230.3-4.739%
vs Weaker (5)115.0105.8220.8+9.2100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: +4.1+4.1Q2: -2.4-2.4Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +1.2+1.2
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q1: +0.4+0.4Q2Q2: +4.1+4.1Q2: -2.4-2.4Q3Q3: +2.0+2.0Q3: +2.5+2.5Q4Q4: -1.6-1.6Q4: +1.2+1.2
Phoenix SunsSacramento Kings
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
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
76-54
76
54
+22
H16/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
D
75-75
75
75
+0
A18/11
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
61-56
61
56
+5
A20/11
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
56-51
56
51
+5
H22/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
63-47
63
47
+16
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
64-56
64
56
+8
A26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
63-70
63
70
-7
H02/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H03/12
NBA
119.2Avg total
62.3Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.256.0114.3+2.260%-
Last 30 at home (15)61.058.3119.3+2.760%-
Last 30 away (15)55.553.7109.2+1.760%-
Last 10 (10)62.356.9119.2+5.460%-
Last 5 (5)58.457.2115.6+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (19)57.356.1113.4+1.258%-
vs Weaker (10)59.956.1116.0+3.860%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Cleveland Cavaliers
#12
W
68-60
68
60
+8
H14/11
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
72-59
72
59
+13
A16/11
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#26
D
62-62
62
62
+0
A18/11
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#6
W
70-65
70
65
+5
A20/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
53-66
53
66
-13
A21/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
50-64
50
64
-14
A23/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#4
W
70-64
70
64
+6
A25/11
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
55-72
55
72
-17
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
50-72
50
72
-22
H30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H03/12
NBA
124.8Avg total
61.4Scored
63.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.158.0116.1+0.153%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.955.5111.4+0.353%-
Last 30 away (15)60.360.5120.9-0.253%-
Last 10 (10)61.463.4124.8-2.050%-
Last 5 (5)57.864.4122.2-6.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)61.553.0114.5+8.5100%-
vs Similar ◀ (23)58.159.8117.9-1.748%-
vs Weaker (5)56.852.0108.8+4.860%-
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: 120.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀49%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀21%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.8 pts a game · 49% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.9 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.8 pts a game · 21% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.129.4
53.4%
54.4%58.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.212.3
40.7%
36.3%36.9
🏀 Free throws28.824.8
86.1%
78.2%24.8
They take 85.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 120.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.6 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers47.4 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.8 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 113.5 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers48.227.8
57.7%
54.4%55.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.115.8
38.4%
36.3%47.4
🏀 Free throws23.917.8
74.5%
78.2%17.8
They take 89.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 09 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WLLWWWWWWW
Sacramento Kings
WLWWLLWWWW
#9
League position
#11
+6.1
Net rating
+1.7
120.6
Offensive rating
117.5
114.5
Defensive rating
115.8
56.1%
Effective FG%
57.7%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
56.0%
12.2%
Turnover %
12.3%
26.1%
Off. rebound %
21.9%
0.34
Free-throw rate
0.27
40.7%
3-point %
38.4%
64.7%
Assist %
64.7%
80%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence120.6 · 117.5Defence114.5 · 115.8Shooting56.1% · 57.7%3-point %40.7% · 38.4%Ball care12.2% · 12.3%Off. rebounds26.1% · 21.9%Free throws0.34 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)80% · 70%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Sacramento Kings
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
Sacramento Kings wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/23HMemphis Grizzlies116-109
02/12/23HDenver Nuggets111-119
30/11/23AToronto Raptors105-112
26/11/23ANew York Knicks116-113
24/11/23AMemphis Grizzlies110-89
23/11/23HGolden State Warriors123-115
22/11/23HPortland Trail Blazers120-107
20/11/23AUtah Jazz140-137 OT
18/11/23AUtah Jazz131-128
16/11/23HMinnesota Timberwolves133-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
03/12/23HDenver Nuggets123-117
30/11/23HLos Angeles Clippers117-131
29/11/23HGolden State Warriors124-123
25/11/23AMinnesota Timberwolves124-111
23/11/23ANew Orleans Pelicans112-117
21/11/23ANew Orleans Pelicans93-129
20/11/23ADallas Mavericks129-113
18/11/23ASan Antonio Spurs129-120
16/11/23ALos Angeles Lakers125-110
14/11/23HCleveland Cavaliers132-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 8 Wins / 2 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLW60%
HomeWWWLW50%
AwayWWWWL70%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games201010
Win %60%50%70%
Points / game116.2118.2114.1
Allowed / game113.2114.9111.6
Point differential+2.9+3.3+2.5
Avg total229.4233.1225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+25%30%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (8)0% (2)83% (6)
Overtime %10%0%20%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLW61%
HomeWWWLW75%
AwayWWLLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games18810
Win %61%75%50%
Points / game116.5121.0112.9
Allowed / game116.7119.5114.5
Point differential-0.2+1.5-1.6
Avg total233.2240.5227.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%12%40%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (5)100% (3)0% (2)
Overtime %11%25%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 Minnesota Timberwolves2117481%113.0105.2+7.8
2 Boston Celtics2016480%117.5108.2+9.4
3 Milwaukee Bucks2014670%121.1118.1+3.0
4 Orlando Magic2215768%114.5109.6+4.9
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2114767%119.7112.5+7.2
6 Philadelphia 76ers2114767%120.9113.8+7.1
7 Denver Nuggets2214864%114.0110.5+3.5
8 Sacramento Kings1811761%116.5116.7-0.2
9 New York Knicks2012860%111.5106.8+4.7
10 Phoenix Suns2012860%116.2113.2+2.9
11 Dallas Mavericks2012860%119.7117.0+2.7
12 Cleveland Cavaliers2213959%111.3110.6+0.7
13 Brooklyn Nets2112957%116.9113.1+3.8
14 Los Angeles Lakers2112957%112.5113.5-1.0
15 Indiana Pacers1810856%128.8125.9+2.8
16 Miami Heat22121055%112.4111.5+0.9
17 New Orleans Pelicans21111052%114.0113.2+0.8
18 Los Angeles Clippers20101050%112.8109.3+3.5
19 Houston Rockets189950%110.1106.9+3.2
20 Golden State Warriors22101245%115.5115.1+0.4
21 Atlanta Hawks2191243%122.2122.5-0.2
22 Toronto Raptors2291341%111.0112.8-1.7
23 Chicago Bulls2391439%108.4112.5-4.1
24 Charlotte Hornets2071335%113.4121.3-7.9
25 Utah Jazz2171433%111.3119.8-8.5
26 Portland Trail Blazers2061430%105.2111.8-6.6
27 Memphis Grizzlies2161529%106.2112.1-5.9
28 Washington Wizards2131814%116.3125.3-9.0
29 San Antonio Spurs2131814%110.7122.8-12.0
30 Detroit Pistons222209%108.0118.2-10.2
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 Suns26331235106
Sacramento Kings24263331114
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