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Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 17 Jan 2024
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 119-117
27-39 24-29 33-28 35-21
Position#9
Record21-17
FormWLLWW
Points / game116.2
Allowed / game114.6
vs
Position#11
Record23-15
FormLWWLL
Points / game118.2
Allowed / game117.5
USANBA· Footprint Center (Phoenix)
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Sacramento Kings
02 Jan 2027
PHX v SAC
upcoming
02 Dec 2026
PHX v SAC
upcoming
02 Jan 2026
PHX129
SAC102
22 Oct 2025
PHX120
SAC116
14 Mar 2025
PHX122
SAC106
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Sacramento Kings 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
Houston Rockets
#19
W
129-113
129
113
+16
130avg 109
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
133-119
133
119
+14
142avg 109
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
112-107
112
107
+5
99avg 109
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
109-88
109
88
+21
104avg 109
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
122-131
122
131
-9
114avg 109
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
113-97
113
97
+16
110avg 109
H06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
115-121
115
121
-6
104avg 109
H08/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
111-138
111
138
-27
95avg 109
A09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
127-109
127
109
+18
119avg 109
A12/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
127-116
127
116
+11
130avg 109
A15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
30-24
43-31
31-29
25-29
36-30
32-28
35-31
30-30
37-24
30-34
22-29
23-20
20-29
35-18
31-14
23-27
20-35
31-35
40-37
31-24
33-29
29-26
32-20
19-22
32-26
31-32
34-28
18-35
31-34
32-37
28-30
20-37
36-25
30-27
39-26
22-31
31-33
40-28
35-31
21-24
233.7Avg total
119.8Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)116.2114.6230.8+1.655%
Season at home (22)116.9115.1232.0+1.750%
Season away (16)115.2113.8229.1+1.462%
Last 10 (10)119.8113.9233.7+5.970%
Last 5 (5)118.6116.2234.8+2.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (16)117.6118.5236.1-0.950%
vs Weaker (13)118.0112.2230.2+5.869%
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
Atlanta Hawks
#21
W
117-110
117
110
+7
114avg 111
A30/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
123-92
123
92
+31
125avg 111
A01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
L
104-111
104
111
-7
93avg 111
H03/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
138-135 OT
138
135
+3
135avg 111
H04/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
135-130
135
130
+5
129avg 111
H06/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
100-133
100
133
-33
82avg 111
H07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
131-110
131
110
+21
134avg 111
A10/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
123-98
123
98
+25
120avg 111
A11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
93-112
93
112
-19
78avg 111
A13/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
142-143 OT
142
143
-1
136avg 111
A15/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-36
30-35
33-20
31-19
34-29
36-29
31-21
22-13
21-25
29-20
28-30
26-36
27-30
40-25
24-34
27-29
36-27
41-30
30-40
28-33
21-33
26-39
14-31
39-30
29-47
39-18
30-30
33-15
33-28
38-31
24-21
28-18
21-29
25-36
27-22
20-25
37-32
29-36
25-27
37-33
238.0Avg total
120.6Scored
117.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)118.2117.5235.7+0.761%
Season at home (19)121.5121.1242.6+0.568%
Season away (19)114.9113.9228.9+1.053%
Last 10 (10)120.6117.4238.0+3.260%
Last 5 (5)117.8119.2237.0-1.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)117.2122.0239.2-4.850%
vs Similar ◀ (15)117.4120.9238.3-3.553%
vs Weaker (11)124.9114.0238.9+10.982%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -3.4-3.4Q2Q2: +3.7+3.7Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +5.2+5.2Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: -4.7-4.7Q4: +4.0+4.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: +1.7+1.7Q1: -3.4-3.4Q2Q2: +3.7+3.7Q2: +3.4+3.4Q3Q3: +5.2+5.2Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: -4.7-4.7Q4: +4.0+4.0
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
Houston Rockets
#19
W
73-55
73
55
+18
A28/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
68-58
68
58
+10
H30/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
67-58
67
58
+9
H01/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
55-47
55
47
+8
H02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
51-70
51
70
-19
H04/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#18
W
62-55
62
55
+7
H06/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
63-58
63
58
+5
H08/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
63-71
63
71
-8
A09/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#16
W
66-52
66
52
+14
A12/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
71-61
71
61
+10
A15/01
NBA
122.4Avg total
63.9Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)61.257.7118.9+3.463%-
Last 30 at home (19)59.657.0116.6+2.663%-
Last 30 away (11)63.959.0122.9+4.964%-
Last 10 (10)63.958.5122.4+5.480%-
Last 5 (5)65.059.4124.4+5.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)62.458.8121.2+3.662%-
vs Weaker (13)59.856.7116.5+3.162%-
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
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
53-71
53
71
-18
A30/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
70-58
70
58
+12
A01/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
50-45
50
45
+5
H03/01
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
67-55
67
55
+12
H04/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
W
77-57
77
57
+20
H06/01
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
47-72
47
72
-25
H07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
68-65
68
65
+3
A10/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#28
W
71-59
71
59
+12
A11/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
46-65
46
65
-19
A13/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
66-68
66
68
-2
A15/01
NBA
123.0Avg total
61.5Scored
61.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)60.261.3121.5-1.153%-
Last 30 at home (15)59.858.5118.3+1.367%-
Last 30 away (15)60.664.1124.7-3.540%-
Last 10 (10)61.561.5123.0+0.060%-
Last 5 (5)59.665.8125.4-6.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)60.562.5123.0-2.050%-
vs Similar ◀ (15)58.163.4121.5-5.340%-
vs Weaker (11)63.058.0121.0+5.073%-
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: 119.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀31%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 31% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers52.431.2
59.5%
54.4%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.412.5
39.8%
36.3%37.5
🏀 Free throws24.619.9
80.9%
78.2%19.9
They take 83.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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: 120.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀11%
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.5 pts a game · 11% 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-pointers56.831.2
54.9%
54.4%62.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.414.9
38.8%
36.3%44.7
🏀 Free throws19.013.5
71.1%
78.2%13.5
They take 95.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 17 Jan 2024 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWLLWLWWWW
Sacramento Kings
LLWWLWWLWW
#9
League position
#11
+5.9
Net rating
+3.1
120.7
Offensive rating
116.0
114.7
Defensive rating
112.9
59.6%
Effective FG%
56.2%
56.2%
Opp. effective FG%
56.5%
13.2%
Turnover %
12.9%
23.2%
Off. rebound %
27.4%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.20
39.8%
3-point %
38.8%
58.6%
Assist %
65.5%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence120.7 · 116.0Defence114.7 · 112.9Shooting59.6% · 56.2%3-point %39.8% · 38.8%Ball care13.2% · 12.9%Off. rebounds23.2% · 27.4%Free throws0.29 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)70% · 60%
■ 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
4
Phoenix Suns wins
6
Sacramento Kings wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/24APortland Trail Blazers127-116
12/01/24ALos Angeles Lakers127-109
09/01/24ALos Angeles Clippers111-138
08/01/24HMemphis Grizzlies115-121
06/01/24HMiami Heat113-97
04/01/24HLos Angeles Clippers122-131
02/01/24HPortland Trail Blazers109-88
01/01/24HOrlando Magic112-107
30/12/23HCharlotte Hornets133-119
28/12/23AHouston Rockets129-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/01/24AMilwaukee Bucks142-143 OT
13/01/24APhiladelphia 76ers93-112
11/01/24ACharlotte Hornets123-98
10/01/24ADetroit Pistons131-110
07/01/24HNew Orleans Pelicans100-133
06/01/24HToronto Raptors135-130
04/01/24HOrlando Magic138-135 OT
03/01/24HCharlotte Hornets104-111
01/01/24AMemphis Grizzlies123-92
30/12/23AAtlanta Hawks117-110

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWW55%
HomeWWLWL50%
AwayLWLWW62%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382216
Win %55%50%62%
Points / game116.2116.9115.2
Allowed / game114.6115.1113.8
Point differential+1.6+1.7+1.4
Avg total230.8232.0229.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%27%31%
Close games (≤5 pts) won62% (13)50% (6)71% (7)
Overtime %5%0%12%
Sacramento Kings
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL61%
HomeLLWWL68%
AwayWWWLL53%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games381919
Win %61%68%53%
Points / game118.2121.5114.9
Allowed / game117.5121.1113.9
Point differential+0.7+0.5+1.0
Avg total235.7242.6228.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%26%37%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (9)100% (6)0% (3)
Overtime %11%16%5%
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 Boston Celtics3931879%121.3111.0+10.3
2 Minnesota Timberwolves39281172%113.1107.3+5.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks38271171%124.6119.7+4.9
4 Oklahoma City Thunder39271269%122.1113.3+8.7
5 Philadelphia 76ers39261367%119.9111.9+8.1
6 Denver Nuggets42281467%116.3111.4+5.0
7 Los Angeles Clippers39251464%117.4111.9+5.5
8 Cleveland Cavaliers38231561%113.1110.7+2.3
9 Sacramento Kings38231561%118.2117.5+0.7
10 Miami Heat40241660%111.9110.6+1.3
11 New Orleans Pelicans39231659%116.9111.4+5.6
12 New York Knicks39231659%114.9110.4+4.5
13 Dallas Mavericks41241759%118.7117.1+1.5
14 Indiana Pacers38211755%125.6123.9+1.8
15 Phoenix Suns38211755%116.2114.6+1.6
16 Orlando Magic40221855%112.2111.2+0.9
17 Utah Jazz42222052%116.8118.2-1.4
18 Houston Rockets39192049%112.7111.8+0.9
19 Los Angeles Lakers39182146%113.8116.5-2.7
20 Chicago Bulls42192345%110.1112.4-2.3
21 Golden State Warriors40182245%117.2118.2-1.0
22 Brooklyn Nets39162341%114.1115.9-1.8
23 Atlanta Hawks39162341%121.3123.5-2.1
24 Toronto Raptors40152538%115.0116.8-1.8
25 Memphis Grizzlies40152538%108.2113.2-5.0
26 Portland Trail Blazers39102926%107.3117.1-9.8
27 Charlotte Hornets3782922%108.3120.1-11.8
28 San Antonio Spurs3973218%112.2121.4-9.1
29 Washington Wizards3973218%115.5125.3-9.8
30 Detroit Pistons4043610%111.8122.6-10.8
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 Suns27243335119
Sacramento Kings39292821117
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