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Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 22 Jan 2016
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 89-117
18-25 21-26 30-28 20-38
Position#27
Record13-30
FormLLLLL
Points / game101.9
Allowed / game106.7
vs
Position#2
Record36-6
FormWWWWW
Points / game103.9
Allowed / game89.6
USANBA
NBA2015-16
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v San Antonio Spurs
09 Nov 2026
PHX96
SAS122
23 Nov 2025
PHX111
SAS102
02 Nov 2025
PHX130
SAS118
11 Apr 2025
PHX117
SAS98
03 Dec 2024
PHX104
SAS93
02 Nov 2023
PHX121
SAS132
31 Oct 2023
PHX114
SAS115
04 Apr 2023
PHX115
SAS94
30 Jan 2022
PHX115
SAS110
06 Dec 2021
PHX108
SAS104
17 Apr 2021
PHX85
SAS111
20 Jan 2020
PHX118
SAS120
14 Dec 2019
PHX119
SAS121
14 Nov 2018
PHX116
SAS96
31 Oct 2018
PHX90
SAS120
07 Feb 2018
PHX81
SAS129
09 Dec 2017
PHX101
SAS104
14 Jan 2017
PHX108
SAS105
15 Dec 2016
PHX92
SAS107
21 Feb 2016
PHX111
SAS118
21 Jan 2016
PHX89
SAS117
28 Feb 2015
PHX74
SAS101
31 Oct 2014
PHX94
SAS89
21 Feb 2014
PHX106
SAS85
18 Dec 2013
PHX101
SAS108
24 Feb 2013
PHX87
SAS97
25 Apr 2012
PHX106
SAS110
27 Mar 2012
PHX100
SAS107
13 Apr 2011
PHX106
SAS103
03 Nov 2010
PHX110
SAS112
05 May 2010
PHX110
SAS102
03 May 2010
PHX111
SAS102
07 Apr 2010
PHX112
SAS101
15 Dec 2009
PHX116
SAS104
29 Jan 2009
PHX104
SAS114
25 Dec 2008
PHX90
SAS91
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
San Antonio Spurs 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
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
79-112
79
112
-33
62avg 91
A31/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
106-110
106
110
-4
101avg 91
A01/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
119-142
119
142
-23
108avg 91
A02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
77-97
77
97
-20
60avg 91
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
111-102
111
102
+9
104avg 91
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
95-103
95
103
-8
78avg 91
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
97-116
97
116
-19
84avg 91
A13/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
103-117
103
117
-14
92avg 91
A16/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
87-117
87
117
-30
66avg 91
A17/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
94-97
94
97
-3
85avg 91
H20/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
12-32
21-29
23-23
23-28
26-28
27-26
27-33
26-23
18-31
35-28
34-44
32-39
10-25
12-18
29-38
26-16
34-32
26-20
26-33
25-17
20-21
20-32
33-24
22-26
19-25
23-27
34-28
21-36
29-36
18-32
31-28
25-21
23-24
25-34
21-25
18-34
17-25
18-19
26-27
33-26
208.1Avg total
96.8Scored
111.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (43)101.9106.7208.6-4.730%
Season at home (21)104.4103.0207.3+1.443%
Season away (22)99.5110.2209.7-10.618%
Last 10 (10)96.8111.3208.1-14.510%
Last 5 (5)95.2110.0205.2-14.80%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)101.4111.2212.6-9.820%
vs Similar (10)96.9102.8199.7-5.920%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSpurs
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
W
101-95
101
95
+6
98avg 99
H29/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
112-79
112
79
+33
112avg 99
H31/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
121-103
121
103
+18
120avg 99
H03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
123-98
123
98
+25
122avg 99
A05/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
123-98
123
98
+25
125avg 99
H07/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
100-99
100
99
+1
91avg 99
H09/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
106-79
106
79
+27
103avg 99
A12/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
109-99
109
99
+10
102avg 99
A13/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
W
99-95
99
95
+4
89avg 99
H15/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
112-83
112
83
+29
105avg 99
H18/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-27
24-25
26-20
25-23
32-12
29-21
23-23
28-23
29-27
31-28
36-17
25-31
29-30
31-19
30-26
33-23
32-22
36-29
27-23
28-24
26-30
26-19
27-25
21-25
22-20
23-18
32-18
29-23
24-25
29-19
28-22
28-33
20-32
24-18
28-23
27-22
14-16
32-20
32-20
34-27
203.4Avg total
110.6Scored
92.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (42)103.989.6193.5+14.286%
Season at home (24)105.489.2194.7+16.2100%
Season away (18)101.890.2191.9+11.667%
Last 10 (10)110.692.8203.4+17.8100%
Last 5 (5)105.291.0196.2+14.2100%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)99.095.0194.0+4.0100%
vs Weaker ◀ (29)105.288.3193.5+16.890%
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

-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.1-7.1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: +6.9+6.9Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: +7.2+7.2Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +2.4+2.4
-9-4+0+4+9Q1Q1: -7.1-7.1Q1: +1.3+1.3Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: +6.9+6.9Q3Q3: -1.9-1.9Q3: +7.2+7.2Q4Q4: -1.5-1.5Q4: +2.4+2.4
Phoenix SunsSan Antonio Spurs
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
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
33-61
33
61
-28
A31/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#4
L
53-54
53
54
-1
A01/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#21
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#29
L
22-43
22
43
-21
A04/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#7
W
60-52
60
52
+8
H07/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#8
L
40-53
40
53
-13
H09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
42-52
42
52
-10
A13/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#9
L
47-68
47
68
-21
A16/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A17/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#11
L
35-44
35
44
-9
H20/01
NBA
97.7Avg total
43.3Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.053.0101.0-5.030%-
Last 30 at home (13)51.753.0104.7-1.354%-
Last 30 away (17)45.252.998.1-7.812%-
Last 10 (10)43.354.497.7-11.110%-
Last 5 (5)42.455.097.4-12.60%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (20)48.554.6103.2-6.125%-
vs Similar (10)46.949.696.5-2.740%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (San Antonio Spurs) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
San Antonio SpursLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#26
L
50-52
50
52
-2
H29/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#27
W
61-33
61
33
+28
H31/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#19
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H03/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#23
W
60-49
60
49
+11
A05/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#18
W
68-51
68
51
+17
H07/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#24
W
52-49
52
49
+3
H09/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#28
W
45-38
45
38
+7
A12/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#14
W
53-44
53
44
+9
A13/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#3
L
44-50
44
50
-6
H15/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#16
W
46-36
46
36
+10
H18/01
NBA
99.6Avg total
53.9Scored
45.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.042.894.8+9.283%-
Last 30 at home (19)53.244.497.6+8.784%-
Last 30 away (11)50.040.190.1+9.982%-
Last 10 (10)53.945.799.6+8.280%-
Last 5 (5)48.043.491.4+4.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (1)44.050.094.0-6.00%-
vs Weaker ◀ (29)52.342.694.9+9.786%-
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: 96.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀58%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.8 pts a game · 58% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.8 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.2 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.827.9
46.7%
49.0%55.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.38.6
34.0%
35.3%25.8
🏀 Free throws20.315.2
74.9%
75.5%15.2
They take 85.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 25.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 30% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
San Antonio Spurstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

San Antonio Spurs: 110.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀66%
🏀🏀🏀18%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers73.4 pts a game · 66% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.5 pts a game · 18% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 102.3 points a game
58%
25%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers67.036.7
54.8%
49.0%73.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers17.36.5
37.6%
35.3%19.5
🏀 Free throws22.617.7
78.3%
75.5%17.7
They take 84.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 17.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 21% of their shots are threes (league average: 29%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 22 Jan 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLLWLLLL
San Antonio Spurs
WWWWWWWWWW
#27
League position
#2
-14.6
Net rating
+18.4
97.7
Offensive rating
114.0
112.4
Defensive rating
95.7
47.9%
Effective FG%
55.1%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
47.8%
15.6%
Turnover %
12.4%
21.2%
Off. rebound %
23.4%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.27
34.0%
3-point %
37.6%
55.9%
Assist %
59.5%
10%
Form (last 10/10)
100%

Profile

Offence97.7 · 114.0Defence112.4 · 95.7Shooting47.9% · 55.1%3-point %34.0% · 37.6%Ball care15.6% · 12.4%Off. rebounds21.2% · 23.4%Free throws0.24 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)10% · 100%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ San Antonio Spurs
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
20/01/16HIndiana Pacers94-97
17/01/16AMinnesota Timberwolves87-117
16/01/16ABoston Celtics103-117
13/01/16AIndiana Pacers97-116
09/01/16HMiami Heat95-103
07/01/16HCharlotte Hornets111-102
04/01/16ALos Angeles Lakers77-97
02/01/16ASacramento Kings119-142
01/01/16AOklahoma City Thunder106-110
31/12/15ASan Antonio Spurs79-112
DateH/AOpponentScore
18/01/16HDallas Mavericks112-83
15/01/16HCleveland Cavaliers99-95
13/01/16ADetroit Pistons109-99
12/01/16ABrooklyn Nets106-79
09/01/16HNew York Knicks100-99
07/01/16HUtah Jazz123-98
05/01/16AMilwaukee Bucks123-98
03/01/16HHouston Rockets121-103
31/12/15HPhoenix Suns112-79
29/12/15HMinnesota Timberwolves101-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL30%
HomeLLWLL43%
AwayLLLLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games432122
Win %30%43%18%
Points / game101.9104.499.5
Allowed / game106.7103.0110.2
Point differential-4.7+1.4-10.6
Avg total208.6207.3209.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+16%29%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won30% (10)33% (3)29% (7)
Overtime %2%0%5%
San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2015-16
Recent: 10 Wins / 0 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWWW86%
HomeWWWWW100%
AwayWLWWW67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games422418
Win %86%100%67%
Points / game103.9105.4101.8
Allowed / game89.689.290.2
Point differential+14.2+16.2+11.6
Avg total193.5194.7191.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+67%71%61%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (8)100% (4)0% (4)
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 Golden State Warriors4339491%114.6102.4+12.1
2 San Antonio Spurs4236686%103.989.6+14.2
3 Cleveland Cavaliers41301173%101.495.7+5.7
4 Oklahoma City Thunder44321273%108.699.9+8.7
5 Toronto Raptors42271564%101.097.2+3.8
6 Los Angeles Clippers42271564%104.7101.4+3.3
7 Atlanta Hawks44261859%102.399.9+2.4
8 Chicago Bulls41241759%101.9101.2+0.6
9 Dallas Mavericks44251957%101.0101.0+0.0
10 Memphis Grizzlies44251957%96.498.8-2.3
11 Indiana Pacers42231955%102.599.5+3.1
12 Detroit Pistons43232053%101.9100.2+1.7
13 Miami Heat43232053%95.895.7+0.1
14 Boston Celtics43222151%103.7100.8+2.9
15 New York Knicks44222250%99.7100.4-0.7
16 Houston Rockets44222250%104.5105.7-1.1
17 Orlando Magic41202149%98.398.7-0.4
18 Washington Wizards41202149%102.2103.8-1.6
19 Charlotte Hornets42192345%101.5101.0+0.5
20 Sacramento Kings42192345%106.0107.4-1.4
21 Milwaukee Bucks44192543%98.1102.8-4.6
22 Utah Jazz42182443%97.497.7-0.3
23 Portland Trail Blazers45192642%101.4102.8-1.4
24 Denver Nuggets43162737%99.4103.5-4.1
25 New Orleans Pelicans42152736%102.0105.1-3.1
26 Phoenix Suns43133030%101.9106.7-4.7
27 Minnesota Timberwolves44133130%98.9102.9-4.0
28 Brooklyn Nets43113226%95.3103.0-7.7
29 Los Angeles Lakers4493520%96.3106.1-9.9
30 Philadelphia 76ers4463814%94.3104.8-10.5
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 Suns1821302089
San Antonio Spurs25262838117
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