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Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 08 Feb 2018
Tip-off: 03:30
Final 81-129
9-28 22-41 19-28 31-32
Position#30
Record18-37
FormLWLLL
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game112.2
vs
Position#13
Record34-21
FormLWWLL
Points / game100.9
Allowed / game98.0
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2017-18
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v San Antonio Spurs
09 Nov 2026
PHX96
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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
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
108-100
108
100
+8
103avg 95
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
L
105-109
105
109
-4
103avg 95
A23/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
101-116
101
116
-15
90avg 95
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
85-107
85
107
-22
62avg 95
H27/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
102-113
102
113
-11
89avg 95
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
109-120
109
120
-11
95avg 95
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
102-88
102
88
+14
98avg 95
H01/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
97-129
97
129
-32
79avg 95
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
110-115
110
115
-5
109avg 95
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
L
93-112
93
112
-19
78avg 95
A07/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-31
31-19
25-23
23-27
26-30
27-23
26-23
26-33
18-32
26-31
21-36
36-17
23-33
26-20
18-28
18-26
24-28
29-32
24-32
25-21
26-22
21-42
27-26
35-30
36-17
21-29
24-15
21-27
23-28
17-34
33-32
24-35
31-25
28-23
35-38
16-29
28-33
29-24
22-31
14-24
212.1Avg total
101.2Scored
110.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)104.6112.2216.8-7.533%
Season at home (28)103.6111.7215.4-8.132%
Season away (27)105.7112.6218.3-7.033%
Last 10 (10)101.2110.9212.1-9.720%
Last 5 (5)102.2112.8215.0-10.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)102.4111.4213.8-9.021%
vs Similar (6)102.0102.5204.5-0.567%
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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
100-95
100
95
+5
91avg 96
A18/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
83-86
83
86
-3
71avg 96
A20/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
86-94
86
94
-8
80avg 96
H22/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
114-102
114
102
+12
104avg 96
H24/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
108-85
108
85
+23
107avg 96
A25/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
78-97
78
97
-19
68avg 96
H27/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
113-98
113
98
+15
115avg 96
H29/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
106-104
106
104
+2
105avg 96
H31/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
91-102
91
102
-11
84avg 96
H02/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
111-120
111
120
-9
98avg 96
H04/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-26
20-20
25-18
24-31
18-17
19-27
23-19
23-23
23-22
20-24
16-25
27-23
25-29
38-26
26-26
25-21
22-21
29-19
26-24
31-21
13-25
18-25
30-31
17-16
29-22
20-28
30-19
34-29
30-30
30-25
20-26
26-23
14-27
24-27
32-28
21-20
24-33
25-28
29-26
33-33
197.3Avg total
99.0Scored
98.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (55)100.998.0198.9+2.962%
Season at home (28)105.298.8204.0+6.579%
Season away (27)96.597.2193.7-0.744%
Last 10 (10)99.098.3197.3+0.750%
Last 5 (5)99.8104.2204.0-4.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)94.3104.0198.3-9.70%
vs Similar (14)98.599.3197.8-0.843%
vs Weaker ◀ (13)104.496.5200.9+7.885%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -3.1-3.1Q4: +2.1+2.1
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: -1.5-1.5Q1: -2.3-2.3Q2Q2: -2.2-2.2Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -2.9-2.9Q3: +1.5+1.5Q4Q4: -3.1-3.1Q4: +2.1+2.1
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
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A20/01
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#15
D
53-53
53
53
+0
A23/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
44-63
44
63
-19
A25/01
NBA
New York Knicks
#22
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H27/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A28/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
L
47-64
47
64
-17
A30/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#27
W
57-46
57
46
+11
H01/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
40-62
40
62
-22
H03/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
59-48
59
48
+11
H04/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
D
57-57
57
57
+0
A07/02
NBA
107.5Avg total
51.9Scored
55.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.355.2105.4-4.933%-
Last 30 at home (15)50.455.3105.7-4.940%-
Last 30 away (15)50.155.1105.2-4.927%-
Last 10 (10)51.955.6107.5-3.730%-
Last 5 (5)52.055.4107.4-3.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)49.556.0105.5-6.521%-
vs Similar (6)53.251.8105.0+1.383%-
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
Brooklyn Nets
#23
W
51-46
51
46
+5
A18/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
37-44
37
44
-7
A20/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#8
L
43-46
43
46
-3
H22/01
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#6
W
63-55
63
55
+8
H24/01
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#29
W
51-40
51
40
+11
A25/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
L
31-50
31
50
-19
H27/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
49-50
49
50
-1
H29/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
W
60-55
60
55
+5
H31/01
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
38-54
38
54
-16
H02/02
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
49-61
49
61
-12
H04/02
NBA
97.3Avg total
47.2Scored
50.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.449.297.6-0.853%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.950.8100.6-0.957%-
Last 30 away (16)47.147.894.9-0.750%-
Last 10 (10)47.250.197.3-2.940%-
Last 5 (5)45.454.099.4-8.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (3)39.352.792.0-13.30%-
vs Similar (14)48.850.599.3-1.750%-
vs Weaker ◀ (13)50.147.097.1+3.169%-
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: 101.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.3 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.3 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.227.3
50.4%
51.0%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.410.1
33.2%
36.1%30.3
🏀 Free throws21.416.3
76.2%
76.5%16.3
They take 84.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). 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: 99.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀62%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 62% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.0 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.430.5
49.7%
51.0%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.88.0
32.3%
36.1%24.0
🏀 Free throws17.914.0
78.2%
76.5%14.0
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 29% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 08 Feb 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLWLLLLLW
San Antonio Spurs
LLWWLWWLLW
#30
League position
#13
-9.7
Net rating
+0.7
101.6
Offensive rating
104.4
111.3
Defensive rating
103.7
50.2%
Effective FG%
49.3%
54.8%
Opp. effective FG%
51.4%
15.2%
Turnover %
12.9%
20.4%
Off. rebound %
24.3%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.21
33.2%
3-point %
32.3%
59.6%
Assist %
64.9%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence101.6 · 104.4Defence111.3 · 103.7Shooting50.2% · 49.3%3-point %33.2% · 32.3%Ball care15.2% · 12.9%Off. rebounds20.4% · 24.3%Free throws0.25 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)20% · 50%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
1
Phoenix Suns wins
9
San Antonio Spurs wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
07/02/18ALos Angeles Lakers93-112
04/02/18HCharlotte Hornets110-115
03/02/18HUtah Jazz97-129
01/02/18HDallas Mavericks102-88
30/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies109-120
28/01/18AHouston Rockets102-113
27/01/18HNew York Knicks85-107
25/01/18AIndiana Pacers101-116
23/01/18AMilwaukee Bucks105-109
20/01/18ADenver Nuggets108-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/02/18HUtah Jazz111-120
02/02/18HHouston Rockets91-102
31/01/18HDenver Nuggets106-104
29/01/18HSacramento Kings113-98
27/01/18HPhiladelphia 76ers78-97
25/01/18AMemphis Grizzlies108-85
24/01/18HCleveland Cavaliers114-102
22/01/18HIndiana Pacers86-94
20/01/18AToronto Raptors83-86
18/01/18ABrooklyn Nets100-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL33%
HomeLLWLL32%
AwayLLLLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552827
Win %33%32%33%
Points / game104.6103.6105.7
Allowed / game112.2111.7112.6
Point differential-7.5-8.1-7.0
Avg total216.8215.4218.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%7%7%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)57% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %2%4%0%
San Antonio Spurs
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL62%
HomeLWWLL79%
AwayLLWLW44%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games552827
Win %62%79%44%
Points / game100.9105.296.5
Allowed / game98.098.897.2
Point differential+2.9+6.5-0.7
Avg total198.9204.0193.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%43%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won64% (14)100% (6)38% (8)
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 Warriors54411376%115.4108.1+7.3
2 Houston Rockets53401375%114.0105.8+8.2
3 Boston Celtics55391671%103.098.7+4.3
4 Toronto Raptors53371670%111.4103.6+7.8
5 San Antonio Spurs55342162%100.998.0+2.9
6 Minnesota Timberwolves57342360%109.5106.3+3.2
7 Cleveland Cavaliers53312258%109.5110.2-0.7
8 Washington Wizards54312357%107.4105.6+1.8
9 Milwaukee Bucks53302357%104.6104.6+0.1
10 Oklahoma City Thunder55312456%106.6102.8+3.8
11 Indiana Pacers55302555%106.7105.6+1.0
12 Denver Nuggets54292554%107.0105.9+1.1
13 Portland Trail Blazers54292554%104.5103.6+0.9
14 New Orleans Pelicans53282553%110.7111.1-0.4
15 Miami Heat55292653%100.5101.4-1.0
16 Los Angeles Clippers52272552%107.6107.1+0.6
17 Philadelphia 76ers51262551%107.6106.5+1.2
18 Detroit Pistons53272651%103.3103.0+0.4
19 Utah Jazz54262848%103.2102.1+1.1
20 Charlotte Hornets53233043%106.4106.4+0.0
21 New York Knicks55233242%103.8105.5-1.6
22 Los Angeles Lakers53223142%106.7109.7-2.9
23 Chicago Bulls53183534%103.5109.2-5.8
24 Brooklyn Nets56193734%105.1109.1-4.0
25 Memphis Grizzlies54183633%99.0102.4-3.4
26 Phoenix Suns55183733%104.6112.2-7.5
27 Orlando Magic53173632%105.8110.2-4.3
28 Sacramento Kings53173632%98.4106.5-8.1
29 Dallas Mavericks54173731%101.5103.6-2.1
30 Atlanta Hawks54173731%103.8107.8-4.0
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 Suns922193181
San Antonio Spurs28412832129
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