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Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 28 Mar 2019
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 121-124
30-27 29-32 31-30 31-35
Position#29
Record18-61
FormWLLLL
Points / game106.3
Allowed / game115.9
vs
Position#22
Record33-46
FormLLLLL
Points / game114.1
Allowed / game116.6
USANBA· Talking Stick Resort Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Washington Wizards
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#30
W
107-96
107
96
+11
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
120-127
120
127
-7
A10/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#3
W
115-111
115
111
+4
A11/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
97-114
97
114
-17
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
102-108
102
108
-6
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
138-136 OT
138
136
+2
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
101-116
101
116
-15
H19/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
L
98-118
98
118
-20
H22/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
103-112
103
112
-9
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
92-125
92
125
-33
A26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-22
33-25
32-17
26-32
23-24
24-42
30-36
43-25
16-29
40-28
23-23
36-31
27-25
16-28
32-25
22-36
31-26
26-29
28-28
17-25
34-31
32-29
23-25
33-37
20-34
23-22
30-30
28-30
32-29
28-29
20-29
18-31
32-19
21-28
22-32
28-33
21-26
22-36
31-26
18-37
223.6Avg total
107.3Scored
116.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)106.3115.9222.2-9.623%
Season at home (38)105.7112.8218.6-7.126%
Season away (41)106.9118.8225.7-11.920%
Last 10 (10)107.3116.3223.6-9.030%
Last 5 (5)106.4121.4227.8-15.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)108.4119.7228.0-11.320%
vs Similar (5)106.0112.2218.2-6.220%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
130-135 OT
130
135
-5
A10/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
121-115
121
115
+6
H11/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
W
100-90
100
90
+10
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
110-116
110
116
-6
H15/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
W
135-128
135
128
+7
H16/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
95-116
95
116
-21
H18/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
120-126 OT
120
126
-6
A21/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
108-113
108
113
-5
H21/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
108-113
108
113
-5
H23/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
106-124
106
124
-18
A27/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
39-28
32-32
28-35
22-26
28-20
31-40
31-21
31-34
29-28
32-25
15-21
24-16
26-40
27-26
25-29
32-21
35-37
34-34
36-32
30-25
24-31
21-26
26-34
24-25
28-35
32-25
21-25
32-28
30-33
23-28
32-24
23-28
27-25
26-27
26-26
29-35
29-34
27-33
27-30
23-27
230.9Avg total
113.3Scored
117.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (79)114.1116.6230.7-2.542%
Season at home (40)117.0114.5231.4+2.557%
Season away (39)111.2118.7229.9-7.526%
Last 10 (10)113.3117.6230.9-4.330%
Last 5 (5)107.4118.4225.8-11.00%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)111.9121.0232.9-9.110%
vs Similar (16)116.2115.8232.0+0.550%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)121.5118.2239.8+3.250%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: -3.1-3.1Q2: -1.1-1.1Q3Q3: +0.0+0.0Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: -4.8-4.8Q4: +0.5+0.5
Phoenix SunsWashington Wizards
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
New York Knicks
#30
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H07/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
47-66
47
66
-19
A10/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#3
L
56-57
56
57
-1
A11/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H14/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
57-55
57
55
+2
A16/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#25
W
66-60
66
60
+6
A16/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
L
43-56
43
56
-13
H19/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#18
W
60-58
60
58
+2
H22/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
53-47
53
47
+6
A24/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
43-62
43
62
-19
A26/03
NBA
107.8Avg total
51.7Scored
56.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.859.8113.6-6.027%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.257.0110.2-3.833%-
Last 30 away (18)54.261.7115.9-7.522%-
Last 10 (10)51.756.1107.8-4.450%-
Last 5 (5)53.056.6109.6-3.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)54.260.6114.8-6.428%-
vs Similar (5)51.855.8107.6-4.020%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
71-60
71
60
+11
A10/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
59-60
59
60
-1
H11/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#16
W
61-53
61
53
+8
H13/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
53-66
53
66
-13
H15/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#23
L
69-71
69
71
-2
H16/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
45-57
45
57
-12
H18/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A21/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#4
L
53-61
53
61
-8
H21/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
53-52
53
52
+1
H23/03
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
56-67
56
67
-11
A27/03
NBA
118.7Avg total
58.0Scored
60.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.659.5118.1-0.940%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.259.1116.3-1.938%-
Last 30 away (14)60.259.9120.1+0.343%-
Last 10 (10)58.060.7118.7-2.730%-
Last 5 (5)53.459.4112.8-6.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)56.063.1119.1-7.120%-
vs Similar (16)59.358.0117.3+1.350%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)62.256.5118.8+5.850%-
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: 107.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀23%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.2 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 23% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.9 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.830.6
51.2%
51.7%61.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.48.4
31.8%
35.4%25.2
🏀 Free throws26.820.9
78.0%
76.6%20.9
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 26.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 31% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 112.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.4 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.229.8
54.0%
51.7%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.110.8
33.6%
35.4%32.4
🏀 Free throws25.020.4
81.6%
76.6%20.4
They take 87.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Mar 2019 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLLLWLLWLW
Washington Wizards
LLLLLWLWWL
#29
League position
#22
-8.0
Net rating
-3.3
102.7
Offensive rating
110.0
110.8
Defensive rating
113.4
50.1%
Effective FG%
52.7%
52.9%
Opp. effective FG%
54.2%
14.9%
Turnover %
13.9%
20.3%
Off. rebound %
22.5%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.29
31.8%
3-point %
33.6%
59.2%
Assist %
61.6%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence102.7 · 110.0Defence110.8 · 113.4Shooting50.1% · 52.7%3-point %31.8% · 33.6%Ball care14.9% · 13.9%Off. rebounds20.3% · 22.5%Free throws0.31 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ Phoenix Suns   ■ Washington Wizards
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
Washington Wizards wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/03/19AUtah Jazz92-125
24/03/19ASacramento Kings103-112
22/03/19HDetroit Pistons98-118
19/03/19HChicago Bulls101-116
16/03/19ANew Orleans Pelicans138-136 OT
16/03/19AHouston Rockets102-108
14/03/19HUtah Jazz97-114
11/03/19AGolden State Warriors115-111
10/03/19APortland Trail Blazers120-127
07/03/19HNew York Knicks107-96
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/03/19ALos Angeles Lakers106-124
23/03/19HMiami Heat108-113
21/03/19HDenver Nuggets108-113
21/03/19AChicago Bulls120-126 OT
18/03/19HUtah Jazz95-116
16/03/19HMemphis Grizzlies135-128
15/03/19HCharlotte Hornets110-116
13/03/19HOrlando Magic100-90
11/03/19HSacramento Kings121-115
10/03/19AMinnesota Timberwolves130-135 OT

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL23%
HomeWWLLL26%
AwayWLWLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games793841
Win %23%26%20%
Points / game106.3105.7106.9
Allowed / game115.9112.8118.8
Point differential-9.6-7.1-11.9
Avg total222.2218.6225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%11%2%
Close games (≤5 pts) won41% (17)29% (7)50% (10)
Overtime %6%5%7%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL42%
HomeLWLLL57%
AwayLLLLL26%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games794039
Win %42%57%26%
Points / game114.1117.0111.2
Allowed / game116.6114.5118.7
Point differential-2.5+2.5-7.5
Avg total230.7231.4229.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%30%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)36% (11)50% (8)
Overtime %10%12%8%
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 Milwaukee Bucks79592075%117.8107.9+9.9
2 Toronto Raptors79552470%114.2108.5+5.7
3 Denver Nuggets77532469%111.4106.8+4.6
4 Golden State Warriors79522766%116.9111.7+5.3
5 Philadelphia 76ers77492864%115.2112.2+3.0
6 Portland Trail Blazers79502963%114.5110.5+4.0
7 Houston Rockets79502963%113.0109.5+3.5
8 Los Angeles Clippers78483062%114.8112.9+1.9
9 Utah Jazz77473061%111.2105.7+5.5
10 Indiana Pacers79473259%107.5104.0+3.6
11 Oklahoma City Thunder79473259%113.9110.5+3.5
12 San Antonio Spurs80463457%111.6109.8+1.8
13 Boston Celtics79453457%112.1108.0+4.1
14 Brooklyn Nets79403951%111.6112.2-0.6
15 Detroit Pistons79394049%107.4107.7-0.4
16 Charlotte Hornets79394049%111.1111.5-0.5
17 Miami Heat80394149%106.2106.4-0.2
18 Orlando Magic79384148%105.8105.7+0.1
19 Sacramento Kings79384148%113.6115.1-1.4
20 Los Angeles Lakers80364445%111.9113.7-1.8
21 Minnesota Timberwolves79344543%112.2114.1-1.9
22 Washington Wizards79334642%114.1116.6-2.5
23 Memphis Grizzlies80324840%103.0105.9-2.8
24 Dallas Mavericks77304739%108.9110.4-1.6
25 New Orleans Pelicans81315038%115.3116.8-1.5
26 Atlanta Hawks80295136%112.8118.5-5.6
27 Chicago Bulls81235828%105.0112.8-7.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers79215827%104.5113.3-8.7
29 Phoenix Suns79186123%106.3115.9-9.6
30 New York Knicks79176222%105.4114.0-8.6
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Phoenix Suns30293131121
Washington Wizards27323035124
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