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Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 21 Dec 2022
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 110-113
30-27 18-26 30-27 32-33
Position#9
Record19-12
FormLLWWW
Points / game115.8
Allowed / game110.6
vs
Position#23
Record11-20
FormLLLLL
Points / game110.6
Allowed / game113.7
USANBA· Footprint Center
NBA2022-23
Meetings · Phoenix Suns v Washington Wizards
01 Mar 2027
PHX v WAS
upcoming
11 Jan 2026
PHX112
WAS93
25 Jan 2025
PHX119
WAS109
17 Dec 2023
PHX112
WAS108
20 Dec 2022
PHX110
WAS113
16 Dec 2021
PHX118
WAS98
10 Apr 2021
PHX134
WAS106
27 Nov 2019
PHX132
WAS140
27 Mar 2019
PHX121
WAS124
07 Dec 2017
PHX99
WAS109
07 Mar 2017
PHX127
WAS131
01 Apr 2016
PHX99
WAS106
28 Jan 2015
PHX106
WAS98
24 Jan 2014
PHX95
WAS101
20 Mar 2013
PHX79
WAS88
20 Feb 2012
PHX104
WAS88
05 Dec 2010
PHX125
WAS108
19 Dec 2009
PHX121
WAS95
21 Mar 2009
PHX128
WAS96
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
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Houston Rockets
#28
L
121-122
121
122
-1
117avg 109
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
133-95
133
95
+38
134avg 109
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
111-130
111
130
-19
100avg 109
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
98-125
98
125
-27
84avg 109
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
117-128
117
128
-11
112avg 109
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
124-129 OT
124
129
-5
113avg 109
A11/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
97-111
97
111
-14
75avg 109
A14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
111-95
111
95
+16
106avg 109
A16/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
118-114
118
114
+4
105avg 109
H18/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
130-104
130
104
+26
121avg 109
H20/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-27
28-30
32-29
25-36
35-30
36-11
35-30
27-24
15-33
26-34
34-29
36-34
21-31
21-38
23-35
33-21
27-26
25-29
30-40
35-33
36-29
22-28
35-41
24-19
20-27
15-27
32-30
30-27
29-18
35-19
25-33
22-25
27-34
19-29
38-26
34-25
38-24
30-20
31-33
31-27
231.3Avg total
116.0Scored
115.3Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)115.8110.6226.5+5.261%
Season at home (17)117.3108.1225.4+9.282%
Season away (14)114.1113.6227.7+0.436%
Last 10 (10)116.0115.3231.3+0.740%
Last 5 (5)116.0110.6226.6+5.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)98.0125.0223.0-27.00%
vs Similar ◀ (20)119.3112.2231.5+7.270%
vs Weaker (9)111.0106.2217.2+4.844%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
107-113
107
113
-6
95avg 103
A01/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
L
116-117
116
117
-1
112avg 103
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
119-130
119
130
-11
102avg 103
H04/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
111-115
111
115
-4
99avg 103
A08/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
111-121
111
121
-10
108avg 103
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
107-114
107
114
-7
103avg 103
H11/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
100-112
100
112
-12
93avg 103
H13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
128-141
128
141
-13
120avg 103
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
L
93-102
93
102
-9
83avg 103
A17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
117-119
117
119
-2
107avg 103
A19/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-29
25-28
24-23
30-33
31-36
28-38
29-33
28-10
27-33
23-35
31-37
38-25
22-29
27-23
32-28
30-35
33-31
32-38
24-26
22-26
29-28
34-32
21-26
23-28
25-29
30-33
28-32
17-18
31-38
36-34
28-30
33-39
28-20
29-30
18-22
18-30
29-30
23-36
36-21
29-32
229.3Avg total
110.9Scored
118.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (31)110.6113.7224.3-3.035%
Season at home (15)111.5112.9224.4-1.353%
Season away (16)109.8114.4224.2-4.619%
Last 10 (10)110.9118.4229.3-7.50%
Last 5 (5)109.0117.6226.6-8.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)110.1115.5225.6-5.425%
vs Similar ◀ (18)110.3115.3225.6-5.028%
vs Weaker (4)112.5104.5217.0+8.075%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: -2.0-2.0Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: -0.8-0.8
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +0.5+0.5Q1: -2.0-2.0Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: -4.0-4.0Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -0.7-0.7Q4Q4: +2.6+2.6Q4: -0.8-0.8
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
Houston Rockets
#28
W
64-57
64
57
+7
H03/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#29
W
71-41
71
41
+30
A04/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#21
L
41-67
41
67
-26
A06/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#3
L
42-69
42
69
-27
H08/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
52-55
52
55
-3
A10/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
W
58-57
58
57
+1
A11/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#28
L
35-54
35
54
-19
A14/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
64-37
64
37
+27
A16/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#15
L
46-63
46
63
-17
H18/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
W
68-44
68
44
+24
H20/12
NBA
108.5Avg total
54.1Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.254.6111.7+2.653%-
Last 30 at home (16)57.954.8112.7+3.162%-
Last 30 away (14)56.454.3110.6+2.143%-
Last 10 (10)54.154.4108.5-0.350%-
Last 5 (5)54.251.0105.2+3.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)42.069.0111.0-27.00%-
vs Similar ◀ (20)58.555.1113.6+3.455%-
vs Weaker (9)55.951.8107.7+4.156%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Similar. 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
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
53-57
53
57
-4
A01/12
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#27
L
59-74
59
74
-15
A03/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
50-68
50
68
-18
H04/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
49-52
49
52
-3
A08/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#24
L
65-69
65
69
-4
A10/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H11/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#13
L
55-62
55
62
-7
H13/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#2
L
67-72
67
72
-5
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#14
W
57-50
57
50
+7
A17/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#12
L
52-66
52
66
-14
A19/12
NBA
120.0Avg total
57.0Scored
63.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.259.6115.8-3.437%-
Last 30 at home (15)58.959.2118.1-0.353%-
Last 30 away (15)53.559.9113.5-6.420%-
Last 10 (10)57.063.0120.0-6.020%-
Last 5 (5)58.862.0120.8-3.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)53.458.8112.1-5.425%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)57.760.6118.3-2.939%-
vs Weaker (4)55.056.5111.5-1.550%-
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: 116.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀39%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.2 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 39% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.027.6
51.1%
54.5%55.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.814.9
38.4%
35.8%44.7
🏀 Free throws21.016.1
76.7%
78.1%16.1
They take 92.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 110.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.5 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.1 points a game
52%
32%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.129.9
54.3%
54.5%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.411.2
34.6%
35.8%33.6
🏀 Free throws23.917.5
73.2%
78.1%17.5
They take 87.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 21 Dec 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
WWWLLLLLWL
Washington Wizards
LLLLLLLLLL
#9
League position
#23
+0.7
Net rating
-7.3
115.2
Offensive rating
108.3
114.5
Defensive rating
115.6
53.8%
Effective FG%
53.4%
55.2%
Opp. effective FG%
55.6%
11.9%
Turnover %
13.7%
28.5%
Off. rebound %
22.0%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.27
38.4%
3-point %
34.6%
64.0%
Assist %
58.9%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
0%

Profile

Offence115.2 · 108.3Defence114.5 · 115.6Shooting53.8% · 53.4%3-point %38.4% · 34.6%Ball care11.9% · 13.7%Off. rebounds28.5% · 22.0%Free throws0.23 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 0%
■ 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
5
Phoenix Suns wins
5
Washington Wizards wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/12/22HLos Angeles Lakers130-104
18/12/22HNew Orleans Pelicans118-114
16/12/22ALos Angeles Clippers111-95
14/12/22AHouston Rockets97-111
11/12/22ANew Orleans Pelicans124-129 OT
10/12/22ANew Orleans Pelicans117-128
08/12/22HBoston Celtics98-125
06/12/22ADallas Mavericks111-130
04/12/22ASan Antonio Spurs133-95
03/12/22HHouston Rockets121-122
DateH/AOpponentScore
19/12/22ALos Angeles Lakers117-119
17/12/22ALos Angeles Clippers93-102
15/12/22ADenver Nuggets128-141
13/12/22HBrooklyn Nets100-112
11/12/22HLos Angeles Clippers107-114
10/12/22AIndiana Pacers111-121
08/12/22AChicago Bulls111-115
04/12/22HLos Angeles Lakers119-130
03/12/22ACharlotte Hornets116-117
01/12/22ABrooklyn Nets107-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWW61%
HomeWLLWW82%
AwayLLLLW36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311714
Win %61%82%36%
Points / game115.8117.3114.1
Allowed / game110.6108.1113.6
Point differential+5.2+9.2+0.4
Avg total226.5225.4227.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+42%53%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won40% (10)60% (5)20% (5)
Overtime %6%0%14%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2022-23
Recent: 0 Wins / 10 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL35%
HomeWWLLL53%
AwayLLLLL19%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games311516
Win %35%53%19%
Points / game110.6111.5109.8
Allowed / game113.7112.9114.4
Point differential-3.0-1.3-4.6
Avg total224.3224.4224.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+13%20%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (8)75% (4)0% (4)
Overtime %6%7%6%
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 Bucks3022873%113.1108.8+4.3
2 Boston Celtics3122971%118.2112.2+6.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers32211166%110.9104.4+6.5
4 Memphis Grizzlies29191066%116.2111.4+4.8
5 Denver Nuggets29181162%115.8114.8+1.0
6 Phoenix Suns31191261%115.8110.6+5.2
7 Brooklyn Nets31191261%113.1111.4+1.6
8 New Orleans Pelicans30181260%117.3112.5+4.8
9 Philadelphia 76ers29171259%111.2107.9+3.3
10 New York Knicks31181358%114.7111.6+3.1
11 Los Angeles Clippers32181456%107.0107.6-0.6
12 Sacramento Kings29161355%117.8115.8+2.0
13 Portland Trail Blazers31171455%112.6112.1+0.5
14 Utah Jazz34181653%116.9116.0+0.9
15 Minnesota Timberwolves31161552%115.5115.9-0.4
16 Atlanta Hawks31161552%114.3115.4-1.1
17 Miami Heat32161650%108.0109.1-1.1
18 Dallas Mavericks31151648%111.2109.8+1.4
19 Indiana Pacers31151648%114.6115.6-1.0
20 Golden State Warriors32151747%116.6117.1-0.5
21 Los Angeles Lakers30131743%115.1116.7-1.6
22 Toronto Raptors31131842%111.1111.1+0.0
23 Oklahoma City Thunder31131842%115.5117.1-1.5
24 Chicago Bulls30121840%113.2114.7-1.5
25 Washington Wizards31112035%110.6113.7-3.0
26 Orlando Magic32112134%109.4113.2-3.8
27 San Antonio Spurs30102033%110.3119.5-9.2
28 Houston Rockets3092130%109.5115.4-5.8
29 Charlotte Hornets3182326%110.8117.5-6.7
30 Detroit Pistons3382524%111.3118.2-6.8
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 Suns30183032110
Washington Wizards27262733113
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