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Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 18 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 112-108
21-29 25-29 35-31 31-19
Position#9
Record13-11
FormWLWLL
Points / game115.9
Allowed / game114.6
vs
Position#29
Record4-20
FormLLLLW
Points / game116.8
Allowed / game126.8
USANBA· Footprint Center (Phoenix)
NBA2023-24
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 winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Washington Wizards 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
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
123-115
123
115
+8
117avg 107
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
110-89
110
89
+21
106avg 107
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
116-113
116
113
+3
110avg 107
A26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
105-112
105
112
-7
95avg 107
A30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
111-119
111
119
-8
104avg 107
H02/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
116-109
116
109
+7
108avg 107
H03/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
L
106-114
106
114
-8
99avg 107
H09/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
119-116
119
116
+3
113avg 107
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
112-116
112
116
-4
112avg 107
H14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
L
122-139
122
139
-17
114avg 107
H16/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-31
37-16
28-28
32-40
29-27
33-22
19-24
29-16
34-22
30-34
31-36
21-21
20-27
33-33
27-26
25-26
30-41
33-29
28-24
20-25
27-27
23-24
34-21
32-37
26-24
33-26
12-33
35-31
25-25
28-31
35-31
31-29
22-31
34-33
32-22
24-30
30-31
38-32
31-34
23-42
228.2Avg total
114.0Scored
114.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)115.9114.6230.5+1.354%
Season at home (14)117.2116.7233.9+0.543%
Season away (10)114.1111.6225.7+2.570%
Last 10 (10)114.0114.2228.2-0.250%
Last 5 (5)115.0118.8233.8-3.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar (18)111.9115.9227.8-4.144%
vs Weaker ◀ (11)119.5114.1233.6+5.564%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormWizards
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
L
128-131
128
131
-3
119avg 108
A25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
108-136
108
136
-28
107avg 108
H26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
126-107
126
107
+19
124avg 108
A28/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
120-139
120
139
-19
106avg 108
A30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
125-130
125
130
-5
115avg 108
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
126-131
126
131
-5
126avg 108
H07/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
97-124
97
124
-27
80avg 108
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
101-146
101
146
-45
88avg 108
A12/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
122-142
122
142
-20
116avg 108
H14/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
137-123
137
123
+14
140avg 108
H16/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
35-34
26-26
28-32
39-39
30-34
28-36
20-37
30-29
31-27
26-27
37-29
32-24
26-31
30-35
33-36
31-37
36-31
25-27
28-34
36-38
29-25
33-35
33-39
31-32
18-26
29-24
24-40
26-34
27-43
19-32
21-37
34-34
30-28
34-47
29-35
29-32
30-37
39-18
39-32
29-36
249.9Avg total
119.0Scored
130.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (24)116.8126.8243.5-10.017%
Season at home (10)117.5128.0245.5-10.520%
Season away (14)116.2125.9242.1-9.714%
Last 10 (10)119.0130.9249.9-11.920%
Last 5 (5)116.6133.2249.8-16.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)116.9131.7248.6-14.85%
vs Similar (10)115.7115.7231.4+0.040%
vs Weaker (1)109.0114.0223.0-5.00%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: +4.2+4.2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -5.9-5.9Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -1.8-1.8
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: -2.4-2.4Q2Q2: +4.2+4.2Q2: -1.8-1.8Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -5.9-5.9Q4Q4: -2.5-2.5Q4: -1.8-1.8
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.
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Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
63-47
63
47
+16
H23/11
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
W
62-49
62
49
+13
A24/11
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
64-56
64
56
+8
A26/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#25
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
L
63-70
63
70
-7
H02/12
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#24
L
50-51
50
51
-1
H03/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#11
W
59-50
59
50
+9
H09/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
56-64
56
64
-8
H14/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#5
W
68-63
68
63
+5
H16/12
NBA
115.7Avg total
59.1Scored
56.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.756.2114.9+2.560%-
Last 30 at home (17)60.657.6118.2+3.165%-
Last 30 away (13)56.254.5110.6+1.754%-
Last 10 (10)59.156.6115.7+2.550%-
Last 5 (5)57.256.8114.0+0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar (18)58.256.0114.2+2.261%-
vs Weaker ◀ (11)59.556.8116.4+2.755%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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
Milwaukee Bucks
#8
W
61-60
61
60
+1
A25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#21
L
58-70
58
70
-12
H26/11
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#30
W
57-54
57
54
+3
A28/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
56-66
56
66
-10
A30/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A02/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
W
62-60
62
60
+2
H07/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
L
47-50
47
50
-3
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#13
L
46-75
46
75
-29
A12/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#10
L
64-75
64
75
-11
H14/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
69-55
69
55
+14
H16/12
NBA
120.4Avg total
58.1Scored
62.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.360.9119.2-2.547%-
Last 30 at home (14)60.363.4123.6-3.150%-
Last 30 away (16)56.658.7115.3-2.144%-
Last 10 (10)58.162.3120.4-4.250%-
Last 5 (5)57.663.0120.6-5.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (19)56.865.4122.2-8.621%-
vs Similar (10)60.452.8113.2+7.690%-
vs Weaker (1)67.055.0122.0+12.0100%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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: 114.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀22%
🏀🏀 2-pointers57.0 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.4 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws24.6 pts a game · 22% 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-pointers54.228.5
52.6%
54.4%57.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.310.8
35.6%
36.3%32.4
🏀 Free throws29.824.6
82.6%
78.2%24.6
They take 84.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 119.0 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.4 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers56.432.2
57.1%
54.4%64.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.112.0
36.3%
36.3%36.0
🏀 Free throws23.718.6
78.5%
78.2%18.6
They take 89.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% 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 18 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Phoenix Suns
LLWLWLLWWW
Washington Wizards
WLLLLLLWLL
#9
League position
#29
-0.2
Net rating
-11.1
115.3
Offensive rating
111.2
115.5
Defensive rating
122.3
52.9%
Effective FG%
56.1%
55.2%
Opp. effective FG%
57.5%
12.4%
Turnover %
13.9%
25.8%
Off. rebound %
18.7%
0.35
Free-throw rate
0.26
35.6%
3-point %
36.3%
64.4%
Assist %
64.9%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
20%

Profile

Offence115.3 · 111.2Defence115.5 · 122.3Shooting52.9% · 56.1%3-point %35.6% · 36.3%Ball care12.4% · 13.9%Off. rebounds25.8% · 18.7%Free throws0.35 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)50% · 20%
■ 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
16/12/23HNew York Knicks122-139
14/12/23HBrooklyn Nets112-116
13/12/23HGolden State Warriors119-116
09/12/23HSacramento Kings106-114
03/12/23HMemphis Grizzlies116-109
02/12/23HDenver Nuggets111-119
30/11/23AToronto Raptors105-112
26/11/23ANew York Knicks116-113
24/11/23AMemphis Grizzlies110-89
23/11/23HGolden State Warriors123-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
16/12/23HIndiana Pacers137-123
14/12/23HNew Orleans Pelicans122-142
12/12/23APhiladelphia 76ers101-146
09/12/23ABrooklyn Nets97-124
07/12/23HPhiladelphia 76ers126-131
02/12/23AOrlando Magic125-130
30/11/23AOrlando Magic120-139
28/11/23ADetroit Pistons126-107
26/11/23HAtlanta Hawks108-136
25/11/23AMilwaukee Bucks128-131

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL54%
HomeWLWLL43%
AwayWWWWL70%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241410
Win %54%43%70%
Points / game115.9117.2114.1
Allowed / game114.6116.7111.6
Point differential+1.3+0.5+2.5
Avg total230.5233.9225.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%21%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won60% (10)25% (4)83% (6)
Overtime %8%0%20%
Washington Wizards
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLW17%
HomeLLLLW20%
AwayWLLLL14%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games241014
Win %17%20%14%
Points / game116.8117.5116.2
Allowed / game126.8128.0125.9
Point differential-10.0-10.5-9.7
Avg total243.5245.5242.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%10%14%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (5)0% (1)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 Boston Celtics2420483%117.9108.0+9.9
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2419579%113.6105.8+7.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks2418675%123.7118.8+5.0
4 Philadelphia 76ers2518772%122.9111.0+11.9
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2416867%120.4113.6+6.8
6 Sacramento Kings2315865%117.1116.1+1.0
7 Orlando Magic2516964%113.2109.9+3.4
8 Dallas Mavericks2516964%119.9117.1+2.8
9 Denver Nuggets27171063%114.7110.8+3.9
10 Los Angeles Clippers25151060%115.6110.0+5.6
11 New Orleans Pelicans25151060%116.6112.9+3.7
12 New York Knicks24141058%114.2110.4+3.8
13 Miami Heat26151158%113.0112.0+1.0
14 Houston Rockets23131057%109.9106.1+3.8
15 Phoenix Suns24131154%115.9114.6+1.3
16 Los Angeles Lakers24131154%113.5114.9-1.4
17 Cleveland Cavaliers26141254%111.1111.2-0.1
18 Brooklyn Nets25131252%116.4114.7+1.7
19 Indiana Pacers22111150%127.6127.0+0.6
20 Golden State Warriors25111444%115.8115.7+0.1
21 Atlanta Hawks25101540%122.4122.7-0.2
22 Toronto Raptors25101540%112.5114.8-2.3
23 Chicago Bulls27101737%109.9113.6-3.7
24 Utah Jazz2691735%111.7120.0-8.3
25 Charlotte Hornets2471729%111.5121.0-9.5
26 Memphis Grizzlies2461825%106.0112.3-6.3
27 Portland Trail Blazers2461825%107.4114.4-7.0
28 Washington Wizards2442017%116.8126.8-10.0
29 San Antonio Spurs2542116%110.6122.2-11.6
30 Detroit Pistons262248%108.3120.4-12.1
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 Suns21253531112
Washington Wizards29293119108
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