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Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 23 Dec 2023
Tip-off: 03:00
Final 120-105
35-30 30-24 38-30 17-21
Position#11
Record16-9
FormLWWWL
Points / game118.2
Allowed / game117.8
vs
Position#9
Record14-12
FormWLLWL
Points / game115.3
Allowed / game114.1
USANBA· Golden
NBA2023-24
Meetings · Sacramento Kings v Phoenix Suns
06 Feb 2027
SAC v PHX
upcoming
18 Nov 2026
SAC v PHX
upcoming
03 Mar 2026
SAC103
PHX114
26 Nov 2025
SAC100
PHX112
13 Apr 2025
SAC109
PHX98
13 Nov 2024
SAC127
PHX104
12 Apr 2024
SAC107
PHX108
22 Dec 2023
SAC120
PHX105
24 Mar 2023
SAC135
PHX127
28 Nov 2022
SAC117
PHX122
20 Mar 2022
SAC124
PHX127
08 Nov 2021
SAC104
PHX109
27 Dec 2020
SAC100
PHX116
26 Dec 2020
SAC106
PHX103
28 Dec 2019
SAC110
PHX112
19 Nov 2019
SAC120
PHX116
23 Mar 2019
SAC112
PHX103
10 Feb 2019
SAC117
PHX104
29 Dec 2017
SAC101
PHX111
12 Dec 2017
SAC99
PHX92
11 Apr 2017
SAC129
PHX104
03 Feb 2017
SAC103
PHX105
25 Mar 2016
SAC116
PHX94
02 Jan 2016
SAC142
PHX119
08 Feb 2015
SAC85
PHX83
26 Dec 2014
SAC106
PHX115
16 Apr 2014
SAC99
PHX104
19 Nov 2013
SAC107
PHX104
08 Mar 2013
SAC121
PHX112
23 Jan 2013
SAC96
PHX106
03 Apr 2012
SAC100
PHX109
11 Feb 2012
SAC84
PHX98
29 Mar 2011
SAC116
PHX113
02 Jan 2011
SAC94
PHX89
05 Feb 2010
SAC102
PHX114
05 Jan 2010
SAC109
PHX113
29 Mar 2009
SAC126
PHX118
14 Nov 2008
SAC95
PHX97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Sacramento Kings winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Phoenix Suns winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Sacramento KingsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKings
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#15
W
124-123
124
123
+1
111avg 112
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
117-131
117
131
-14
110avg 112
H30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
123-117
123
117
+6
118avg 112
H03/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
W
114-106
114
106
+8
107avg 112
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
131-118
131
118
+13
131avg 112
H12/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
99-119
99
119
-20
88avg 112
A13/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
128-123
128
123
+5
124avg 112
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
125-104
125
104
+21
130avg 112
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
143-131
143
131
+12
137avg 112
H19/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
119-144
119
144
-25
107avg 112
H21/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-37
26-35
40-32
29-19
27-35
23-37
31-30
36-29
25-30
39-20
24-28
35-39
24-26
26-33
33-12
31-35
26-18
28-30
44-37
33-33
24-32
24-38
22-29
29-20
29-30
30-23
41-39
28-31
35-23
27-27
44-26
19-28
27-31
39-25
46-35
31-40
41-38
25-36
24-39
29-31
243.9Avg total
122.3Scored
121.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (25)118.2117.8236.1+0.464%
Season at home (13)124.2121.2245.4+2.977%
Season away (12)111.8114.2226.0-2.350%
Last 10 (10)122.3121.6243.9+0.770%
Last 5 (5)122.8124.2247.0-1.460%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)119.0119.0238.0+0.075%
vs Similar ◀ (18)113.1117.1230.1-4.044%
vs Weaker (8)121.8110.2232.0+11.5100%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
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
Washington Wizards
#29
W
112-108
112
108
+4
110avg 107
H18/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
L
104-109
104
109
-5
92avg 107
A20/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
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
21-29
25-29
35-31
31-19
36-20
25-29
20-38
23-22
227.8Avg total
112.3Scored
115.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)115.3114.1229.4+1.254%
Season at home (15)116.9116.1233.0+0.747%
Season away (11)113.2111.4224.5+1.864%
Last 10 (10)112.3115.5227.8-3.240%
Last 5 (5)113.8117.6231.4-3.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)99.0111.0210.0-12.00%
vs Similar ◀ (16)113.8116.6230.3-2.850%
vs Weaker (13)117.8113.2231.0+4.562%
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. 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

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: -1.1-1.1Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: -1.7-1.7
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -1.3-1.3Q1: -0.6-0.6Q2Q2: -1.7-1.7Q2: +0.2+0.2Q3Q3: +4.2+4.2Q3: -1.1-1.1Q4Q4: -0.5-0.5Q4: -1.7-1.7
Sacramento KingsPhoenix Suns
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
Sacramento KingsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#15
L
55-72
55
72
-17
H29/11
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
50-72
50
72
-22
H30/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#3
W
64-50
64
50
+14
H03/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#9
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A09/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#22
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H12/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
48-70
48
70
-22
A13/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#2
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#23
W
62-50
62
50
+12
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#29
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H19/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#1
L
66-74
66
74
-8
H21/12
NBA
117.8Avg total
57.4Scored
60.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)58.058.3116.2-0.353%-
Last 30 at home (17)57.955.8113.6+2.165%-
Last 30 away (13)58.161.5119.6-3.538%-
Last 10 (10)57.460.4117.8-3.050%-
Last 5 (5)60.260.6120.8-0.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)62.058.2120.2+3.875%-
vs Similar ◀ (18)56.961.2118.1-4.239%-
vs Weaker (8)58.251.8110.0+6.575%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
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
Washington Wizards
#29
L
46-58
46
58
-12
H18/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#27
W
61-49
61
49
+12
A20/12
NBA
115.0Avg total
57.3Scored
57.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.256.2115.4+3.060%-
Last 30 at home (18)59.857.6117.4+2.261%-
Last 30 away (12)58.254.1112.2+4.158%-
Last 10 (10)57.357.7115.0-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)56.858.0114.8-1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (1)59.054.0113.0+5.0100%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)59.656.2115.9+3.462%-
vs Weaker (13)58.656.3114.9+2.354%-
This opponent (Sacramento Kings) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Sacramento Kingstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Sacramento Kings: 122.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀42%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.6 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers51.3 pts a game · 42% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.4 pts a game · 13% 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-pointers50.227.3
54.4%
54.4%54.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.717.1
41.0%
36.3%51.3
🏀 Free throws22.816.4
71.9%
78.2%16.4
They take 91.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 41.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 45% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 112.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀26%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.4 pts a game · 26% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.9 pts a game · 20% 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-pointers57.930.5
52.7%
54.4%61.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.89.8
32.9%
36.3%29.4
🏀 Free throws26.921.9
81.4%
78.2%21.9
They take 87.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% 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 23 Dec 2023 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Sacramento Kings
LWWWLWWWLW
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWLWLLW
#11
League position
#9
+0.7
Net rating
-3.2
119.0
Offensive rating
112.5
118.3
Defensive rating
115.7
57.6%
Effective FG%
51.5%
57.0%
Opp. effective FG%
54.8%
11.5%
Turnover %
12.5%
23.7%
Off. rebound %
27.0%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.31
41.0%
3-point %
32.9%
68.0%
Assist %
64.8%
70%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence119.0 · 112.5Defence118.3 · 115.7Shooting57.6% · 51.5%3-point %41.0% · 32.9%Ball care11.5% · 12.5%Off. rebounds23.7% · 27.0%Free throws0.25 · 0.31Form (last 10/10)70% · 40%
■ Sacramento Kings   ■ Phoenix Suns
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
Sacramento Kings wins
5
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
21/12/23HBoston Celtics119-144
19/12/23HWashington Wizards143-131
17/12/23HUtah Jazz125-104
15/12/23HOklahoma City Thunder128-123
13/12/23ALos Angeles Clippers99-119
12/12/23HBrooklyn Nets131-118
09/12/23APhoenix Suns114-106
03/12/23HDenver Nuggets123-117
30/11/23HLos Angeles Clippers117-131
29/11/23HGolden State Warriors124-123
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/12/23APortland Trail Blazers104-109
18/12/23HWashington Wizards112-108
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

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Sacramento Kings
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWL64%
HomeWWWWL77%
AwayLLWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games251312
Win %64%77%50%
Points / game118.2124.2111.8
Allowed / game117.8121.2114.2
Point differential+0.4+2.9-2.3
Avg total236.1245.4226.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%31%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (6)100% (4)0% (2)
Overtime %8%15%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2023-24
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL54%
HomeLWLLW47%
AwayWWWLL64%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261511
Win %54%47%64%
Points / game115.3116.9113.2
Allowed / game114.1116.1111.4
Point differential+1.2+0.7+1.8
Avg total229.4233.0224.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%20%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won58% (12)40% (5)71% (7)
Overtime %8%0%18%
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 Celtics2621581%119.2109.3+9.9
2 Minnesota Timberwolves2721678%113.7106.9+6.8
3 Milwaukee Bucks2620677%123.8118.6+5.2
4 Philadelphia 76ers2820871%122.3111.0+11.3
5 Oklahoma City Thunder2618869%120.7113.0+7.7
6 Denver Nuggets30201067%115.4110.5+4.9
7 Sacramento Kings2516964%118.2117.8+0.4
8 New York Knicks26161062%114.4110.0+4.4
9 Los Angeles Clippers28171161%117.0111.5+5.5
10 New Orleans Pelicans27161159%116.7112.7+4.0
11 Orlando Magic27161159%113.0110.4+2.6
12 Miami Heat29171259%113.2111.8+1.4
13 Dallas Mavericks28161257%118.1117.9+0.3
14 Cleveland Cavaliers29161355%112.1112.4-0.3
15 Houston Rockets26141254%111.8107.9+3.9
16 Phoenix Suns26141254%115.3114.1+1.2
17 Golden State Warriors27131448%116.5116.0+0.4
18 Los Angeles Lakers27131448%113.1115.3-2.3
19 Indiana Pacers25121348%127.2127.0+0.3
20 Brooklyn Nets28131546%115.6115.5+0.1
21 Chicago Bulls30131743%110.5112.5-2.0
22 Atlanta Hawks28121643%122.8122.9-0.1
23 Toronto Raptors28111739%112.2114.4-2.2
24 Utah Jazz29111838%112.6119.4-6.8
25 Memphis Grizzlies2781930%106.4112.1-5.7
26 Charlotte Hornets2671927%111.0121.6-10.6
27 Portland Trail Blazers2772026%108.0114.3-6.3
28 Washington Wizards2752219%117.0126.5-9.5
29 San Antonio Spurs2742315%110.3122.2-11.9
30 Detroit Pistons282267%109.0120.7-11.8
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
Sacramento Kings35303817120
Phoenix Suns30243021105
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