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Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Wed 07 Dec 2016
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 112-105
33-19 32-26 29-30 18-30
Position#8
Record13-9
FormWWLWW
Points / game99.9
Allowed / game95.1
Utah Jazz 🏆
USA
vs
Phoenix Suns
USA
Position#29
Record6-14
FormWLLWL
Points / game106.3
Allowed / game113.2
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2016-17
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25 Mar 2019
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PHX88
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17 Mar 2016
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PHX89
01 Nov 2014
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PHX91
26 Feb 2014
UTA109
PHX86
29 Nov 2013
UTA101
PHX112
27 Mar 2013
UTA103
PHX88
10 Nov 2012
UTA94
PHX81
24 Apr 2012
UTA100
PHX88
04 Apr 2012
UTA105
PHX107
11 Feb 2011
UTA83
PHX95
28 Oct 2010
UTA94
PHX110
14 Apr 2010
UTA86
PHX100
25 Jan 2010
UTA124
PHX115
28 Mar 2009
UTA104
PHX99
17 Nov 2008
UTA109
PHX97
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz 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

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
77-85
77
85
-8
65avg 90
H18/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
102-111
102
111
-9
99avg 90
A19/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
91-105
91
105
-14
78avg 90
A21/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
108-83
108
83
+25
104avg 90
H24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
95-68
95
68
+27
91avg 90
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
112-103
112
103
+9
105avg 90
A29/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
120-101
120
101
+19
119avg 90
H30/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
110-111
110
111
-1
106avg 90
H02/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
105-98
105
98
+7
98avg 90
H04/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
107-101
107
101
+6
100avg 90
A06/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-25
17-16
15-25
19-19
22-28
22-27
26-26
32-30
14-24
27-29
22-23
28-29
36-27
17-20
31-14
24-22
24-23
24-11
13-14
34-20
22-27
28-18
24-24
38-34
38-29
24-21
23-23
35-28
27-26
21-26
29-31
33-28
24-21
25-26
33-16
23-35
26-26
31-27
32-21
18-27
199.3Avg total
102.7Scored
96.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (22)99.995.1195.0+4.859%
Season at home (10)99.091.8190.8+7.260%
Season away (12)100.697.8198.4+2.858%
Last 10 (10)102.796.6199.3+6.160%
Last 5 (5)110.8102.8213.6+8.080%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)91.095.5186.5-4.50%
vs Similar (16)97.696.3193.9+1.338%
vs Weaker ◀ (12)101.892.5194.2+9.283%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormSuns
Date
Competition
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
120-133
120
133
-13
111avg 90
A14/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
104-120
104
120
-16
87avg 90
A17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
116-96
116
96
+20
103avg 90
A19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
105-120
105
120
-15
86avg 90
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
101-106
101
106
-5
93avg 90
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
92-87
92
87
+5
85avg 90
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
L
85-98
85
98
-13
76avg 90
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
114-120
114
120
-6
95avg 90
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
109-107
109
107
+2
91avg 90
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
109-138
109
138
-29
94avg 90
A04/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-28
27-34
33-37
28-34
17-28
26-33
33-28
28-31
27-18
30-31
32-33
27-14
19-32
29-26
27-34
30-28
20-26
26-24
34-25
21-31
24-22
22-22
22-22
24-21
27-29
25-18
23-20
10-31
28-29
15-34
36-23
35-34
36-27
14-21
27-27
32-32
30-37
27-29
27-42
25-30
218.0Avg total
105.5Scored
112.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (20)106.3113.2219.6-6.930%
Season at home (8)103.9110.1214.0-6.238%
Season away (12)108.0115.2223.2-7.225%
Last 10 (10)105.5112.5218.0-7.030%
Last 5 (5)101.8110.0211.8-8.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)106.0110.9216.9-5.029%
vs Similar (9)105.1110.9216.0-5.833%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Utah Jazz) 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

-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -2.6-2.6
-4-2+0+2+4Q1Q1: +0.3+0.3Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: +1.5+1.5Q2: -3.1-3.1Q3Q3: +3.1+3.1Q3: +0.3+0.3Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: -2.6-2.6
Utah JazzPhoenix 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.
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Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
43-41
43
41
+2
H18/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
44-55
44
55
-11
A19/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
41-53
41
53
-12
A21/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
53-47
53
47
+6
H24/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
48-34
48
34
+14
H26/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
50-45
50
45
+5
A29/11
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
62-50
62
50
+12
H30/11
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
48-52
48
52
-4
H02/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
W
49-47
49
47
+2
H04/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#28
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A06/12
NBA
97.2Avg total
49.5Scored
47.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)47.946.494.4+1.563%-
Last 30 at home (15)47.145.792.9+1.460%-
Last 30 away (15)48.747.195.9+1.667%-
Last 10 (10)49.547.797.2+1.870%-
Last 5 (5)53.249.4102.6+3.880%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (2)38.542.080.5-3.50%-
vs Similar (16)48.448.496.8-0.156%-
vs Weaker ◀ (12)48.944.593.4+4.483%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Weaker. 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
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A14/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-61
43
61
-18
A17/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
W
57-49
57
49
+8
A19/11
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
48-58
48
58
-10
A20/11
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
46-50
46
50
-4
A22/11
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
W
46-44
46
44
+2
A24/11
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#24
W
52-47
52
47
+5
H26/11
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#17
L
43-63
43
63
-20
H27/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#12
W
50-48
50
48
+2
H01/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
57-66
57
66
-9
A04/12
NBA
104.9Avg total
50.1Scored
54.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.354.4104.7-4.140%-
Last 30 at home (13)48.753.6102.3-4.954%-
Last 30 away (17)51.655.0106.6-3.429%-
Last 10 (10)50.154.8104.9-4.740%-
Last 5 (5)49.653.6103.2-4.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)50.954.0104.9-3.148%-
vs Similar (9)49.055.3104.3-6.322%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 102.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.027.0
52.9%
50.2%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.210.0
36.8%
35.7%30.0
🏀 Free throws23.818.7
78.6%
77.0%18.7
They take 78.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 27.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 105.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀25%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.4 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers26.7 pts a game · 25% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.4 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers62.630.2
48.2%
50.2%60.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.48.9
36.5%
35.7%26.7
🏀 Free throws24.718.4
74.5%
77.0%18.4
They take 87.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 28% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 07 Dec 2016 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
WWLWWWWLLL
Phoenix Suns
LWLLWLLWLL
#8
League position
#29
+6.5
Net rating
-6.8
110.3
Offensive rating
102.3
103.7
Defensive rating
109.1
53.7%
Effective FG%
50.1%
46.8%
Opp. effective FG%
53.1%
12.7%
Turnover %
15.4%
21.2%
Off. rebound %
25.4%
0.30
Free-throw rate
0.28
36.8%
3-point %
36.5%
53.0%
Assist %
47.1%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence110.3 · 102.3Defence103.7 · 109.1Shooting53.7% · 50.1%3-point %36.8% · 36.5%Ball care12.7% · 15.4%Off. rebounds21.2% · 25.4%Free throws0.30 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ 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
7
Utah Jazz wins
3
Phoenix Suns wins
DateGameScore
03/04/16Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz86-101
18/03/16Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns103-69
07/02/16Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz89-98
22/12/15Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns110-89
05/04/15Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz87-85
07/02/15Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz100-93
02/11/14Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns118-91
27/02/14Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns109-86
01/12/13Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz104-112
30/11/13Utah Jazz v Phoenix Suns101-112
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
06/12/16ALos Angeles Lakers107-101
04/12/16HDenver Nuggets105-98
02/12/16HMiami Heat110-111
30/11/16HHouston Rockets120-101
29/11/16AMinnesota Timberwolves112-103
26/11/16HAtlanta Hawks95-68
24/11/16HDenver Nuggets108-83
21/11/16ADenver Nuggets91-105
19/11/16AHouston Rockets102-111
18/11/16HChicago Bulls77-85
Phoenix Sunslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
04/12/16AGolden State Warriors109-138
01/12/16HAtlanta Hawks109-107
27/11/16HDenver Nuggets114-120
26/11/16HMinnesota Timberwolves85-98
24/11/16AOrlando Magic92-87
22/11/16AWashington Wizards101-106
20/11/16APhiladelphia 76ers105-120
19/11/16AIndiana Pacers116-96
17/11/16ADenver Nuggets104-120
14/11/16AGolden State Warriors120-133

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLWW59%
HomeWWWLW60%
AwayWLLWW58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games221012
Win %59%60%58%
Points / game99.999.0100.6
Allowed / game95.191.897.8
Point differential+4.8+7.2+2.8
Avg total195.0190.8198.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+36%40%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won50% (2)0% (1)100% (1)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLWL30%
HomeWLLLW38%
AwayWLLWL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games20812
Win %30%38%25%
Points / game106.3103.9108.0
Allowed / game113.2110.1115.2
Point differential-6.8-6.2-7.2
Avg total219.6214.0223.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+5%0%8%
Close games (≤5 pts) won57% (7)100% (2)40% (5)
Overtime %15%12%17%
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 Warriors2118386%120.2106.4+13.8
2 San Antonio Spurs2218482%102.897.8+5.0
3 Cleveland Cavaliers1914574%110.3105.1+5.3
4 Los Angeles Clippers2216673%108.799.1+9.6
5 Toronto Raptors2114767%110.9102.8+8.1
6 Houston Rockets2114767%111.1107.4+3.7
7 Memphis Grizzlies2315865%98.098.4-0.5
8 Oklahoma City Thunder2214864%107.4104.8+2.6
9 Utah Jazz2213959%99.995.1+4.8
10 Charlotte Hornets2112957%105.3103.0+2.3
11 Boston Celtics2112957%104.8104.0+0.8
12 New York Knicks2112957%104.8106.3-1.5
13 Portland Trail Blazers22121055%110.3112.4-2.1
14 Milwaukee Bucks1910953%103.3101.5+1.7
15 Chicago Bulls21111052%103.3100.3+3.0
16 Detroit Pistons23121152%100.196.7+3.4
17 Indiana Pacers21101148%104.2108.0-3.7
18 Atlanta Hawks22101245%100.1102.3-2.1
19 Orlando Magic22101245%94.698.0-3.3
20 Los Angeles Lakers23101343%104.9109.3-4.4
21 Denver Nuggets2181338%106.2109.0-2.7
22 Sacramento Kings2071335%102.3104.8-2.5
23 Washington Wizards2071335%104.3107.0-2.8
24 Miami Heat2171433%97.499.6-2.2
25 New Orleans Pelicans2271532%102.3105.4-3.1
26 Phoenix Suns2061430%106.3113.2-6.8
27 Minnesota Timberwolves2161529%104.1105.6-1.5
28 Brooklyn Nets2051525%105.7114.3-8.7
29 Dallas Mavericks2041620%92.399.4-7.1
30 Philadelphia 76ers2241818%97.5107.1-9.6
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 -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Jazz33322918112
Phoenix Suns19263030105
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