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Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 23 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 149-146 (OT)
33-29 22-26 28-24 26-30 40-37
Position#22
Record15-21
FormLLWLL
Points / game112.9
Allowed / game116.5
vs
Position#29
Record9-27
FormLWWWW
Points / game102.8
Allowed / game112.2
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2018-19
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns
15 Feb 2027
WAS v PHX
upcoming
29 Dec 2025
WAS101
PHX115
16 Jan 2025
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PHX130
04 Feb 2024
WAS112
PHX140
28 Dec 2022
WAS127
PHX102
05 Feb 2022
WAS80
PHX95
11 Jan 2021
WAS128
PHX107
31 Jul 2020
WAS112
PHX125
22 Dec 2018
WAS149
PHX146
01 Nov 2017
WAS116
PHX122
21 Nov 2016
WAS106
PHX101
04 Dec 2015
WAS109
PHX106
21 Dec 2014
WAS92
PHX104
26 Mar 2014
WAS93
PHX99
16 Mar 2013
WAS127
PHX105
21 Jan 2011
WAS91
PHX109
08 Nov 2009
WAS90
PHX102
26 Jan 2009
WAS87
PHX103
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Washington Wizards 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

Washington WizardsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#14
W
102-88
102
88
+14
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
110-107
110
107
+3
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
131-117
131
117
+14
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
L
101-116
101
116
-15
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
101-109
101
109
-8
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
L
125-130 OT
125
130
-5
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
118-125
118
125
-7
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
128-110
128
110
+18
H16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
110-118
110
118
-8
A19/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
118-136
118
136
-18
A20/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
24-19
18-20
26-19
34-30
26-32
26-29
34-19
24-27
33-25
39-24
31-45
28-23
25-38
21-24
20-25
35-29
33-29
17-30
25-28
26-22
28-24
27-22
22-38
36-29
31-27
28-43
26-31
33-24
33-23
38-28
28-25
29-34
24-35
30-23
28-24
28-36
28-34
30-36
32-31
28-35
230.0Avg total
114.4Scored
115.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)112.9116.5229.5-3.642%
Season at home (16)117.1114.1231.2+3.056%
Season away (20)109.6118.5228.1-8.930%
Last 10 (10)114.4115.6230.0-1.240%
Last 5 (5)119.8123.8243.6-4.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)115.1127.5242.6-12.420%
vs Similar (16)112.4115.2227.6-2.944%
vs Weaker ◀ (4)109.5103.2212.8+6.275%
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
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
96-120
96
120
-24
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
105-122
105
122
-17
H05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
86-108
86
108
-22
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
98-115
98
115
-17
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
L
119-123 OT
119
123
-4
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
86-111
86
111
-25
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
99-89
99
89
+10
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
W
107-99
107
99
+8
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
W
128-110
128
110
+18
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
W
111-103
111
103
+8
A20/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-21
15-40
28-34
22-25
9-36
31-32
27-31
38-23
9-34
32-28
18-25
27-21
36-34
14-26
23-29
25-26
29-21
27-37
30-30
25-23
20-29
26-30
18-29
22-23
25-21
25-19
28-27
21-22
28-30
28-28
29-24
22-17
28-32
31-34
41-17
28-27
26-37
33-25
27-18
25-23
213.5Avg total
103.5Scored
110.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (36)102.8112.2215.1-9.425%
Season at home (18)102.4108.9211.3-6.628%
Season away (18)103.3115.6218.8-12.322%
Last 10 (10)103.5110.0213.5-6.540%
Last 5 (5)106.2102.4208.6+3.880%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)101.8112.2214.0-10.421%
vs Similar (2)122.0117.0239.0+5.050%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. 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

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -5.4-5.4Q2Q2: -0.5-0.5Q2: -3.7-3.7Q3Q3: -1.3-1.3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: +1.2+1.2Q4: +2.5+2.5
Washington WizardsPhoenix 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
Washington WizardsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#14
W
42-39
42
39
+3
H02/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A04/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
W
72-49
72
49
+23
A06/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#28
L
46-62
46
62
-16
A09/12
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
50-59
50
59
-9
A11/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
W
55-46
55
46
+9
H13/12
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#14
L
59-70
59
70
-11
A15/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
71-51
71
51
+20
H16/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A19/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
L
58-70
58
70
-12
A20/12
NBA
112.4Avg total
55.9Scored
56.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)56.161.2117.3-5.127%-
Last 30 at home (12)57.358.0115.3-0.750%-
Last 30 away (18)55.263.3118.6-8.111%-
Last 10 (10)55.956.5112.4-0.640%-
Last 5 (5)59.459.0118.4+0.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)56.266.1122.3-9.920%-
vs Similar (16)55.759.4115.1-3.725%-
vs Weaker ◀ (4)57.256.2113.5+1.050%-
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
46-61
46
61
-15
A02/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
L
40-68
40
68
-28
H05/12
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#6
L
41-62
41
62
-21
A07/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
50-60
50
60
-10
H08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#10
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H11/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
46-59
46
59
-13
A12/12
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
50-40
50
40
+10
H14/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#21
L
56-58
56
58
-2
H16/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#30
L
59-66
59
66
-7
A18/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#11
L
59-62
59
62
-3
A20/12
NBA
109.7Avg total
50.3Scored
59.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.958.2109.1-7.323%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.554.5104.0-5.127%-
Last 30 away (15)52.461.9114.3-9.520%-
Last 10 (10)50.359.4109.7-9.110%-
Last 5 (5)54.057.0111.0-3.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)50.057.7107.7-7.721%-
vs Similar (2)64.065.0129.0-1.050%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Washington Wizardstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Washington Wizards: 114.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.0 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers56.732.0
56.4%
51.7%64.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.711.6
35.5%
35.4%34.8
🏀 Free throws21.615.6
72.2%
76.6%15.6
They take 89.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 103.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.6 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.9 pts a game · 14% 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-pointers59.729.3
49.1%
51.7%58.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.910.0
33.4%
35.4%30.0
🏀 Free throws18.314.9
81.4%
76.6%14.9
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% 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 23 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLWLLLLWWW
Phoenix Suns
WWWWLLLLLL
#22
League position
#29
-1.2
Net rating
-6.3
110.3
Offensive rating
100.4
111.5
Defensive rating
106.7
55.3%
Effective FG%
49.4%
55.0%
Opp. effective FG%
52.6%
12.0%
Turnover %
15.1%
17.3%
Off. rebound %
22.1%
0.24
Free-throw rate
0.20
35.5%
3-point %
33.4%
62.2%
Assist %
63.1%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence110.3 · 100.4Defence111.5 · 106.7Shooting55.3% · 49.4%3-point %35.5% · 33.4%Ball care12.0% · 15.1%Off. rebounds17.3% · 22.1%Free throws0.24 · 0.20Form (last 10/10)40% · 40%
■ Washington Wizards   ■ 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

DateH/AOpponentScore
20/12/18AHouston Rockets118-136
19/12/18AAtlanta Hawks110-118
16/12/18HLos Angeles Lakers128-110
15/12/18ABrooklyn Nets118-125
13/12/18HBoston Celtics125-130 OT
11/12/18AIndiana Pacers101-109
09/12/18ACleveland Cavaliers101-116
06/12/18AAtlanta Hawks131-117
04/12/18ANew York Knicks110-107
02/12/18HBrooklyn Nets102-88
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/12/18ABoston Celtics111-103
18/12/18ANew York Knicks128-110
16/12/18HMinnesota Timberwolves107-99
14/12/18HDallas Mavericks99-89
12/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs86-111
11/12/18HLos Angeles Clippers119-123 OT
08/12/18HMiami Heat98-115
07/12/18APortland Trail Blazers86-108
05/12/18HSacramento Kings105-122
02/12/18ALos Angeles Lakers96-120

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL42%
HomeWWWLW56%
AwayLLLLL30%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361620
Win %42%56%30%
Points / game112.9117.1109.6
Allowed / game116.5114.1118.5
Point differential-3.6+3.0-8.8
Avg total229.5231.2228.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+19%31%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)20% (5)75% (4)
Overtime %11%19%5%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWWW25%
HomeLLLWW28%
AwayLLLWW22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games361818
Win %25%28%22%
Points / game102.8102.4103.3
Allowed / game112.2108.9115.6
Point differential-9.4-6.6-12.3
Avg total215.1211.3218.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%17%6%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)25% (4)50% (2)
Overtime %6%11%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 Toronto Raptors38281074%114.8106.8+8.0
2 Milwaukee Bucks35251071%118.6108.7+9.9
3 Denver Nuggets35241169%109.9104.4+5.6
4 Oklahoma City Thunder34231168%111.8104.9+6.9
5 Philadelphia 76ers36231364%114.5112.2+2.2
6 Los Angeles Clippers35221363%115.1112.7+2.4
7 Indiana Pacers37231462%105.9101.3+4.6
8 Golden State Warriors37221559%115.0110.8+4.1
9 Los Angeles Lakers38221658%113.1111.8+1.4
10 Portland Trail Blazers37211657%111.4110.0+1.4
11 Charlotte Hornets36201656%113.3110.4+2.9
12 San Antonio Spurs38211755%111.2108.6+2.6
13 Boston Celtics35191654%110.1105.1+4.9
14 Houston Rockets35191654%109.9108.3+1.5
15 Utah Jazz36191753%108.0105.2+2.8
16 Memphis Grizzlies37181949%102.4103.8-1.4
17 Sacramento Kings37181949%113.7116.9-3.2
18 Detroit Pistons35171849%108.3109.3-1.1
19 Dallas Mavericks33161748%110.7110.1+0.7
20 Miami Heat36171947%107.6108.3-0.7
21 Brooklyn Nets38172145%109.8111.2-1.3
22 Orlando Magic35152043%102.1106.0-3.9
23 Washington Wizards36152142%112.9116.5-3.6
24 Minnesota Timberwolves37152241%110.5113.3-2.8
25 New Orleans Pelicans38152339%115.8116.5-0.6
26 New York Knicks39122731%108.5115.0-6.5
27 Atlanta Hawks36102628%109.5118.3-8.8
28 Cleveland Cavaliers37102727%103.5111.3-7.8
29 Chicago Bulls38102826%100.8109.9-9.1
30 Phoenix Suns3692725%102.8112.2-9.4
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Washington Wizards3322282640149
Phoenix Suns2926243037146
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