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Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 12 Jan 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 128-107
29-15 39-27 36-36 24-29
Position#18
Record3-10
FormWWLLL
Points / game115.1
Allowed / game118.4
vs
Position#3
Record7-7
FormWLWLW
Points / game108.9
Allowed / game107.3
USANBA· Capital One Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns
15 Feb 2027
WAS v PHX
upcoming
29 Dec 2025
WAS101
PHX115
16 Jan 2025
WAS123
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
107-113
107
113
-6
A24/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
120-130
120
130
-10
H27/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
113-120
113
120
-7
H28/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
107-115
107
115
-8
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
130-133
130
133
-3
H31/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
130-109
130
109
+21
A02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
123-122
123
122
+1
A03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
136-141
136
141
-5
A07/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
107-116
107
116
-9
A09/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
124-128
124
128
-4
H10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-30
33-28
24-15
24-40
32-32
27-31
32-29
29-38
35-29
25-33
34-15
19-43
26-31
20-21
27-31
34-32
41-35
27-36
32-36
30-26
37-25
23-32
40-14
30-38
29-28
41-43
24-22
29-29
24-33
43-49
39-34
30-25
28-33
19-33
34-30
26-20
44-47
27-28
15-28
38-25
242.4Avg total
119.7Scored
122.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (13)115.1118.4233.5-3.323%
Season at home (7)111.3117.0228.3-5.714%
Season away (6)119.5120.0239.5-0.533%
Last 10 (10)119.7122.7242.4-3.020%
Last 5 (5)124.0123.2247.2+0.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)106.4114.0220.4-7.613%
vs Similar (11)113.2116.8230.0-3.627%
vs Weaker (4)118.8118.0236.8+0.850%
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Phoenix SunsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
106-102
106
102
+4
H24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
103-106
103
106
-3
A27/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
116-100
116
100
+16
A28/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
111-86
111
86
+25
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
106-95
106
95
+11
A01/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
106-103
106
103
+3
A02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
107-112
107
112
-5
H04/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
123-115
123
115
+8
H07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
L
105-110 OT
105
110
-5
A09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
125-117
125
117
+8
A10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-22
30-23
24-26
29-31
25-31
29-27
25-25
24-23
28-33
28-20
34-25
26-22
31-29
35-15
34-17
11-25
21-22
32-18
30-30
23-25
34-32
26-17
27-29
19-25
24-37
20-27
37-24
26-24
22-25
36-29
38-33
27-28
29-20
27-28
20-24
17-21
30-32
26-21
34-34
35-30
215.4Avg total
110.8Scored
104.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (14)108.9107.3216.2+1.650%
Season at home (6)111.2106.8218.0+4.350%
Season away (8)107.2107.6214.9-0.450%
Last 10 (10)110.8104.6215.4+6.270%
Last 5 (5)113.2111.4224.6+1.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)118.2118.4236.6-0.260%
vs Similar (17)112.4108.2220.6+4.265%
vs Weaker ◀ (8)113.4107.6221.0+5.862%
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -0.1-0.1Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: -4.9-4.9Q2: +6.4+6.4Q3Q3: +4.7+4.7Q3: +3.6+3.6Q4Q4: -2.7-2.7Q4: -1.7-1.7
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
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
59-58
59
58
+1
A24/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
59-63
59
63
-4
H27/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
60-62
60
62
-2
H28/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
46-52
46
52
-6
H30/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
68-71
68
71
-3
H31/12
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A02/01
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
L
70-71
70
71
-1
A03/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
67-82
67
82
-15
A07/01
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
47-66
47
66
-19
A09/01
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
71-75
71
75
-4
H10/01
NBA
126.4Avg total
60.7Scored
65.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.961.9117.8-5.927%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.861.0116.8-5.220%-
Last 30 away (15)56.162.7118.8-6.733%-
Last 10 (10)60.765.7126.4-5.020%-
Last 5 (5)63.070.2133.2-7.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (15)54.961.1116.1-6.227%-
vs Similar (11)55.363.6118.9-8.418%-
vs Weaker (4)61.559.8121.2+1.850%-
This opponent (Phoenix Suns) is Stronger. 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
Dallas Mavericks
#9
W
53-45
53
45
+8
H24/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
54-58
54
58
-4
A27/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A28/12
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
66-44
66
44
+22
H30/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
W
53-40
53
40
+13
A01/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
60-49
60
49
+11
A02/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
44-64
44
64
-20
H04/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H07/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
56-48
56
48
+8
A09/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
56-53
56
53
+3
A10/01
NBA
106.4Avg total
55.6Scored
50.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.355.0114.3+4.370%-
Last 30 at home (15)62.057.1119.1+4.980%-
Last 30 away (15)56.652.9109.5+3.760%-
Last 10 (10)55.650.8106.4+4.880%-
Last 5 (5)54.853.6108.4+1.280%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)66.659.8126.4+6.880%-
vs Similar (17)56.954.6111.6+2.359%-
vs Weaker ◀ (8)59.852.9112.6+6.988%-
This opponent (Washington Wizards) is Weaker. 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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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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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: 119.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.4 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.4 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.530.7
52.5%
52.8%61.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.412.8
38.3%
36.6%38.4
🏀 Free throws26.519.9
75.1%
77.7%19.9
They take 91.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Phoenix Sunstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Phoenix Suns: 110.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀40%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers44.7 pts a game · 40% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.725.5
54.6%
52.8%51.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.014.9
38.2%
36.6%44.7
🏀 Free throws18.315.1
82.5%
77.7%15.1
They take 85.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 39.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 46% 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 12 Jan 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Washington Wizards
LLLWWLLLLL
Phoenix Suns
WLWLWWWWLW
#18
League position
#3
-2.8
Net rating
+6.3
110.5
Offensive rating
112.5
113.3
Defensive rating
106.2
54.3%
Effective FG%
55.8%
56.9%
Opp. effective FG%
51.9%
12.7%
Turnover %
12.7%
18.5%
Off. rebound %
18.0%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.21
38.3%
3-point %
38.2%
62.3%
Assist %
65.3%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
70%

Profile

Offence110.5 · 112.5Defence113.3 · 106.2Shooting54.3% · 55.8%3-point %38.3% · 38.2%Ball care12.7% · 12.7%Off. rebounds18.5% · 18.0%Free throws0.29 · 0.21Form (last 10/10)20% · 70%
■ 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

Head-to-head record
8
Washington Wizards wins
2
Phoenix Suns wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/21HMiami Heat124-128
09/01/21ABoston Celtics107-116
07/01/21APhiladelphia 76ers136-141
03/01/21ABrooklyn Nets123-122
02/01/21AMinnesota Timberwolves130-109
31/12/20HChicago Bulls130-133
30/12/20HChicago Bulls107-115
28/12/20HOrlando Magic113-120
27/12/20HOrlando Magic120-130
24/12/20APhiladelphia 76ers107-113
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/21AIndiana Pacers125-117
09/01/21ADetroit Pistons105-110 OT
07/01/21HToronto Raptors123-115
04/01/21HLos Angeles Clippers107-112
02/01/21ADenver Nuggets106-103
01/01/21AUtah Jazz106-95
30/12/20HNew Orleans Pelicans111-86
28/12/20ASacramento Kings116-100
27/12/20ASacramento Kings103-106
24/12/20HDallas Mavericks106-102

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Washington Wizards
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWLLL23%
HomeLLLLL14%
AwayLWWLL33%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1376
Win %23%14%33%
Points / game115.1111.3119.5
Allowed / game118.4117.0120.0
Point differential-3.3-5.7-0.5
Avg total233.5228.3239.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+8%0%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (6)33% (3)33% (3)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Phoenix Suns
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 7 Wins / 3 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW50%
HomeLWWLW50%
AwayWWWLW50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1468
Win %50%50%50%
Points / game108.9111.2107.2
Allowed / game107.3106.8107.6
Point differential+1.6+4.3-0.4
Avg total216.2218.0214.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%17%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)25% (4)33% (3)
Overtime %7%0%12%
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 Los Angeles Lakers1512380%113.5105.0+8.5
2 Philadelphia 76ers129375%112.6107.6+5.0
3 Utah Jazz139469%111.5106.8+4.8
4 Golden State Warriors138562%113.1114.6-1.5
5 Dallas Mavericks127558%113.1107.8+5.2
6 Boston Celtics127558%109.8111.1-1.2
7 New York Knicks148657%100.9100.7+0.2
8 Orlando Magic148657%109.0111.4-2.4
9 New Orleans Pelicans116555%109.5105.8+3.7
10 Denver Nuggets137654%117.3109.7+7.6
11 Brooklyn Nets137654%118.2111.2+6.9
12 Houston Rockets126650%113.2109.5+3.7
13 Indiana Pacers126650%112.7110.4+2.2
14 Phoenix Suns147750%108.9107.3+1.6
15 Miami Heat105550%107.7109.6-1.9
16 Los Angeles Clippers147750%108.7111.6-2.9
17 Cleveland Cavaliers147750%100.6104.2-3.6
18 Oklahoma City Thunder126650%105.9109.8-3.8
19 Chicago Bulls157847%114.3116.9-2.7
20 Milwaukee Bucks136746%119.0113.9+5.1
21 Atlanta Hawks136746%113.7112.9+0.8
22 Memphis Grizzlies136746%109.8109.3+0.5
23 Portland Trail Blazers136746%114.2117.0-2.8
24 Charlotte Hornets146843%109.5110.9-1.4
25 Sacramento Kings146843%111.9119.2-7.4
26 San Antonio Spurs135838%109.5114.8-5.3
27 Toronto Raptors124833%110.7111.6-0.9
28 Minnesota Timberwolves134931%109.7118.8-9.2
29 Detroit Pistons1441029%104.6108.6-4.0
30 Washington Wizards1331023%115.1118.4-3.3
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

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Washington Wizards29393624128
Phoenix Suns15273629107
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