New Orleans at LA Clippers: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Apr 22, 2012 9:30 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: Los Angeles by 10, Total Points: 182.5

NOTE: This model has not been backtested for historical accuracy (which is why we do not include it on other prediction pages throughout the site). We publish it in large part to give an idea of stylistic trends that can be expected (fast/slow, one team dominating the boards and the other shooting a lot of threes, etc). To see our best prediction for the winner and final score of the game, please see the matchup overview page.

Box Score Projection

Scoring NO LAC
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Shooting NO LAC
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 87.7 84.6
Field Goal % 48.2% 48.0%
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2 Pointers Attempted 54.8 47.7
2 Point Shooting % 54.3% 56.6%
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3 Pointers Attempted 32.9 36.9
3 Point Shooting % 38.0% 36.8%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 22.4 21.9
Free Throw % 76.9% 82.9%
Ball Control NO LAC
Rebounds 47.6 45.9
Rebounds - Defensive 35.3 35.5
Rebounds - Offensive 12.4 10.4
Turnovers 11.2 12.4
Blocked Shots 4.4 5.0
Steals 7.2 6.0
Fouls 17.2 16.3

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Expected Effect: +0.2 points
Our simulation model uses tempo-free statistics to project a detailed box score for this game. This analysis also indicates which team (if any) is expected to gain a relative advantage based on the specific matchup of paces and playing styles.

NOTE: Our simulation model assumes a neutral court setting.

Tempo-Free Projection

Possession Stats NO LAC
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% of Possessions with NO LAC
2 Point Attempt 48.2% 42.8%
3 Point Attempt 28.9% 33.1%
Player Fouled 16.4% 17.3%
Turnover 11.2% 12.5%
Opponent Steal 6.0% 7.2%
Odds Per Shot Taken NO LAC
Shot Blocked 6.0% 5.1%
Offensive Rebound 25.8% 22.7%