Utah at LA Lakers: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Dec 27, 2011 10:30 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: Los Angeles by 5.5, Total Points: 187

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 UTA LAL
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Shooting UTA LAL
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 95.0 88.9
Field Goal % 46.8% 52.3%
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2 Pointers Attempted 56.1 56.6
2 Point Shooting % 53.9% 58.0%
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3 Pointers Attempted 39.0 32.3
3 Point Shooting % 36.5% 42.2%
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Free Throws Attempted 19.5 24.4
Free Throw % 83.8% 77.1%
Ball Control UTA LAL
Rebounds 50.6 46.1
Rebounds - Defensive 36.3 37.2
Rebounds - Offensive 14.3 8.9
Turnovers 12.8 11.1
Blocked Shots 5.4 6.2
Steals 6.3 7.1
Fouls 17.9 14.3

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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 UTA LAL
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% of Possessions with UTA LAL
2 Point Attempt 46.1% 48.9%
3 Point Attempt 32.1% 27.9%
Player Fouled 13.7% 17.1%
Turnover 12.2% 10.6%
Opponent Steal 6.7% 6.0%
Odds Per Shot Taken UTA LAL
Shot Blocked 7.2% 5.8%
Offensive Rebound 27.7% 19.7%