LA Lakers at Boston: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Feb 9, 2012 8:00 pm - Boston, MA
Odds: Boston by 3, Total Points: 176

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 LAL BOS
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Shooting LAL BOS
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 90.7 94.8
Field Goal % 46.7% 48.1%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 58.3 49.3
2 Point Shooting % 52.0% 55.6%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 32.4 45.5
3 Point Shooting % 37.0% 39.9%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 19.7 17.5
Free Throw % 77.1% 80.7%
Ball Control LAL BOS
Rebounds 47.7 53.1
Rebounds - Defensive 38.1 40.5
Rebounds - Offensive 9.7 12.7
Turnovers 11.0 10.1
Blocked Shots 3.8 6.2
Steals 5.2 6.5
Fouls 13.3 15.7

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Expected Effect: Less than 0.1 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 LAL BOS
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% of Possessions with LAL BOS
2 Point Attempt 50.8% 42.2%
3 Point Attempt 28.2% 39.0%
Player Fouled 15.3% 12.9%
Turnover 10.8% 9.9%
Opponent Steal 6.3% 5.1%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAL BOS
Shot Blocked 6.6% 4.2%
Offensive Rebound 19.3% 25.0%