LA Lakers at Okla City: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Feb 23, 2012 9:30 pm - Oklahoma City, OK
Odds: Oklahoma City by 7, Total Points: 195.5

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 LAL OKC
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Shooting LAL OKC
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Field Goals Attempted 86.6 94.0
Field Goal % 47.9% 49.7%
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2 Pointers Attempted 54.6 57.4
2 Point Shooting % 53.4% 55.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 32.0 36.6
3 Point Shooting % 38.6% 40.0%
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Free Throws Attempted 25.4 17.9
Free Throw % 76.8% 83.2%
Ball Control LAL OKC
Rebounds 48.4 47.8
Rebounds - Defensive 38.2 37.6
Rebounds - Offensive 10.2 10.2
Turnovers 14.0 10.8
Blocked Shots 5.1 6.7
Steals 6.1 7.7
Fouls 14.3 17.8

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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 OKC
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% of Possessions with LAL OKC
2 Point Attempt 46.5% 49.1%
3 Point Attempt 27.2% 31.4%
Player Fouled 17.1% 13.7%
Turnover 13.4% 10.4%
Opponent Steal 7.4% 5.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAL OKC
Shot Blocked 7.3% 6.1%
Offensive Rebound 21.3% 21.1%