Phoenix at LA Lakers: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Jan 10, 2012 10:30 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: Los Angeles by 7.5, Total Points: 191.5

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 PHO LAL
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Shooting PHO LAL
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 91.3 88.9
Field Goal % 48.9% 48.0%
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2 Pointers Attempted 56.7 56.6
2 Point Shooting % 55.0% 53.7%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.6 32.3
3 Point Shooting % 38.9% 37.9%
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Free Throws Attempted 19.8 23.6
Free Throw % 79.6% 77.1%
Ball Control PHO LAL
Rebounds 51.3 45.9
Rebounds - Defensive 39.1 36.3
Rebounds - Offensive 12.1 9.6
Turnovers 12.9 11.3
Blocked Shots 5.6 4.6
Steals 6.9 7.3
Fouls 17.2 14.7

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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 PHO LAL
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% of Possessions with PHO LAL
2 Point Attempt 48.2% 49.0%
3 Point Attempt 29.4% 28.0%
Player Fouled 14.2% 16.6%
Turnover 12.5% 10.9%
Opponent Steal 7.0% 6.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken PHO LAL
Shot Blocked 5.3% 6.2%
Offensive Rebound 25.1% 19.6%