Cleveland at Boston: Box Score Simulation

Sunday Jan 29, 2012 6:00 pm - Boston, MA
Odds: Boston by 6.5, Total Points: 181.5

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 CLE BOS
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Shooting CLE BOS
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Field Goals Attempted 92.5 88.7
Field Goal % 43.2% 47.2%
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2 Pointers Attempted 51.8 47.8
2 Point Shooting % 49.9% 54.8%
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3 Pointers Attempted 40.7 40.9
3 Point Shooting % 34.6% 38.3%
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Free Throws Attempted 17.5 19.7
Free Throw % 76.2% 81.0%
Ball Control CLE BOS
Rebounds 49.9 52.8
Rebounds - Defensive 37.5 41.6
Rebounds - Offensive 12.4 11.2
Turnovers 10.6 10.8
Blocked Shots 3.4 6.4
Steals 5.7 6.2
Fouls 15.0 15.0

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Expected Effect: +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 CLE BOS
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% of Possessions with CLE BOS
2 Point Attempt 45.0% 42.5%
3 Point Attempt 35.4% 36.3%
Player Fouled 14.9% 14.9%
Turnover 10.6% 10.8%
Opponent Steal 6.2% 5.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken CLE BOS
Shot Blocked 7.3% 3.8%
Offensive Rebound 23.0% 23.0%