LA Clippers at Utah: Box Score Simulation

Tuesday Jan 17, 2012 9:00 pm - Salt Lake City, UT
Odds: Utah by 4.5, Total Points: 190

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 LAC UTA
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Shooting LAC UTA
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 88.8 90.7
Field Goal % 50.8% 46.6%
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2 Pointers Attempted 53.0 53.7
2 Point Shooting % 56.4% 53.5%
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3 Pointers Attempted 35.8 37.1
3 Point Shooting % 42.6% 36.4%
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Free Throws Attempted 23.1 22.4
Free Throw % 82.9% 83.3%
Ball Control LAC UTA
Rebounds 45.7 49.6
Rebounds - Defensive 34.8 34.5
Rebounds - Offensive 10.9 15.0
Turnovers 10.6 12.9
Blocked Shots 6.0 4.9
Steals 7.5 5.7
Fouls 16.8 17.4

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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 LAC UTA
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% of Possessions with LAC UTA
2 Point Attempt 46.3% 45.0%
3 Point Attempt 31.2% 31.1%
Player Fouled 17.1% 16.5%
Turnover 10.5% 12.7%
Opponent Steal 5.7% 7.4%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAC UTA
Shot Blocked 5.5% 6.9%
Offensive Rebound 24.0% 30.1%