New Orleans at Phoenix: Box Score Simulation

Monday Dec 26, 2011 9:00 pm - Phoenix, AZ
Odds: Phoenix by 6, Total Points: 192

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 NO PHO
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Shooting NO PHO
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 90.7 84.5
Field Goal % 46.6% 48.2%
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2 Pointers Attempted 56.1 49.7
2 Point Shooting % 52.1% 57.3%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.6 34.8
3 Point Shooting % 37.6% 35.3%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 22.9 23.7
Free Throw % 76.9% 79.7%
Ball Control NO PHO
Rebounds 47.9 49.0
Rebounds - Defensive 34.9 37.8
Rebounds - Offensive 13.0 11.2
Turnovers 10.9 14.3
Blocked Shots 4.6 5.6
Steals 8.4 5.8
Fouls 17.9 16.0

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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 NO PHO
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% of Possessions with NO PHO
2 Point Attempt 48.0% 43.3%
3 Point Attempt 29.6% 30.4%
Player Fouled 15.8% 17.7%
Turnover 10.8% 14.0%
Opponent Steal 5.7% 8.3%
Odds Per Shot Taken NO PHO
Shot Blocked 6.7% 5.2%
Offensive Rebound 25.6% 24.3%