Phoenix at Boston: Box Score Simulation

Friday Jan 20, 2012 7:30 pm - Boston, MA
Odds: Boston by 6.5, Total Points: 183

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 BOS
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Shooting PHO BOS
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 91.2 92.7
Field Goal % 44.7% 46.5%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 56.8 47.3
2 Point Shooting % 50.5% 53.5%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 34.3 45.4
3 Point Shooting % 35.0% 39.1%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 20.3 20.1
Free Throw % 79.7% 81.0%
Ball Control PHO BOS
Rebounds 51.3 52.0
Rebounds - Defensive 38.4 39.1
Rebounds - Offensive 12.9 12.9
Turnovers 11.7 10.0
Blocked Shots 4.0 5.9
Steals 5.4 6.8
Fouls 14.9 15.7

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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 PHO BOS
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% of Possessions with PHO BOS
2 Point Attempt 48.7% 40.7%
3 Point Attempt 29.4% 39.2%
Player Fouled 15.5% 14.7%
Turnover 11.6% 9.8%
Opponent Steal 6.7% 5.3%
Odds Per Shot Taken PHO BOS
Shot Blocked 6.5% 4.5%
Offensive Rebound 24.7% 25.2%