Phoenix at LA Clippers: Box Score Simulation

Thursday Mar 15, 2012 10:30 pm - Los Angeles, CA
Odds: Los Angeles by 7.5, Total Points: 195.5

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 LAC
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Shooting PHO LAC
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 86.3 88.8
Field Goal % 49.0% 46.8%
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2 Pointers Attempted 53.7 53.3
2 Point Shooting % 55.0% 52.5%
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3 Pointers Attempted 32.6 35.5
3 Point Shooting % 39.0% 38.2%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 22.4 22.1
Free Throw % 79.6% 82.9%
Ball Control PHO LAC
Rebounds 49.3 45.7
Rebounds - Defensive 37.1 34.0
Rebounds - Offensive 12.2 11.6
Turnovers 12.9 10.7
Blocked Shots 5.1 4.5
Steals 6.2 7.9
Fouls 16.4 17.2

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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 LAC
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% of Possessions with PHO LAC
2 Point Attempt 47.0% 46.7%
3 Point Attempt 28.5% 31.1%
Player Fouled 17.2% 16.4%
Turnover 12.9% 10.7%
Opponent Steal 7.9% 6.1%
Odds Per Shot Taken PHO LAC
Shot Blocked 5.2% 6.0%
Offensive Rebound 26.4% 23.9%