Portland at Phoenix: Box Score Simulation

Friday Jan 6, 2012 10:30 pm - Phoenix, AZ
Odds: Portland by 2.5, Total Points: 196.5

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 POR PHO
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Shooting POR PHO
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 92.3 83.2
Field Goal % 42.6% 52.3%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 57.5 53.1
2 Point Shooting % 47.2% 61.0%
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3 Pointers Attempted 34.8 30.1
3 Point Shooting % 35.1% 36.9%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 21.0 26.0
Free Throw % 79.7% 79.6%
Ball Control POR PHO
Rebounds 45.6 51.3
Rebounds - Defensive 30.8 39.6
Rebounds - Offensive 14.8 11.7
Turnovers 12.5 14.6
Blocked Shots 4.1 6.8
Steals 7.9 7.5
Fouls 19.2 15.4

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Expected Effect: +0.4 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 POR PHO
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% of Possessions with POR PHO
2 Point Attempt 48.2% 46.1%
3 Point Attempt 29.1% 26.1%
Player Fouled 15.1% 18.9%
Turnover 12.2% 14.3%
Opponent Steal 7.4% 7.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken POR PHO
Shot Blocked 8.2% 4.6%
Offensive Rebound 27.2% 27.5%