Portland at Minnesota: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Mar 7, 2012 8:00 pm - Minneapolis, MN
Odds: Minnesota by 1, 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 POR MIN
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Points From 2-Pointers Subscribe to view
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Shooting POR MIN
Field Goals Made Subscribe to view
Field Goals Attempted 87.7 83.1
Field Goal % 41.5% 50.7%
2 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
2 Pointers Attempted 57.7 52.5
2 Point Shooting % 45.3% 58.6%
3 Pointers Made Subscribe to view
3 Pointers Attempted 30.1 30.6
3 Point Shooting % 34.2% 37.2%
Free Throws Made Subscribe to view
Free Throws Attempted 22.7 25.7
Free Throw % 80.6% 78.5%
Ball Control POR MIN
Rebounds 46.7 50.0
Rebounds - Defensive 32.6 38.8
Rebounds - Offensive 14.1 11.2
Turnovers 14.2 13.7
Blocked Shots 4.2 6.9
Steals 7.0 7.9
Fouls 19.7 16.6

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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 POR MIN
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% of Possessions with POR MIN
2 Point Attempt 48.9% 46.1%
3 Point Attempt 25.5% 26.9%
Player Fouled 16.5% 19.5%
Turnover 14.1% 13.6%
Opponent Steal 7.9% 6.9%
Odds Per Shot Taken POR MIN
Shot Blocked 8.4% 5.0%
Offensive Rebound 26.6% 25.6%