NOTE: This model has not been backtested for historical accuracy. 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).

Box Score Projection

Scoring BOS LAC
Points 117.5 108.8
Total Points   226.3
Points From 2-Pointers 52.5 54.7
Points From 3-Pointers 49.3 39.4
Points From Free Throws 15.7 14.7
Shooting BOS LAC
Field Goals Made 42.7 40.5
Field Goals Attempted 89.9 90.7
Field Goal % 47.5% 44.6%
2 Pointers Made 26.3 27.4
2 Pointers Attempted 47.4 55.3
2 Point Shooting % 55.5% 49.5%
3 Pointers Made 16.4 13.1
3 Pointers Attempted 42.5 35.4
3 Point Shooting % 38.6% 37.1%
Free Throws Made 15.7 14.7
Free Throws Attempted 19.8 17.6
Free Throw % 78.9% 83.4%
Ball Control BOS LAC
Rebounds 51.4 48.8
Rebounds - Defensive 38.7 36.6
Rebounds - Offensive 12.6 12.2
Turnovers 9.9 10.8
Blocked Shots 6.2 3.6
Steals 6.3 5.5
Fouls 14.3 15.1

Playing Style Advantage: LA Clippers

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 BOS LAC
Total Possessions 98.9
Effective Scoring Chances 101.6 100.3
% of Possessions with BOS LAC
2 Point Attempt 41.9% 48.6%
3 Point Attempt 37.6% 31.2%
Player Fouled 15.3% 14.5%
Turnover 10.0% 10.9%
Opponent Steal 5.6% 6.4%
Odds Per Shot Taken BOS LAC
Shot Blocked 4.1% 7.0%
Offensive Rebound 25.7% 24.0%