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 LAC IND
Points 118.8 119.8
Total Points   238.6
Points From 2-Pointers 65.9 65.4
Points From 3-Pointers 30.8 38.3
Points From Free Throws 22.0 16.2
Shooting LAC IND
Field Goals Made 43.2 45.5
Field Goals Attempted 86.6 91.5
Field Goal % 49.9% 49.7%
2 Pointers Made 33.0 32.7
2 Pointers Attempted 59.3 56.7
2 Point Shooting % 55.6% 57.6%
3 Pointers Made 10.3 12.8
3 Pointers Attempted 27.3 34.8
3 Point Shooting % 37.6% 36.6%
Free Throws Made 22.0 16.2
Free Throws Attempted 26.5 20.9
Free Throw % 83.1% 77.3%
Ball Control LAC IND
Rebounds 47.9 45.7
Rebounds - Defensive 36.3 33.6
Rebounds - Offensive 11.6 12.1
Turnovers 12.1 10.7
Blocked Shots 4.7 5.7
Steals 6.0 6.7
Fouls 16.8 19.1

Playing Style Advantage: LA Clippers

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 LAC IND
Total Possessions 102.2
Effective Scoring Chances 101.7 103.6
% of Possessions with LAC IND
2 Point Attempt 51.0% 48.8%
3 Point Attempt 23.5% 30.0%
Player Fouled 18.7% 16.4%
Turnover 11.9% 10.5%
Opponent Steal 6.5% 5.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAC IND
Shot Blocked 6.4% 5.6%
Offensive Rebound 25.7% 25.0%