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 118.1 119.9
Total Points   238.0
Points From 2-Pointers 65.6 65.5
Points From 3-Pointers 30.3 38.3
Points From Free Throws 22.2 16.2
Shooting LAC IND
Field Goals Made 42.9 45.5
Field Goals Attempted 86.3 91.1
Field Goal % 49.7% 49.9%
2 Pointers Made 32.8 32.8
2 Pointers Attempted 59.2 56.2
2 Point Shooting % 55.5% 58.3%
3 Pointers Made 10.1 12.8
3 Pointers Attempted 27.2 34.9
3 Point Shooting % 37.2% 36.5%
Free Throws Made 22.2 16.2
Free Throws Attempted 26.7 20.9
Free Throw % 83.0% 77.2%
Ball Control LAC IND
Rebounds 47.7 45.6
Rebounds - Defensive 35.8 33.5
Rebounds - Offensive 11.9 12.1
Turnovers 12.1 10.7
Blocked Shots 4.6 5.7
Steals 5.9 6.6
Fouls 16.8 19.2

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 101.8
Effective Scoring Chances 101.6 103.2
% of Possessions with LAC IND
2 Point Attempt 51.0% 48.6%
3 Point Attempt 23.4% 30.2%
Player Fouled 18.9% 16.5%
Turnover 11.9% 10.5%
Opponent Steal 6.5% 5.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAC IND
Shot Blocked 6.3% 5.4%
Offensive Rebound 26.2% 25.2%