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 NY BK
Points 111.5 106.4
Total Points   217.9
Points From 2-Pointers 55.1 52.4
Points From 3-Pointers 39.5 39.1
Points From Free Throws 17.0 15.0
Shooting NY BK
Field Goals Made 40.7 39.2
Field Goals Attempted 88.4 87.3
Field Goal % 46.0% 44.9%
2 Pointers Made 27.5 26.2
2 Pointers Attempted 52.6 50.7
2 Point Shooting % 52.4% 51.7%
3 Pointers Made 13.2 13.0
3 Pointers Attempted 35.8 36.6
3 Point Shooting % 36.7% 35.6%
Free Throws Made 17.0 15.0
Free Throws Attempted 21.8 19.6
Free Throw % 78.1% 76.5%
Ball Control NY BK
Rebounds 52.8 47.3
Rebounds - Defensive 38.0 35.1
Rebounds - Offensive 14.8 12.2
Turnovers 11.7 11.6
Blocked Shots 4.1 4.9
Steals 6.0 5.9
Fouls 15.7 16.6

Playing Style Advantage: Brooklyn

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 NY BK
Total Possessions 98.3
Effective Scoring Chances 101.4 98.9
% of Possessions with NY BK
2 Point Attempt 45.7% 45.2%
3 Point Attempt 31.1% 32.7%
Player Fouled 16.9% 16.0%
Turnover 11.9% 11.8%
Opponent Steal 6.0% 6.1%
Odds Per Shot Taken NY BK
Shot Blocked 5.7% 4.7%
Offensive Rebound 29.6% 24.3%