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 BK UTA
Points 117.9 115.5
Total Points   233.4
Points From 2-Pointers 55.7 57.8
Points From 3-Pointers 45.5 38.7
Points From Free Throws 16.6 19.0
Shooting BK UTA
Field Goals Made 43.0 41.8
Field Goals Attempted 91.7 88.9
Field Goal % 46.9% 47.0%
2 Pointers Made 27.9 28.9
2 Pointers Attempted 52.6 53.2
2 Point Shooting % 53.0% 54.4%
3 Pointers Made 15.2 12.9
3 Pointers Attempted 39.1 35.8
3 Point Shooting % 38.8% 36.1%
Free Throws Made 16.6 19.0
Free Throws Attempted 21.8 22.7
Free Throw % 76.0% 83.7%
Ball Control BK UTA
Rebounds 48.3 51.2
Rebounds - Defensive 35.0 37.8
Rebounds - Offensive 13.3 13.4
Turnovers 10.6 13.1
Blocked Shots 6.5 5.2
Steals 6.9 5.2
Fouls 16.8 16.2

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 BK UTA
Total Possessions 101.6
Effective Scoring Chances 104.3 101.9
% of Possessions with BK UTA
2 Point Attempt 45.0% 45.2%
3 Point Attempt 33.4% 30.4%
Player Fouled 16.0% 16.5%
Turnover 10.5% 12.9%
Opponent Steal 5.2% 6.8%
Odds Per Shot Taken BK UTA
Shot Blocked 6.0% 7.2%
Offensive Rebound 26.0% 27.7%