Indiana at Golden State: Box Score Simulation

Thursday May 28, 2026 10:00 pm - San Francisco, CA
Odds: Golden State by 2.5, Total Points: 167.5

NOTE: This model has not been backtested for historical accuracy (which is why we do not include it on other prediction pages throughout the site). 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). To see our best prediction for the winner and final score of the game, please see the matchup overview page.

Box Score Projection

Scoring IND GSV
Points 86.1 88.1
Total Points   174.2
Points From 2-Pointers 38.8 42.7
Points From 3-Pointers 29.5 28.8
Points From Free Throws 17.8 16.6
Shooting IND GSV
Field Goals Made 29.2 31.0
Field Goals Attempted 63.8 71.2
Field Goal % 45.8% 43.5%
2 Pointers Made 19.4 21.4
2 Pointers Attempted 38.8 42.9
2 Point Shooting % 50.1% 49.8%
3 Pointers Made 9.8 9.6
3 Pointers Attempted 25.0 28.3
3 Point Shooting % 39.3% 33.8%
Free Throws Made 17.8 16.6
Free Throws Attempted 22.1 21.1
Free Throw % 80.5% 78.6%
Ball Control IND GSV
Rebounds 39.6 39.7
Rebounds - Defensive 30.8 27.8
Rebounds - Offensive 8.8 11.8
Turnovers 14.1 10.0
Blocked Shots 3.1 4.2
Steals 4.9 6.9
Fouls 18.6 19.8

Playing Style Advantage: Indiana

Expected Effect: +0.5 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 IND GSV
Total Possessions 82.3
Effective Scoring Chances 77.0 84.1
% of Possessions with IND GSV
2 Point Attempt 41.8% 45.0%
3 Point Attempt 26.9% 29.7%
Player Fouled 24.0% 22.6%
Turnover 17.1% 12.1%
Opponent Steal 8.4% 6.0%
Odds Per Shot Taken IND GSV
Shot Blocked 6.0% 4.9%
Offensive Rebound 24.1% 27.8%