Minnesota at Golden State: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Aug 19, 2026 10:00 pm - San Francisco, CA
Odds: Minnesota by 1.5, Total Points: 162.5

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 MIN GSV
Points 82.3 82.2
Total Points   164.5
Points From 2-Pointers 39.9 33.8
Points From 3-Pointers 27.9 34.7
Points From Free Throws 14.6 13.7
Shooting MIN GSV
Field Goals Made 29.2 28.5
Field Goals Attempted 66.0 70.2
Field Goal % 44.3% 40.6%
2 Pointers Made 20.0 16.9
2 Pointers Attempted 41.8 36.5
2 Point Shooting % 47.7% 46.3%
3 Pointers Made 9.3 11.6
3 Pointers Attempted 24.2 33.7
3 Point Shooting % 38.3% 34.3%
Free Throws Made 14.6 13.7
Free Throws Attempted 17.9 17.5
Free Throw % 81.6% 78.4%
Ball Control MIN GSV
Rebounds 40.5 41.2
Rebounds - Defensive 30.3 28.1
Rebounds - Offensive 10.3 13.1
Turnovers 12.5 11.4
Blocked Shots 4.0 3.3
Steals 6.0 6.8
Fouls 15.6 14.4

Playing Style Advantage: Golden State

Expected Effect: +0.2 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 MIN GSV
Total Possessions 79.4
Effective Scoring Chances 77.2 81.1
% of Possessions with MIN GSV
2 Point Attempt 46.0% 38.8%
3 Point Attempt 26.6% 35.8%
Player Fouled 18.2% 19.7%
Turnover 15.7% 14.4%
Opponent Steal 8.6% 7.5%
Odds Per Shot Taken MIN GSV
Shot Blocked 4.8% 6.2%
Offensive Rebound 26.7% 30.2%