Phoenix at Seattle: Box Score Simulation

Friday May 23, 2025 10:00 pm - Seattle, WA
Odds: Seattle by 5.5, Total Points: 157.5

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 PHX SEA
Points 83.4 82.7
Total Points   166.1
Points From 2-Pointers 39.9 40.7
Points From 3-Pointers 23.3 27.5
Points From Free Throws 20.2 14.5
Shooting PHX SEA
Field Goals Made 27.7 29.6
Field Goals Attempted 65.2 69.7
Field Goal % 42.4% 42.4%
2 Pointers Made 19.9 20.4
2 Pointers Attempted 40.3 41.3
2 Point Shooting % 49.4% 49.4%
3 Pointers Made 7.8 9.2
3 Pointers Attempted 24.9 28.4
3 Point Shooting % 31.1% 32.3%
Free Throws Made 20.2 14.5
Free Throws Attempted 25.8 18.4
Free Throw % 78.4% 78.6%
Ball Control PHX SEA
Rebounds 41.1 41.3
Rebounds - Defensive 32.1 31.4
Rebounds - Offensive 9.0 10.0
Turnovers 13.0 13.3
Blocked Shots 3.2 4.4
Steals 7.9 7.2
Fouls 15.5 19.7

Playing Style Advantage: Seattle

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 PHX SEA
Total Possessions 84.5
Effective Scoring Chances 80.5 81.1
% of Possessions with PHX SEA
2 Point Attempt 42.3% 43.1%
3 Point Attempt 26.2% 29.7%
Player Fouled 23.3% 18.4%
Turnover 15.4% 15.8%
Opponent Steal 8.5% 9.3%
Odds Per Shot Taken PHX SEA
Shot Blocked 6.3% 4.9%
Offensive Rebound 22.3% 23.7%