Los Angeles at Minnesota: Box Score Simulation

Wednesday Jul 15, 2026 1:00 pm - Minneapolis, MN
Odds: Minnesota by 11.5, Total Points: 181.5

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 LAS MIN
Points 85.2 102.0
Total Points   187.2
Points From 2-Pointers 40.7 56.1
Points From 3-Pointers 29.4 31.1
Points From Free Throws 15.2 14.8
Shooting LAS MIN
Field Goals Made 30.1 38.4
Field Goals Attempted 68.2 74.9
Field Goal % 44.2% 51.3%
2 Pointers Made 20.3 28.0
2 Pointers Attempted 39.6 49.2
2 Point Shooting % 51.4% 57.0%
3 Pointers Made 9.8 10.4
3 Pointers Attempted 28.6 25.7
3 Point Shooting % 34.3% 40.3%
Free Throws Made 15.2 14.8
Free Throws Attempted 19.1 18.2
Free Throw % 79.5% 81.5%
Ball Control LAS MIN
Rebounds 34.5 43.3
Rebounds - Defensive 25.7 30.7
Rebounds - Offensive 8.9 12.6
Turnovers 15.4 11.8
Blocked Shots 2.7 5.5
Steals 6.6 9.5
Fouls 14.8 18.0

Playing Style Advantage: Minnesota

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 LAS MIN
Total Possessions 85.8
Effective Scoring Chances 79.3 86.5
% of Possessions with LAS MIN
2 Point Attempt 40.9% 49.4%
3 Point Attempt 29.5% 25.9%
Player Fouled 21.0% 17.3%
Turnover 18.0% 13.8%
Opponent Steal 11.1% 7.7%
Odds Per Shot Taken LAS MIN
Shot Blocked 7.5% 4.1%
Offensive Rebound 22.4% 32.9%