Golden State at New York: Box Score Simulation

Thursday May 21, 2026 8:00 pm - Brooklyn, NY
Odds: New York by 5.5, Total Points: 168.5

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 GSV NYL
Points 85.7 81.4
Total Points   167.1
Points From 2-Pointers 35.9 34.0
Points From 3-Pointers 35.9 28.9
Points From Free Throws 13.9 18.5
Shooting GSV NYL
Field Goals Made 29.9 26.6
Field Goals Attempted 71.6 61.9
Field Goal % 41.8% 43.0%
2 Pointers Made 18.0 17.0
2 Pointers Attempted 38.6 34.9
2 Point Shooting % 46.5% 48.6%
3 Pointers Made 12.0 9.6
3 Pointers Attempted 33.0 27.0
3 Point Shooting % 36.3% 35.6%
Free Throws Made 13.9 18.5
Free Throws Attempted 17.9 21.7
Free Throw % 77.4% 85.4%
Ball Control GSV NYL
Rebounds 38.5 41.7
Rebounds - Defensive 27.6 32.7
Rebounds - Offensive 10.9 9.1
Turnovers 9.1 14.4
Blocked Shots 4.2 3.7
Steals 7.0 4.5
Fouls 19.2 16.7

Playing Style Advantage: New York

Expected Effect: +0.3 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 GSV NYL
Total Possessions 80.4
Effective Scoring Chances 82.2 75.1
% of Possessions with GSV NYL
2 Point Attempt 41.6% 38.3%
3 Point Attempt 35.6% 29.6%
Player Fouled 20.7% 23.9%
Turnover 11.3% 17.9%
Opponent Steal 5.6% 8.6%
Odds Per Shot Taken GSV NYL
Shot Blocked 6.1% 5.9%
Offensive Rebound 25.1% 24.7%