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Boston Celtics 100-109 Philadelphia 76ers: The Margins Went Against Boston Celtics | Playoffs

Boston Celtics 100-109 Philadelphia 76ers. eFG: 47%-54%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: Boston Celtics πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Philadelphia 76ers 😏 Lucky (+16)

Boston Celtics 100 - 109 Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs). Boston Celtics shot 47% eFG, Philadelphia 76ers shot 54% eFG. The data says Boston Celtics deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatBoston CelticsPhiladelphia 76ers
Final100109
FG37-93 (40%)39-82 (48%)
3PT13-49 (27%)11-28 (39%)
FT13-16 (81%)20-23 (87%)
eFG%46.8%54.3%
Rebounds (off)44 (10)44 (3)
Assists1925
Turnovers59
Steals40
Blocks71
Fouls2319

Key Signals

- Boston Celtics won the efficiency battle (47% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Boston Celtics couldn't buy a three: 13/49 (27%, -9 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Boston Celtics -16 (Unlucky) | Philadelphia 76ers +16 (Lucky)

Boston Celtics were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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