CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Minnesota Timberwolves 😏 Lucky (+17)
San Antonio Spurs 102 - 104 Minnesota Timberwolves (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 51% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 51% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | San Antonio Spurs | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 102 | 104 |
| FG | 39-87 (45%) | 41-90 (46%) |
| 3PT | 10-36 (28%) | 10-26 (38%) |
| FT | 14-18 (78%) | 12-21 (57%) |
| eFG% | 50.6% | 51.1% |
| Rebounds (off) | 47 (13) | 46 (12) |
| Assists | 24 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 14 | 5 |
| Fouls | 25 | 22 |
Key Signals
- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (51% vs 51% eFG) but lost - San Antonio Spurs couldn't buy a three: 10/36 (28%, -8 vs league avg) - Decided by 2 points; Minnesota Timberwolves on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: San Antonio Spurs -17 (Unlucky) | Minnesota Timberwolves +17 (Lucky)
San Antonio Spurs were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.