CURSD Match Report: Cleveland Cavaliers 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Detroit Pistons 😏 Lucky (+17)
Detroit Pistons 111 - 101 Cleveland Cavaliers (Playoffs). Detroit Pistons shot 50% eFG, Cleveland Cavaliers shot 54% eFG. The data says Cleveland Cavaliers deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 111 | 101 |
| FG | 37-84 (44%) | 36-80 (45%) |
| 3PT | 10-26 (38%) | 14-38 (37%) |
| FT | 27-35 (77%) | 15-16 (94%) |
| eFG% | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| Rebounds (off) | 45 (16) | 41 (11) |
| Assists | 23 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Fouls | 18 | 22 |
Key Signals
- Cleveland Cavaliers won the efficiency battle (50% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons took 19 more free throws (35-16 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Cleveland Cavaliers -17 (Unlucky) | Detroit Pistons +17 (Lucky)
Cleveland Cavaliers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.