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San Antonio Spurs 133-95 Minnesota Timberwolves: The Margins Went Against Minnesota Timberwolves | Playoffs

San Antonio Spurs 133-95 Minnesota Timberwolves. eFG: 59%-45%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: Minnesota Timberwolves πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | San Antonio Spurs 😏 Lucky (+17)

San Antonio Spurs 133 - 95 Minnesota Timberwolves (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 59% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 45% eFG. The data says Minnesota Timberwolves deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatSan Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves
Final13395
FG45-90 (50%)35-88 (40%)
3PT16-39 (41%)9-30 (30%)
FT27-33 (82%)16-31 (52%)
eFG%58.9%44.9%
Rebounds (off)55 (13)43 (12)
Assists2919
Turnovers1622
Steals137
Blocks92
Fouls2825

Key Signals

- Minnesota Timberwolves won the efficiency battle (59% vs 45% eFG) but lost

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Minnesota Timberwolves -17 (Unlucky) | San Antonio Spurs +17 (Lucky)

Minnesota Timberwolves were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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