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Detroit Pistons 107-97 Cleveland Cavaliers: A Fair Result | Playoffs

Detroit Pistons 107-97 Cleveland Cavaliers. eFG: 57%-46%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: Cleveland Cavaliers 😐 Fair (-14) | Detroit Pistons 😐 Fair (+14)

Detroit Pistons 107 - 97 Cleveland Cavaliers (Playoffs). Detroit Pistons shot 57% eFG, Cleveland Cavaliers shot 46% eFG. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatDetroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers
Final10797
FG39-80 (49%)34-81 (42%)
3PT14-28 (50%)7-32 (22%)
FT15-20 (75%)22-27 (81%)
eFG%57.5%46.3%
Rebounds (off)42 (12)36 (9)
Assists2120
Turnovers1311
Steals97
Blocks56
Fouls2219

Key Signals

- Cleveland Cavaliers won the efficiency battle (57% vs 46% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons scorched from three: 14/28 (50%, +14 vs league avg) - Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't buy a three: 7/32 (22%, -14 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Cleveland Cavaliers -14 (Fair) | Detroit Pistons +14 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

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