CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Minnesota Timberwolves 😏 Lucky (+17)
Minnesota Timberwolves 114 - 109 San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs). Minnesota Timberwolves shot 50% eFG, San Antonio Spurs shot 51% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 114 | 109 |
| FG | 42-94 (45%) | 41-86 (48%) |
| 3PT | 10-27 (37%) | 6-26 (23%) |
| FT | 20-22 (91%) | 21-27 (78%) |
| eFG% | 50.0% | 51.2% |
| Rebounds (off) | 49 (15) | 41 (13) |
| Assists | 20 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Steals | 5 | 13 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Fouls | 23 | 20 |
Key Signals
- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (50% vs 51% eFG) but lost - San Antonio Spurs couldn't buy a three: 6/26 (23%, -13 vs league avg)
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.