CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Cleveland Cavaliers 😏 Lucky (+17)
Cleveland Cavaliers 112 - 103 Detroit Pistons (Playoffs). Cleveland Cavaliers shot 53% eFG, Detroit Pistons shot 57% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 112 | 103 |
| FG | 34-78 (44%) | 42-83 (51%) |
| 3PT | 14-41 (34%) | 10-23 (43%) |
| FT | 30-34 (88%) | 9-12 (75%) |
| eFG% | 52.6% | 56.6% |
| Rebounds (off) | 33 (12) | 35 (11) |
| Assists | 23 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 20 |
| Steals | 11 | 10 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Fouls | 15 | 27 |
Key Signals
- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (53% vs 57% eFG) but lost - Cleveland Cavaliers took 22 more free throws (34-12 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -17 (Unlucky) | Cleveland Cavaliers +17 (Lucky)
Detroit Pistons were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.