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San Antonio Spurs 126-97 Minnesota Timberwolves: A Fair Result | Playoffs

San Antonio Spurs 126-97 Minnesota Timberwolves. eFG: 59%-44%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: Minnesota Timberwolves 😐 Fair (-11) | San Antonio Spurs 😐 Fair (+11)

San Antonio Spurs 126 - 97 Minnesota Timberwolves (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 59% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 44% eFG. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatSan Antonio SpursMinnesota Timberwolves
Final12697
FG47-89 (53%)32-83 (39%)
3PT11-32 (34%)9-33 (27%)
FT21-27 (78%)24-30 (80%)
eFG%59.0%44.0%
Rebounds (off)50 (11)42 (10)
Assists2517
Turnovers1516
Steals97
Blocks84
Fouls2424

Key Signals

- Minnesota Timberwolves won the efficiency battle (59% vs 44% eFG) but lost - Minnesota Timberwolves couldn't buy a three: 9/33 (27%, -9 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Minnesota Timberwolves -11 (Fair) | San Antonio Spurs +11 (Fair)

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

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