CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons 😔 Unlucky (-18) | Cleveland Cavaliers 😏 Lucky (+18)
Detroit Pistons 113 - 117 Cleveland Cavaliers (OT) (Playoffs). Detroit Pistons shot 50% eFG, Cleveland Cavaliers shot 54% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 113 | 117 |
| FG | 42-95 (44%) | 36-80 (45%) |
| 3PT | 11-33 (33%) | 14-35 (40%) |
| FT | 18-20 (90%) | 31-38 (82%) |
| eFG% | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| Rebounds (off) | 40 (15) | 44 (13) |
| Assists | 28 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Fouls | 26 | 16 |
Key Signals
- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (50% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Cleveland Cavaliers took 18 more free throws (20-38 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -18 (Unlucky) | Cleveland Cavaliers +18 (Lucky)
Detroit Pistons were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.