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San Antonio Spurs 108-123 Oklahoma City Thunder: The Margins Went Against San Antonio Spurs | Playoffs

San Antonio Spurs 108-123 Oklahoma City Thunder. eFG: 51%-59%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | Oklahoma City Thunder 😏 Lucky (+15)

San Antonio Spurs 108 - 123 Oklahoma City Thunder (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 51% eFG, Oklahoma City Thunder shot 59% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatSan Antonio SpursOklahoma City Thunder
Final108123
FG34-80 (43%)39-81 (48%)
3PT13-41 (32%)17-38 (45%)
FT27-33 (82%)28-33 (85%)
eFG%50.6%58.6%
Rebounds (off)37 (9)41 (7)
Assists2629
Turnovers1511
Steals87
Blocks62
Fouls2825

Key Signals

- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (51% vs 59% eFG) but lost - Oklahoma City Thunder scorched from three: 17/38 (45%, +9 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: San Antonio Spurs -15 (Unlucky) | Oklahoma City Thunder +15 (Lucky)

San Antonio Spurs were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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