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San Antonio Spurs 104-105 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against San Antonio Spurs | Playoffs

San Antonio Spurs 104-105 New York Knicks. eFG: 54%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | New York Knicks 😏 Lucky (+16)

San Antonio Spurs 104 - 105 New York Knicks (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 54% eFG, New York Knicks shot 50% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatSan Antonio SpursNew York Knicks
Final104105
FG37-78 (47%)37-89 (42%)
3PT11-29 (38%)15-38 (39%)
FT19-27 (70%)16-21 (76%)
eFG%54.5%50.0%
Rebounds (off)42 (5)44 (10)
Assists2229
Turnovers1615
Steals711
Blocks76
Fouls2023

Key Signals

- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (54% vs 50% eFG) but lost - Decided by 1 point; New York Knicks on the right side of the close-game variance

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: San Antonio Spurs -16 (Unlucky) | New York Knicks +16 (Lucky)

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

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