CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs π Unlucky (-16) | New York Knicks π 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
| Stat | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 104 | 105 |
| FG | 37-78 (47%) | 37-89 (42%) |
| 3PT | 11-29 (38%) | 15-38 (39%) |
| FT | 19-27 (70%) | 16-21 (76%) |
| eFG% | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| Rebounds (off) | 42 (5) | 44 (10) |
| Assists | 22 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Steals | 7 | 11 |
| Blocks | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls | 20 | 23 |
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.

