CURSD Match Report: New York Knicks 😔 Unlucky (-17) | San Antonio Spurs 😏 Lucky (+17)
New York Knicks 111 - 115 San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs). New York Knicks shot 53% eFG, San Antonio Spurs shot 54% eFG. The data says New York Knicks deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 111 | 115 |
| FG | 40-88 (45%) | 39-84 (46%) |
| 3PT | 13-37 (35%) | 12-34 (35%) |
| FT | 18-22 (82%) | 25-32 (78%) |
| eFG% | 52.8% | 53.6% |
| Rebounds (off) | 46 (12) | 37 (6) |
| Assists | 18 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 8 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 7 |
| Fouls | 23 | 21 |
Key Signals
- New York Knicks won the efficiency battle (53% vs 54% eFG) but lost - San Antonio Spurs took 10 more free throws (22-32 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: New York Knicks -17 (Unlucky) | San Antonio Spurs +17 (Lucky)
New York Knicks were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.