CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs 😔 Unlucky (-17) | New York Knicks 😏 Lucky (+17)
New York Knicks 107 - 106 San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs). New York Knicks shot 56% eFG, San Antonio Spurs shot 52% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.
The Data
| Stat | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 107 | 106 |
| FG | 36-78 (46%) | 36-86 (42%) |
| 3PT | 15-32 (47%) | 17-43 (40%) |
| FT | 20-28 (71%) | 17-20 (85%) |
| eFG% | 55.8% | 51.7% |
| Rebounds (off) | 39 (8) | 42 (12) |
| Assists | 23 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 21 | 21 |
Key Signals
- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (56% vs 52% eFG) but lost - New York Knicks scorched from three: 15/32 (47%, +11 vs league avg) - Decided by 1 point; New York Knicks on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: San Antonio Spurs -17 (Unlucky) | New York Knicks +17 (Lucky)
San Antonio Spurs were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.