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San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against San Antonio Spurs | Playoffs

San Antonio Spurs 90-94 New York Knicks. eFG: 45%-43%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: San Antonio Spurs πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | New York Knicks 😏 Lucky (+17)

San Antonio Spurs 90 - 94 New York Knicks (Playoffs). San Antonio Spurs shot 45% eFG, New York Knicks shot 43% eFG. The data says San Antonio Spurs deserved better in this playoff game.

The Data

StatSan Antonio SpursNew York Knicks
Final9094
FG33-86 (38%)31-87 (36%)
3PT12-37 (32%)12-37 (32%)
FT12-18 (67%)20-28 (71%)
eFG%45.3%42.5%
Rebounds (off)47 (14)48 (13)
Assists1814
Turnovers1314
Steals68
Blocks74
Fouls2221

Key Signals

- San Antonio Spurs won the efficiency battle (45% vs 43% eFG) but lost - New York Knicks took 10 more free throws (18-28 FTA)

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.

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