CURSD Match Report: Phoenix Suns 😔 Unlucky (-21) | Detroit Pistons 😏 Lucky (+21)
Detroit Pistons 109 - 107 Phoenix Suns. Detroit Pistons shot 53% eFG, Phoenix Suns shot 58% eFG. The data says Phoenix Suns deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 109 | 107 |
| FG | 35-79 (44%) | 38-78 (49%) |
| 3PT | 13-36 (36%) | 14-35 (40%) |
| FT | 26-41 (63%) | 17-33 (52%) |
| eFG% | 52.5% | 57.7% |
| Rebounds (off) | 35 (13) | 47 (14) |
| Assists | 17 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 32 |
| Steals | 21 | 12 |
| Blocks | 8 | 2 |
| Fouls | 28 | 29 |
Key Signals
- Phoenix Suns won the efficiency battle (53% vs 58% eFG) but lost - Decided by 2 points; Detroit Pistons on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Phoenix Suns -21 (Unlucky) | Detroit Pistons +21 (Lucky)
Phoenix Suns were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.