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Oklahoma City Thunder 110-116 New Orleans Pelicans: The Margins Went Against Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 110-116 New Orleans Pelicans. eFG: 63%-47%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

CURSD Match Report: Oklahoma City Thunder πŸ˜” Unlucky (-20) | New Orleans Pelicans 😏 Lucky (+20)

Oklahoma City Thunder 110 - 116 New Orleans Pelicans. Oklahoma City Thunder shot 63% eFG, New Orleans Pelicans shot 47% eFG. The data says Oklahoma City Thunder deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatOklahoma City ThunderNew Orleans Pelicans
Final110116
FG40-76 (53%)35-87 (40%)
3PT16-33 (48%)12-33 (36%)
FT14-21 (67%)34-47 (72%)
eFG%63.2%47.1%
Rebounds (off)46 (6)51 (18)
Assists2924
Turnovers2312
Steals614
Blocks84
Fouls3017

Key Signals

- Oklahoma City Thunder won the efficiency battle (63% vs 47% eFG) but lost - Oklahoma City Thunder scorched from three: 16/33 (48%, +12 vs league avg) - New Orleans Pelicans took 26 more free throws (21-47 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Oklahoma City Thunder -20 (Unlucky) | New Orleans Pelicans +20 (Lucky)

Oklahoma City Thunder were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 110-116 New Orleans Pelicans: The Margins Went Against Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder 110-116 New Orleans Pelicans. eFG: 63%-47%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Oklahoma City Thunder currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder 110-116 New Orleans Pelicans. eFG: 63%-47%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

New Orleans Pelicans currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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