CURSD Match Report: Miami Heat 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Minnesota Timberwolves 😏 Lucky (+17)
Miami Heat 124 - 125 Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami Heat shot 54% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 55% eFG. The data says Miami Heat deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 124 | 125 |
| FG | 43-94 (46%) | 41-87 (47%) |
| 3PT | 16-34 (47%) | 14-34 (41%) |
| FT | 22-27 (81%) | 29-33 (88%) |
| eFG% | 54.3% | 55.2% |
| Rebounds (off) | 45 (12) | 46 (11) |
| Assists | 27 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 13 |
| Steals | 9 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Fouls | 22 | 25 |
Key Signals
- Miami Heat won the efficiency battle (54% vs 55% eFG) but lost - Miami Heat scorched from three: 16/34 (47%, +11 vs league avg) - Decided by 1 point; Minnesota Timberwolves on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Miami Heat -17 (Unlucky) | Minnesota Timberwolves +17 (Lucky)
Miami Heat were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.