CURSD Match Report: Phoenix Suns 😔 Unlucky (-20) | Utah Jazz 😏 Lucky (+20)
Phoenix Suns 116 - 119 Utah Jazz. Phoenix Suns shot 50% eFG, Utah Jazz shot 58% eFG. The data says Phoenix Suns deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Phoenix Suns | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 116 | 119 |
| FG | 41-98 (42%) | 37-75 (49%) |
| 3PT | 16-40 (40%) | 13-30 (43%) |
| FT | 18-26 (69%) | 32-37 (86%) |
| eFG% | 50.0% | 58.0% |
| Rebounds (off) | 47 (20) | 43 (9) |
| Assists | 18 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 19 |
| Steals | 12 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls | 30 | 24 |
Key Signals
- Phoenix Suns won the efficiency battle (50% vs 58% eFG) but lost - Utah Jazz took 11 more free throws (26-37 FTA) - Decided by 3 points; Utah Jazz on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Phoenix Suns -20 (Unlucky) | Utah Jazz +20 (Lucky)
Phoenix Suns were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.