CURSD Match Report: New Orleans Pelicans 😔 Unlucky (-17) | Utah Jazz 😏 Lucky (+17)
Utah Jazz 120 - 119 New Orleans Pelicans. Utah Jazz shot 57% eFG, New Orleans Pelicans shot 55% eFG. The data says New Orleans Pelicans deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Utah Jazz | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 120 | 119 |
| FG | 41-84 (49%) | 44-87 (51%) |
| 3PT | 13-35 (37%) | 8-26 (31%) |
| FT | 25-33 (76%) | 23-27 (85%) |
| eFG% | 56.5% | 55.2% |
| Rebounds (off) | 42 (14) | 37 (9) |
| Assists | 31 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 15 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Fouls | 21 | 29 |
Key Signals
- New Orleans Pelicans won the efficiency battle (57% vs 55% eFG) but lost - Decided by 1 point; Utah Jazz on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: New Orleans Pelicans -17 (Unlucky) | Utah Jazz +17 (Lucky)
New Orleans Pelicans were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.