CURSD Match Report: New Orleans Pelicans 😔 Unlucky (-18) | Denver Nuggets 😏 Lucky (+18)
Denver Nuggets 141 - 135 New Orleans Pelicans (OT). Denver Nuggets shot 56% eFG, New Orleans Pelicans shot 56% eFG. The data says New Orleans Pelicans deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Denver Nuggets | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 141 | 135 |
| FG | 48-99 (48%) | 50-99 (51%) |
| 3PT | 15-47 (32%) | 11-38 (29%) |
| FT | 30-39 (77%) | 24-30 (80%) |
| eFG% | 56.1% | 56.1% |
| Rebounds (off) | 51 (14) | 50 (14) |
| Assists | 26 | 33 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 28 | 29 |
Key Signals
- New Orleans Pelicans won the efficiency battle (56% vs 56% eFG) but lost - Denver Nuggets took 9 more free throws (39-30 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: New Orleans Pelicans -18 (Unlucky) | Denver Nuggets +18 (Lucky)
New Orleans Pelicans were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.