CURSD Match Report: Minnesota Timberwolves 😔 Unlucky (-21) | Cleveland Cavaliers 😏 Lucky (+21)
Cleveland Cavaliers 127 - 125 Minnesota Timberwolves (OT). Cleveland Cavaliers shot 54% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 54% eFG. The data says Minnesota Timberwolves deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 127 | 125 |
| FG | 46-102 (45%) | 49-102 (48%) |
| 3PT | 18-45 (40%) | 13-40 (33%) |
| FT | 17-23 (74%) | 14-23 (61%) |
| eFG% | 53.9% | 54.4% |
| Rebounds (off) | 50 (13) | 54 (17) |
| Assists | 30 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 18 |
| Steals | 10 | 7 |
| Blocks | 9 | 7 |
| Fouls | 24 | 22 |
Key Signals
- Minnesota Timberwolves won the efficiency battle (54% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Decided by 2 points in OT; Cleveland Cavaliers on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Minnesota Timberwolves -21 (Unlucky) | Cleveland Cavaliers +21 (Lucky)
Minnesota Timberwolves were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.