CURSD Match Report: Brooklyn Nets 😔 Unlucky (-20) | Boston Celtics 😏 Lucky (+20)
Boston Celtics 125 - 124 Brooklyn Nets (OT). Boston Celtics shot 51% eFG, Brooklyn Nets shot 55% eFG. The data says Brooklyn Nets deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Boston Celtics | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 125 | 124 |
| FG | 42-93 (45%) | 45-97 (46%) |
| 3PT | 11-41 (27%) | 17-50 (34%) |
| FT | 30-38 (79%) | 17-22 (77%) |
| eFG% | 51.1% | 55.2% |
| Rebounds (off) | 47 (11) | 48 (12) |
| Assists | 32 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Fouls | 24 | 30 |
Key Signals
- Brooklyn Nets won the efficiency battle (51% vs 55% eFG) but lost - Boston Celtics couldn't buy a three: 11/41 (27%, -9 vs league avg) - Boston Celtics took 16 more free throws (38-22 FTA) - Decided by 1 point in OT; Boston Celtics on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Brooklyn Nets -20 (Unlucky) | Boston Celtics +20 (Lucky)
Brooklyn Nets were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.