CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons π Unlucky (-17) | New York Knicks π Lucky (+17)
New York Knicks 111 - 97 Detroit Pistons. New York Knicks shot 50% eFG, Detroit Pistons shot 48% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | New York Knicks | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 111 | 97 |
| FG | 38-88 (43%) | 37-87 (43%) |
| 3PT | 12-36 (33%) | 9-37 (24%) |
| FT | 23-28 (82%) | 14-24 (58%) |
| eFG% | 50.0% | 47.7% |
| Rebounds (off) | 49 (19) | 45 (15) |
| Assists | 28 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| Steals | 10 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 11 |
| Fouls | 23 | 28 |
Key Signals
- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (50% vs 48% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons couldn't buy a three: 9/37 (24%, -12 vs league avg)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -17 (Unlucky) | New York Knicks +17 (Lucky)
Detroit Pistons were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

