CURSD Match Report: New Orleans Pelicans 😔 Unlucky (-16) | Denver Nuggets 😏 Lucky (+16)
New Orleans Pelicans 91 - 104 Denver Nuggets. New Orleans Pelicans shot 46% eFG, Denver Nuggets shot 54% eFG. The data says New Orleans Pelicans deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 91 | 104 |
| FG | 34-82 (41%) | 37-80 (46%) |
| 3PT | 7-30 (23%) | 12-31 (39%) |
| FT | 16-22 (73%) | 18-19 (95%) |
| eFG% | 45.7% | 53.8% |
| Rebounds (off) | 41 (8) | 42 (5) |
| Assists | 20 | 30 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 18 |
| Steals | 14 | 11 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Fouls | 21 | 19 |
Key Signals
- New Orleans Pelicans won the efficiency battle (46% vs 54% eFG) but lost - New Orleans Pelicans couldn't buy a three: 7/30 (23%, -13 vs league avg)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: New Orleans Pelicans -16 (Unlucky) | Denver Nuggets +16 (Lucky)
New Orleans Pelicans were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.