CURSD Match Report: Cleveland Cavaliers π Unlucky (-15) | Atlanta Hawks π Lucky (+15)
Atlanta Hawks 114 - 111 Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta Hawks shot 53% eFG, Cleveland Cavaliers shot 51% eFG. The data says Cleveland Cavaliers deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Atlanta Hawks | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 114 | 111 |
| FG | 42-95 (44%) | 38-87 (44%) |
| 3PT | 17-43 (40%) | 13-42 (31%) |
| FT | 13-18 (72%) | 22-29 (76%) |
| eFG% | 53.2% | 51.1% |
| Rebounds (off) | 53 (15) | 45 (9) |
| Assists | 34 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 9 |
| Steals | 4 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Fouls | 22 | 19 |
Key Signals
- Cleveland Cavaliers won the efficiency battle (53% vs 51% eFG) but lost - Cleveland Cavaliers took 11 more free throws (18-29 FTA) - Decided by 3 points; Atlanta Hawks on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Cleveland Cavaliers -15 (Unlucky) | Atlanta Hawks +15 (Lucky)
Cleveland Cavaliers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

