CURSD Match Report: Sacramento Kings 😔 Unlucky (-15) | New Orleans Pelicans 😏 Lucky (+15)
New Orleans Pelicans 132 - 120 Sacramento Kings. New Orleans Pelicans shot 65% eFG, Sacramento Kings shot 59% eFG. The data says Sacramento Kings deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 132 | 120 |
| FG | 50-84 (60%) | 46-88 (52%) |
| 3PT | 10-29 (34%) | 12-37 (32%) |
| FT | 22-32 (69%) | 16-20 (80%) |
| eFG% | 65.5% | 59.1% |
| Rebounds (off) | 38 (5) | 39 (7) |
| Assists | 32 | 31 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 25 |
| Steals | 18 | 12 |
| Blocks | 6 | 1 |
| Fouls | 13 | 22 |
Key Signals
- Sacramento Kings won the efficiency battle (65% vs 59% eFG) but lost - New Orleans Pelicans took 12 more free throws (32-20 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Sacramento Kings -15 (Unlucky) | New Orleans Pelicans +15 (Lucky)
Sacramento Kings were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.