CURSD Match Report: Atlanta Hawks 😔 Unlucky (-16) | New Orleans Pelicans 😏 Lucky (+16)
New Orleans Pelicans 121 - 99 Atlanta Hawks. New Orleans Pelicans shot 61% eFG, Atlanta Hawks shot 43% eFG. The data says Atlanta Hawks deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | New Orleans Pelicans | Atlanta Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 121 | 99 |
| FG | 43-76 (57%) | 35-91 (38%) |
| 3PT | 7-17 (41%) | 8-46 (17%) |
| FT | 28-35 (80%) | 21-23 (91%) |
| eFG% | 61.2% | 42.9% |
| Rebounds (off) | 49 (10) | 36 (14) |
| Assists | 27 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 25 | 19 |
| Steals | 15 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls | 21 | 21 |
Key Signals
- Atlanta Hawks won the efficiency battle (61% vs 43% eFG) but lost - Atlanta Hawks couldn't buy a three: 8/46 (17%, -19 vs league avg) - New Orleans Pelicans took 12 more free throws (35-23 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Atlanta Hawks -16 (Unlucky) | New Orleans Pelicans +16 (Lucky)
Atlanta Hawks were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.