CURSD Match Report: Memphis Grizzlies 😔 Unlucky (-19) | New Orleans Pelicans 😏 Lucky (+19)
Memphis Grizzlies 134 - 135 New Orleans Pelicans (OT). Memphis Grizzlies shot 62% eFG, New Orleans Pelicans shot 54% eFG. The data says Memphis Grizzlies deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Memphis Grizzlies | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 134 | 135 |
| FG | 47-91 (52%) | 48-101 (48%) |
| 3PT | 18-40 (45%) | 14-37 (38%) |
| FT | 22-27 (81%) | 25-30 (83%) |
| eFG% | 61.5% | 54.5% |
| Rebounds (off) | 49 (11) | 47 (14) |
| Assists | 30 | 27 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 8 |
| Steals | 5 | 8 |
| Blocks | 9 | 3 |
| Fouls | 25 | 21 |
Key Signals
- Memphis Grizzlies won the efficiency battle (62% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Memphis Grizzlies scorched from three: 18/40 (45%, +9 vs league avg) - Decided by 1 point in OT; New Orleans Pelicans on the right side of the close-game variance
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Memphis Grizzlies -19 (Unlucky) | New Orleans Pelicans +19 (Lucky)
Memphis Grizzlies were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.