CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons π Unlucky (-18) | Los Angeles Lakers π Lucky (+18)
Detroit Pistons 116 - 121 Los Angeles Lakers. Detroit Pistons shot 55% eFG, Los Angeles Lakers shot 57% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this game.
The Data
| Stat | Detroit Pistons | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Final | 116 | 121 |
| FG | 42-94 (45%) | 42-84 (50%) |
| 3PT | 19-48 (40%) | 11-28 (39%) |
| FT | 13-20 (65%) | 26-33 (79%) |
| eFG% | 54.8% | 56.5% |
| Rebounds (off) | 43 (18) | 44 (12) |
| Assists | 27 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 16 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 6 |
| Fouls | 28 | 20 |
Key Signals
- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (55% vs 57% eFG) but lost - Los Angeles Lakers took 13 more free throws (20-33 FTA)
Verdict
CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -18 (Unlucky) | Los Angeles Lakers +18 (Lucky)
Detroit Pistons were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

