Memphis Grizzlies Luck Index

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-31

Luck Index Score

Memphis Grizzlies are getting roughly what they deserve. 25 points vs 27.9 expected - the football gods are neutral on this one.

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Wins

Expected: 27.9

8841

Points For

Expected: 27.9

9208

Points Against

2.9

Points Below Expected

Unlucky gap

Luck Index Evolution

How the Luck Index has changed throughout the season

Unluckiest Match

Matchweek 38 · 2026-01-10 · vs Oklahoma City Thunder · at home

116-117

Lost at home against Oklahoma City Thunder

One of those games where nothing went right. Memphis Grizzlies created 116 xG worth of chances - enough for roughly 116 goals on an average day. They scored 116. The model valued this match at 0.5 points for Memphis Grizzlies. They got 0. That's 0.5 points of bad luck in 48 minutes.

116

xG Created

117

Opp. xG

-0.5

Pts Lost

☠ Unluckiest Matches

MW38 · 2026-01-10 · vs Oklahoma City Thunder · Home-0.5 pts

Lost 116-117 to Oklahoma City Thunder. A 1-point game that could have gone either way.

Score: 116-117 | xG: 116-117

MW52 · 2026-02-10 · vs Golden State Warriors · Away-0.5 pts

Lost 113-114 to Golden State Warriors. A 1-point game that could have gone either way.

Score: 113-114 | xG: 113-114

MW6 · 2025-11-01 · vs Los Angeles Lakers · Home-0.4 pts

Lost to Los Angeles Lakers 112-117.

Score: 112-117 | xG: 112-117

✦ Luckiest Matches

MW74 · 2026-03-29 · vs Chicago Bulls · Home+0.5 pts

Edged Chicago Bulls 125-124. A nail-biter decided by 1 points.

Score: 125-124 | xG: 125-124

MW36 · 2026-01-07 · vs San Antonio Spurs · Home+0.5 pts

Edged San Antonio Spurs 106-105. A nail-biter decided by 1 points.

Score: 106-105 | xG: 106-105

MW5 · 2025-10-30 · vs Phoenix Suns · Away+0.5 pts

Edged Phoenix Suns 114-113. A nail-biter decided by 1 points.

Score: 114-113 | xG: 114-113

What's Driving the Luck Index

Each factor's contribution to the Luck Index score. These add up to the total.

Pythagorean Delta

3 fewer wins than their point differential predicts

-15

Win% Gap

Win rate is lower than what their scoring margin deserves

-9

Shot Quality Luck

Shooting 1.1% below expected from shot locations (53.4% eFG vs 54.5% xeFG)

-9

Diff Consistency

Winning more than their per-game margin suggests - efficient in tight spots

Total Luck Index-31

Rivalry Check

How are the rivals doing?

What to Expect Next

Regression Outlook

Improvement Probable

Last 5: stable|5 games left

Based on regression analysis - statistical tendencies, not guarantees.

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Why?

At -31, Memphis Grizzlies are meaningfully unlucky. They're roughly 3 points below where their performance says they deserve to be. The underlying quality is there - results are expected to follow as luck normalizes.

Next Matches

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