Is not only the 3% (which is not a huge difference, but also isnt as
little as you say, a 3% difference in 100 shots is at least significative, 6-9 points of distance. He probably deserved a little bit more than 42%, but received 5 blocks (while he only gave 3), also lost 11 balls (while his rival only lost 7) and also had less ofensive rebounds. Those little things dont appear in the match ups but help the vistors. Add the 3-14 FT shooting and you have the final result.
Imagine it in this way:
Attending to the matchups Kaksi Tornia deserves
47% (47 scores per each 100 shots), but had 5 blocks against. He finally did 42%
Attending to the matcups Trondheim 76'ers deserves a
42%, but had 3 blocks against. He finally did 39%.
5% of difference is huge. You need to be overblocked, over-rebounded, lost more balls and make a pitiful 3-14 in FT to only loss by 3.
Also there is no outside offense in this match. Is a Push the ball VS Look Inside.
If you think that playing outside is better, just play outside. Dont cry then if this happens
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