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Philadelphia 76ers 120-97 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against New York Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers 120-97 New York Knicks. eFG: 51%-43%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 5, 2026

CURSD Match Report: New York Knicks πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Philadelphia 76ers 😏 Lucky (+16)

Philadelphia 76ers 120 - 97 New York Knicks. Philadelphia 76ers shot 51% eFG, New York Knicks shot 43% eFG. The data says New York Knicks deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatPhiladelphia 76ersNew York Knicks
Final12097
FG41-97 (42%)35-91 (38%)
3PT16-46 (35%)8-41 (20%)
FT22-28 (79%)19-32 (59%)
eFG%50.5%42.9%
Rebounds (off)53 (10)51 (15)
Assists2923
Turnovers1013
Steals61
Blocks78
Fouls2527

Key Signals

- New York Knicks won the efficiency battle (51% vs 43% eFG) but lost - New York Knicks couldn't buy a three: 8/41 (20%, -16 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: New York Knicks -16 (Unlucky) | Philadelphia 76ers +16 (Lucky)

New York Knicks were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Philadelphia 76ers 120-97 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against New York Knicks?

Philadelphia 76ers 120-97 New York Knicks. eFG: 51%-43%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

New York Knicks currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Philadelphia 76ers 120-97 New York Knicks. eFG: 51%-43%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Philadelphia 76ers currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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