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Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 Sacramento Kings: The Margins Went Against Sacramento Kings

Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 Sacramento Kings. eFG: 53%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 8, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Sacramento Kings πŸ˜” Unlucky (-20) | Los Angeles Lakers 😏 Lucky (+20)

Los Angeles Lakers 114 - 110 Sacramento Kings. Los Angeles Lakers shot 53% eFG, Sacramento Kings shot 50% eFG. The data says Sacramento Kings deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatLos Angeles LakersSacramento Kings
Final114110
FG36-78 (46%)42-94 (45%)
3PT11-33 (33%)10-36 (28%)
FT31-38 (82%)16-24 (67%)
eFG%53.2%50.0%
Rebounds (off)39 (10)46 (20)
Assists2729
Turnovers2526
Steals1320
Blocks65
Fouls2329

Key Signals

- Sacramento Kings won the efficiency battle (53% vs 50% eFG) but lost - Sacramento Kings couldn't buy a three: 10/36 (28%, -8 vs league avg) - Los Angeles Lakers took 14 more free throws (38-24 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Sacramento Kings -20 (Unlucky) | Los Angeles Lakers +20 (Lucky)

Sacramento Kings were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Sacramento Kings currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 114-110 Sacramento Kings. eFG: 53%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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