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New York Knicks 109-111 Washington Wizards: The Margins Went Against New York Knicks

New York Knicks 109-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 48%-54%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 8, 2026

CURSD Match Report: New York Knicks πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Washington Wizards 😏 Lucky (+16)

New York Knicks 109 - 111 Washington Wizards. New York Knicks shot 48% eFG, Washington Wizards shot 54% eFG. The data says New York Knicks deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatNew York KnicksWashington Wizards
Final109111
FG40-95 (42%)40-86 (47%)
3PT11-38 (29%)13-33 (39%)
FT18-23 (78%)18-27 (67%)
eFG%47.9%54.1%
Rebounds (off)47 (17)53 (15)
Assists2822
Turnovers1622
Steals1011
Blocks54
Fouls2421

Key Signals

- New York Knicks won the efficiency battle (48% vs 54% eFG) but lost - Decided by 2 points; Washington Wizards on the right side of the close-game variance

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: New York Knicks -16 (Unlucky) | Washington Wizards +16 (Lucky)

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

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New York Knicks 109-111 Washington Wizards: The Margins Went Against New York Knicks?

New York Knicks 109-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 48%-54%. 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: New York Knicks 109-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 48%-54%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Washington Wizards currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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