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Dallas Mavericks 117-135 Houston Rockets: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks 117-135 Houston Rockets. eFG: 56%-65%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Dallas Mavericks πŸ˜” Unlucky (-18) | Houston Rockets 😏 Lucky (+18)

Dallas Mavericks 117 - 135 Houston Rockets. Dallas Mavericks shot 56% eFG, Houston Rockets shot 65% eFG. The data says Dallas Mavericks deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDallas MavericksHouston Rockets
Final117135
FG44-94 (47%)47-86 (55%)
3PT18-51 (35%)18-36 (50%)
FT11-17 (65%)23-32 (72%)
eFG%56.4%65.1%
Rebounds (off)38 (14)43 (16)
Assists3436
Turnovers1921
Steals1211
Blocks24
Fouls2522

Key Signals

- Dallas Mavericks won the efficiency battle (56% vs 65% eFG) but lost - Houston Rockets scorched from three: 18/36 (50%, +14 vs league avg) - Houston Rockets took 15 more free throws (17-32 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Dallas Mavericks -18 (Unlucky) | Houston Rockets +18 (Lucky)

Dallas Mavericks were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Dallas Mavericks 117-135 Houston Rockets: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas Mavericks 117-135 Houston Rockets. eFG: 56%-65%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Dallas Mavericks currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Dallas Mavericks 117-135 Houston Rockets. eFG: 56%-65%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

Houston Rockets currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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