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Indiana Pacers 117-119 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers 117-119 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 61%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 10, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Indiana Pacers πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Atlanta Hawks 😏 Lucky (+16)

Indiana Pacers 117 - 119 Atlanta Hawks. Indiana Pacers shot 61% eFG, Atlanta Hawks shot 51% eFG. The data says Indiana Pacers deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatIndiana PacersAtlanta Hawks
Final117119
FG39-76 (51%)39-90 (43%)
3PT15-34 (44%)13-45 (29%)
FT24-32 (75%)28-30 (93%)
eFG%61.2%50.6%
Rebounds (off)35 (0)49 (10)
Assists3124
Turnovers1714
Steals78
Blocks53
Fouls2826

Key Signals

- Indiana Pacers won the efficiency battle (61% vs 51% eFG) but lost - Indiana Pacers scorched from three: 15/34 (44%, +8 vs league avg) - Decided by 2 points; Atlanta Hawks on the right side of the close-game variance

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Indiana Pacers -16 (Unlucky) | Atlanta Hawks +16 (Lucky)

Indiana Pacers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Indiana Pacers 117-119 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Indiana Pacers?

Indiana Pacers 117-119 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 61%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Indiana Pacers currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Indiana Pacers 117-119 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 61%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Atlanta Hawks currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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