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Denver Nuggets 133-128 Chicago Bulls: The Margins Went Against Chicago Bulls

Denver Nuggets 133-128 Chicago Bulls. eFG: 58%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 11, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Chicago Bulls πŸ˜” Unlucky (-18) | Denver Nuggets 😏 Lucky (+18)

Denver Nuggets 133 - 128 Chicago Bulls. Denver Nuggets shot 58% eFG, Chicago Bulls shot 62% eFG. The data says Chicago Bulls deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDenver NuggetsChicago Bulls
Final133128
FG44-87 (51%)47-93 (51%)
3PT13-32 (41%)21-50 (42%)
FT32-46 (70%)13-18 (72%)
eFG%58.0%61.8%
Rebounds (off)48 (16)45 (13)
Assists2634
Turnovers1518
Steals98
Blocks45
Fouls1631

Key Signals

- Chicago Bulls won the efficiency battle (58% vs 62% eFG) but lost - Denver Nuggets took 28 more free throws (46-18 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Chicago Bulls -18 (Unlucky) | Denver Nuggets +18 (Lucky)

Chicago Bulls were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Denver Nuggets 133-128 Chicago Bulls: The Margins Went Against Chicago Bulls?

Denver Nuggets 133-128 Chicago Bulls. eFG: 58%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Chicago Bulls currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Denver Nuggets 133-128 Chicago Bulls. eFG: 58%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

Denver Nuggets currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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