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Dallas Mavericks 111-135 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks 111-135 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 50%-57%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 16, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Dallas Mavericks πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | Atlanta Hawks 😏 Lucky (+17)

Dallas Mavericks 111 - 135 Atlanta Hawks. Dallas Mavericks shot 50% eFG, Atlanta Hawks shot 57% eFG. The data says Dallas Mavericks deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDallas MavericksAtlanta Hawks
Final111135
FG40-93 (43%)40-89 (45%)
3PT13-33 (39%)21-51 (41%)
FT18-26 (69%)34-45 (76%)
eFG%50.0%56.7%
Rebounds (off)42 (12)55 (17)
Assists3036
Turnovers1513
Steals79
Blocks56
Fouls2622

Key Signals

- Dallas Mavericks won the efficiency battle (50% vs 57% eFG) but lost - Atlanta Hawks took 19 more free throws (26-45 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Dallas Mavericks -17 (Unlucky) | Atlanta Hawks +17 (Lucky)

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

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Common Questions

Dallas Mavericks 111-135 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas Mavericks 111-135 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 50%-57%. 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 111-135 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 50%-57%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

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

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