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Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 Charlotte Hornets: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 55%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 16, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Charlotte Hornets πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | Memphis Grizzlies 😏 Lucky (+15)

Memphis Grizzlies 117 - 98 Charlotte Hornets. Memphis Grizzlies shot 55% eFG, Charlotte Hornets shot 48% eFG. The data says Charlotte Hornets deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatMemphis GrizzliesCharlotte Hornets
Final11798
FG37-80 (46%)31-75 (41%)
3PT14-34 (41%)10-33 (30%)
FT29-31 (94%)26-30 (87%)
eFG%55.0%48.0%
Rebounds (off)42 (11)35 (11)
Assists2618
Turnovers2024
Steals1410
Blocks27
Fouls3029

Key Signals

- Charlotte Hornets won the efficiency battle (55% vs 48% eFG) but lost

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Charlotte Hornets -15 (Unlucky) | Memphis Grizzlies +15 (Lucky)

Charlotte Hornets were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Common Questions

Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 Charlotte Hornets: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets?

Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 55%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Charlotte Hornets currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Memphis Grizzlies 117-98 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 55%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

Memphis Grizzlies currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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