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Orlando Magic 136-115 Miami Heat: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat

Orlando Magic 136-115 Miami Heat. eFG: 60%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 16, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Miami Heat πŸ˜” Unlucky (-18) | Orlando Magic 😏 Lucky (+18)

Orlando Magic 136 - 115 Miami Heat. Orlando Magic shot 60% eFG, Miami Heat shot 50% eFG. The data says Miami Heat deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatOrlando MagicMiami Heat
Final136115
FG44-87 (51%)44-103 (43%)
3PT17-43 (40%)15-52 (29%)
FT31-42 (74%)12-19 (63%)
eFG%60.3%50.0%
Rebounds (off)51 (12)44 (13)
Assists3132
Turnovers1614
Steals97
Blocks53
Fouls2325

Key Signals

- Miami Heat won the efficiency battle (60% vs 50% eFG) but lost - Orlando Magic took 23 more free throws (42-19 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Miami Heat -18 (Unlucky) | Orlando Magic +18 (Lucky)

Miami Heat were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Orlando Magic 136-115 Miami Heat: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat?

Orlando Magic 136-115 Miami Heat. eFG: 60%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Miami Heat currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Orlando Magic 136-115 Miami Heat. eFG: 60%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Orlando Magic currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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