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Houston Rockets 128-110 Dallas Mavericks: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks

Houston Rockets 128-110 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 63%-59%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 21, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Dallas Mavericks πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Houston Rockets 😏 Lucky (+16)

Houston Rockets 128 - 110 Dallas Mavericks. Houston Rockets shot 63% eFG, Dallas Mavericks shot 59% eFG. The data says Dallas Mavericks deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatHouston RocketsDallas Mavericks
Final128110
FG47-88 (53%)41-79 (52%)
3PT16-36 (44%)11-37 (30%)
FT18-25 (72%)17-26 (65%)
eFG%62.5%58.9%
Rebounds (off)42 (17)33 (8)
Assists3220
Turnovers1621
Steals1112
Blocks24
Fouls2023

Key Signals

- Dallas Mavericks won the efficiency battle (63% vs 59% eFG) but lost - Houston Rockets scorched from three: 16/36 (44%, +8 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Dallas Mavericks -16 (Unlucky) | Houston Rockets +16 (Lucky)

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

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Houston Rockets 128-110 Dallas Mavericks: The Margins Went Against Dallas Mavericks?

Houston Rockets 128-110 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 63%-59%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Dallas Mavericks currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Houston Rockets 128-110 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 63%-59%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Houston Rockets currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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