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Miami Heat 106-131 Minnesota Timberwolves: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat

Miami Heat 106-131 Minnesota Timberwolves. eFG: 53%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 21, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Miami Heat πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | Minnesota Timberwolves 😏 Lucky (+15)

Miami Heat 106 - 131 Minnesota Timberwolves. Miami Heat shot 53% eFG, Minnesota Timberwolves shot 58% eFG. The data says Miami Heat deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatMiami HeatMinnesota Timberwolves
Final106131
FG39-81 (48%)46-98 (47%)
3PT8-33 (24%)21-50 (42%)
FT20-26 (77%)18-29 (62%)
eFG%53.1%57.7%
Rebounds (off)34 (4)52 (17)
Assists2720
Turnovers1916
Steals711
Blocks52
Fouls2826

Key Signals

- Miami Heat won the efficiency battle (53% vs 58% eFG) but lost - Miami Heat couldn't buy a three: 8/33 (24%, -12 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Miami Heat -15 (Unlucky) | Minnesota Timberwolves +15 (Lucky)

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

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Miami Heat 106-131 Minnesota Timberwolves: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat?

Miami Heat 106-131 Minnesota Timberwolves. eFG: 53%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Miami Heat currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Miami Heat 106-131 Minnesota Timberwolves. eFG: 53%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Minnesota Timberwolves currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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