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Charlotte Hornets 81-128 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets 81-128 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 41%-60%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 23, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Charlotte Hornets πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Atlanta Hawks 😏 Lucky (+16)

Charlotte Hornets 81 - 128 Atlanta Hawks. Charlotte Hornets shot 41% eFG, Atlanta Hawks shot 60% eFG. The data says Charlotte Hornets deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatCharlotte HornetsAtlanta Hawks
Final81128
FG30-87 (34%)48-95 (51%)
3PT11-51 (22%)18-45 (40%)
FT10-12 (83%)14-22 (64%)
eFG%40.8%60.0%
Rebounds (off)48 (19)48 (12)
Assists2137
Turnovers2713
Steals717
Blocks74
Fouls1821

Key Signals

- Charlotte Hornets won the efficiency battle (41% vs 60% eFG) but lost - Charlotte Hornets couldn't buy a three: 11/51 (22%, -14 vs league avg) - Atlanta Hawks took 10 more free throws (12-22 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Charlotte Hornets -16 (Unlucky) | Atlanta Hawks +16 (Lucky)

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

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Charlotte Hornets 81-128 Atlanta Hawks: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets?

Charlotte Hornets 81-128 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 41%-60%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Charlotte Hornets currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Charlotte Hornets 81-128 Atlanta Hawks. eFG: 41%-60%. 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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