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Indiana Pacers 105-121 Dallas Mavericks: The Margins Went Against Indiana Pacers

Indiana Pacers 105-121 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 48%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 23, 2026

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

Indiana Pacers 105 - 121 Dallas Mavericks. Indiana Pacers shot 48% eFG, Dallas Mavericks shot 58% eFG. The data says Indiana Pacers deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatIndiana PacersDallas Mavericks
Final105121
FG39-88 (44%)44-88 (50%)
3PT7-32 (22%)14-34 (41%)
FT20-28 (71%)19-23 (83%)
eFG%48.3%58.0%
Rebounds (off)42 (13)46 (11)
Assists2728
Turnovers2115
Steals610
Blocks611
Fouls2027

Key Signals

- Indiana Pacers won the efficiency battle (48% vs 58% eFG) but lost - Indiana Pacers couldn't buy a three: 7/32 (22%, -14 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Indiana Pacers -16 (Unlucky) | Dallas Mavericks +16 (Lucky)

Indiana Pacers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Indiana Pacers 105-121 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 48%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Indiana Pacers currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Indiana Pacers 105-121 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 48%-58%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Dallas Mavericks currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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