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Miami Heat 109-113 Dallas Mavericks: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat

Miami Heat 109-113 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 52%-53%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 26, 2026

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

Miami Heat 109 - 113 Dallas Mavericks. Miami Heat shot 52% eFG, Dallas Mavericks shot 53% eFG. The data says Miami Heat deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatMiami HeatDallas Mavericks
Final109113
FG41-92 (45%)43-94 (46%)
3PT13-41 (32%)14-46 (30%)
FT14-25 (56%)13-14 (93%)
eFG%51.6%53.2%
Rebounds (off)42 (10)51 (13)
Assists2631
Turnovers1417
Steals911
Blocks510
Fouls1423

Key Signals

- Miami Heat won the efficiency battle (52% vs 53% eFG) but lost - Miami Heat took 11 more free throws (25-14 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Miami Heat -15 (Unlucky) | Dallas Mavericks +15 (Lucky)

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

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Miami Heat 109-113 Dallas Mavericks: The Margins Went Against Miami Heat?

Miami Heat 109-113 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 52%-53%. 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 109-113 Dallas Mavericks. eFG: 52%-53%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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

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