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New York Knicks 111-97 Detroit Pistons: The Margins Went Against Detroit Pistons

New York Knicks 111-97 Detroit Pistons. eFG: 50%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 27, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | New York Knicks 😏 Lucky (+17)

New York Knicks 111 - 97 Detroit Pistons. New York Knicks shot 50% eFG, Detroit Pistons shot 48% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatNew York KnicksDetroit Pistons
Final11197
FG38-88 (43%)37-87 (43%)
3PT12-36 (33%)9-37 (24%)
FT23-28 (82%)14-24 (58%)
eFG%50.0%47.7%
Rebounds (off)49 (19)45 (15)
Assists2823
Turnovers1814
Steals108
Blocks211
Fouls2328

Key Signals

- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (50% vs 48% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons couldn't buy a three: 9/37 (24%, -12 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -17 (Unlucky) | New York Knicks +17 (Lucky)

Detroit Pistons were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Common Questions

New York Knicks 111-97 Detroit Pistons: The Margins Went Against Detroit Pistons?

New York Knicks 111-97 Detroit Pistons. eFG: 50%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Detroit Pistons currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: New York Knicks 111-97 Detroit Pistons. eFG: 50%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

New York Knicks currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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