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Detroit Pistons 97-89 Charlotte Hornets: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets

Detroit Pistons 97-89 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 53%-52%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 28, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Charlotte Hornets πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | Detroit Pistons 😏 Lucky (+15)

Detroit Pistons 97 - 89 Charlotte Hornets. Detroit Pistons shot 53% eFG, Charlotte Hornets shot 52% eFG. The data says Charlotte Hornets deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDetroit PistonsCharlotte Hornets
Final9789
FG34-76 (45%)31-71 (44%)
3PT13-33 (39%)12-35 (34%)
FT16-20 (80%)15-19 (79%)
eFG%53.3%52.1%
Rebounds (off)33 (7)45 (9)
Assists2617
Turnovers1425
Steals137
Blocks35
Fouls2423

Key Signals

- Charlotte Hornets won the efficiency battle (53% vs 52% eFG) but lost

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Charlotte Hornets -15 (Unlucky) | Detroit Pistons +15 (Lucky)

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

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Detroit Pistons 97-89 Charlotte Hornets: The Margins Went Against Charlotte Hornets?

Detroit Pistons 97-89 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 53%-52%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Charlotte Hornets currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Detroit Pistons 97-89 Charlotte Hornets. eFG: 53%-52%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Detroit Pistons currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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