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Atlanta Hawks 114-111 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Margins Went Against Cleveland Cavaliers

Atlanta Hawks 114-111 Cleveland Cavaliers. eFG: 53%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

October 29, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Cleveland Cavaliers πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | Atlanta Hawks 😏 Lucky (+15)

Atlanta Hawks 114 - 111 Cleveland Cavaliers. Atlanta Hawks shot 53% eFG, Cleveland Cavaliers shot 51% eFG. The data says Cleveland Cavaliers deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatAtlanta HawksCleveland Cavaliers
Final114111
FG42-95 (44%)38-87 (44%)
3PT17-43 (40%)13-42 (31%)
FT13-18 (72%)22-29 (76%)
eFG%53.2%51.1%
Rebounds (off)53 (15)45 (9)
Assists3426
Turnovers119
Steals43
Blocks35
Fouls2219

Key Signals

- Cleveland Cavaliers won the efficiency battle (53% vs 51% eFG) but lost - Cleveland Cavaliers took 11 more free throws (18-29 FTA) - Decided by 3 points; Atlanta Hawks on the right side of the close-game variance

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Cleveland Cavaliers -15 (Unlucky) | Atlanta Hawks +15 (Lucky)

Cleveland Cavaliers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Common Questions

Atlanta Hawks 114-111 Cleveland Cavaliers: The Margins Went Against Cleveland Cavaliers?

Atlanta Hawks 114-111 Cleveland Cavaliers. eFG: 53%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Cleveland Cavaliers currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Atlanta Hawks 114-111 Cleveland Cavaliers. eFG: 53%-51%. 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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