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Cleveland Cavaliers 97-109 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers 97-109 New York Knicks. eFG: 52%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

November 7, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Cleveland Cavaliers πŸ˜” Unlucky (-15) | New York Knicks 😏 Lucky (+15)

Cleveland Cavaliers 97 - 109 New York Knicks. Cleveland Cavaliers shot 52% eFG, New York Knicks shot 50% eFG. The data says Cleveland Cavaliers deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatCleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks
Final97109
FG35-82 (43%)41-96 (43%)
3PT16-50 (32%)14-44 (32%)
FT11-19 (58%)13-14 (93%)
eFG%52.4%50.0%
Rebounds (off)40 (10)49 (16)
Assists2327
Turnovers1110
Steals37
Blocks54
Fouls1818

Key Signals

- Cleveland Cavaliers won the efficiency battle (52% vs 50% eFG) but lost

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Cleveland Cavaliers -15 (Unlucky) | New York Knicks +15 (Lucky)

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

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Common Questions

Cleveland Cavaliers 97-109 New York Knicks: The Margins Went Against Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers 97-109 New York Knicks. eFG: 52%-50%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Cleveland Cavaliers currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers 97-109 New York Knicks. eFG: 52%-50%. 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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