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Detroit Pistons 116-121 Los Angeles Lakers: The Margins Went Against Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons 116-121 Los Angeles Lakers. eFG: 55%-57%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

November 8, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Detroit Pistons πŸ˜” Unlucky (-18) | Los Angeles Lakers 😏 Lucky (+18)

Detroit Pistons 116 - 121 Los Angeles Lakers. Detroit Pistons shot 55% eFG, Los Angeles Lakers shot 57% eFG. The data says Detroit Pistons deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDetroit PistonsLos Angeles Lakers
Final116121
FG42-94 (45%)42-84 (50%)
3PT19-48 (40%)11-28 (39%)
FT13-20 (65%)26-33 (79%)
eFG%54.8%56.5%
Rebounds (off)43 (18)44 (12)
Assists2719
Turnovers1316
Steals106
Blocks76
Fouls2820

Key Signals

- Detroit Pistons won the efficiency battle (55% vs 57% eFG) but lost - Los Angeles Lakers took 13 more free throws (20-33 FTA)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Detroit Pistons -18 (Unlucky) | Los Angeles Lakers +18 (Lucky)

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

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Detroit Pistons 116-121 Los Angeles Lakers: The Margins Went Against Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons 116-121 Los Angeles Lakers. eFG: 55%-57%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Detroit Pistons currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Detroit Pistons 116-121 Los Angeles Lakers. eFG: 55%-57%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most blessed in NBA?

Los Angeles Lakers currently has the highest CURSD Luck Score in NBA.

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