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Dallas Mavericks 125-122 Indiana Pacers: The Margins Went Against Indiana Pacers

Dallas Mavericks 125-122 Indiana Pacers. eFG: 60%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

November 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Indiana Pacers πŸ˜” Unlucky (-17) | Dallas Mavericks 😏 Lucky (+17)

Dallas Mavericks 125 - 122 Indiana Pacers. Dallas Mavericks shot 60% eFG, Indiana Pacers shot 62% eFG. The data says Indiana Pacers deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDallas MavericksIndiana Pacers
Final125122
FG43-83 (52%)43-82 (52%)
3PT14-34 (41%)15-35 (43%)
FT25-34 (74%)21-28 (75%)
eFG%60.2%61.6%
Rebounds (off)43 (10)27 (1)
Assists2635
Turnovers1513
Steals99
Blocks42
Fouls2325

Key Signals

- Indiana Pacers won the efficiency battle (60% vs 62% eFG) but lost - Decided by 3 points; Dallas Mavericks on the right side of the close-game variance

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Indiana Pacers -17 (Unlucky) | Dallas Mavericks +17 (Lucky)

Indiana Pacers were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Dallas Mavericks 125-122 Indiana Pacers: The Margins Went Against Indiana Pacers?

Dallas Mavericks 125-122 Indiana Pacers. eFG: 60%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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Indiana Pacers currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Dallas Mavericks 125-122 Indiana Pacers. eFG: 60%-62%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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