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Detroit Pistons 122-111 Washington Wizards: The Margins Went Against Washington Wizards

Detroit Pistons 122-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 52%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

November 9, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Washington Wizards πŸ˜” Unlucky (-16) | Detroit Pistons 😏 Lucky (+16)

Detroit Pistons 122 - 111 Washington Wizards. Detroit Pistons shot 52% eFG, Washington Wizards shot 51% eFG. The data says Washington Wizards deserved better in this game.

The Data

StatDetroit PistonsWashington Wizards
Final122111
FG43-91 (47%)41-89 (46%)
3PT8-31 (26%)9-36 (25%)
FT28-31 (90%)20-28 (71%)
eFG%51.6%51.1%
Rebounds (off)45 (11)46 (14)
Assists3116
Turnovers1119
Steals117
Blocks64
Fouls2523

Key Signals

- Washington Wizards won the efficiency battle (52% vs 51% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons couldn't buy a three: 8/31 (26%, -10 vs league avg) - Washington Wizards couldn't buy a three: 9/36 (25%, -11 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Washington Wizards -16 (Unlucky) | Detroit Pistons +16 (Lucky)

Washington Wizards were on the wrong side of the variance, but it wasn't egregious.

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Detroit Pistons 122-111 Washington Wizards: The Margins Went Against Washington Wizards?

Detroit Pistons 122-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 52%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

Which team is the most cursed in NBA?

Washington Wizards currently has the lowest CURSD Luck Score in NBA: Detroit Pistons 122-111 Washington Wizards. eFG: 52%-51%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

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

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