Boston Celtics 103, Detroit Pistons 104
NBA · 2026-01-19 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Boston Celtics 104–103 on 2026-01-19 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:42 swung win probability 37% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 29 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 103 |
| Detroit Pistons | 26 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:42 swung win probability 37% → 72%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q2 22-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 6:42 (win probability 37% → 72% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 55.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 6:42 | 37% → 72% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 0:56 | 69% → 94% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q3 9:57 | 91% → 60% |