Charlotte Hornets 86, Detroit Pistons 112
NBA · 2025-12-20 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Charlotte Hornets 112–86 on 2025-12-20 in NBA play, a 26-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q3 11:45 swung win probability 43% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 27 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 86 |
| Detroit Pistons | 33 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q3 11:45 swung win probability 43% → 96%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q4 14-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q3 11:45 (win probability 43% → 96% for the home side).
- Shot 38.8% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 24-20.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q1 4:31 | 47% → 77% |
| Detroit Pistons | 16–0 | Q3 11:45 | 43% → 96% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 11–0 | Q4 11:42 | 99% → 78% |
| Detroit Pistons | 13–0 | Q4 6:30 | 79% → 100% |
| Detroit Pistons | 10–0 | Q4 4:13 | 100% → 100% |