Detroit Pistons 129, Utah Jazz 131
NBA · 2025-12-26 · Winner: Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz defeated Detroit Pistons 131–129 on 2025-12-26 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:27 swung win probability 71% → 32%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Pistons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 36 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 129 |
| Utah Jazz | 33 | 34 | 44 | 20 | 131 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:27 swung win probability 71% → 32%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q3 35-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 11–0 | Q1 2:27 | 71% → 32% |