New York Knicks 130, New Orleans Pelicans 125
NBA · 2025-12-29 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated New Orleans Pelicans 130–125 on 2025-12-29 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:42 swung win probability 84% → 29%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 37 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 130 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 41 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 125 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:42 swung win probability 84% → 29%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 22-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 7:42 (win probability 84% → 29% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q1 9:45 | 42% → 71% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q1 4:25 | 44% → 71% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q4 7:42 | 84% → 29% |