Houston Rockets 120, Brooklyn Nets 96
NBA · 2026-01-01 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Brooklyn Nets 120–96 on 2026-01-01 in NBA play, a 24-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 9:14 swung win probability 51% → 25%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Brooklyn Nets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 26 | 27 | 37 | 30 | 120 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 96 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 9:14 swung win probability 51% → 25%.
Why Brooklyn Nets lost
- Lost Q3 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 9:14 (win probability 51% → 25% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q1 9:14 | 51% → 25% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 8:43 | 7% → 0% |