Detroit Pistons 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 110
NBA · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 114–110 on 2026-01-04 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:40 swung win probability 60% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 19 | 47 | 21 | 27 | 114 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 110 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 1:40 swung win probability 60% → 26%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q2 28-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 1:40 (win probability 60% → 26% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q1 1:43 | 54% → 85% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q2 1:40 | 60% → 26% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 10:04 | 15% → 46% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 11–0 | Q4 2:21 | 0% → 24% |