New York Knicks 90, Detroit Pistons 121
NBA · 2026-01-05 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated New York Knicks 121–90 on 2026-01-05 in NBA play, a 31-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 10:36 swung win probability 55% → 81%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 29 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 90 |
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 34 | 25 | 32 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 10:36 swung win probability 55% → 81%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q4 21-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 6:44 (win probability 93% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 50.7% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 20-16.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q1 10:36 | 55% → 81% |
| Detroit Pistons | 11–0 | Q3 6:44 | 93% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 2:53 | 100% → 100% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q4 9:43 | 100% → 100% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q4 4:15 | 100% → 100% |