Indiana Pacers 114, Charlotte Hornets 112
NBA · 2026-01-08 · Winner: Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers defeated Charlotte Hornets 114–112 on 2026-01-08 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:33 swung win probability 80% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 33 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 114 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 112 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 7:33 swung win probability 80% → 22%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q1 7:01 (win probability 65% → 20% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 14–0 | Q1 7:01 | 65% → 20% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q4 10:26 | 12% → 68% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q4 7:33 | 80% → 22% |