LA Clippers 98, Detroit Pistons 92
NBA · 2026-01-10 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated Detroit Pistons 98–92 on 2026-01-10 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:09 swung win probability 78% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Pistons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 14 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 98 |
| Detroit Pistons | 28 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q4 0:09 swung win probability 78% → 0%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q4 16-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q4 7:21 (win probability 100% → 70% for the home side).
- Shot 44.6% eFG vs a 54.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 11–0 | Q1 7:35 | 65% → 91% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 11:35 | 83% → 97% |
| LA Clippers | 10–0 | Q3 10:13 | 96% → 74% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q4 9:37 | 87% → 100% |
| LA Clippers | 12–0 | Q4 7:21 | 100% → 70% |
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q4 0:09 | 78% → 0% |