Charlotte Hornets 109, LA Clippers 117
NBA · 2026-01-12 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated Charlotte Hornets 117–109 on 2026-01-12 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:58 swung win probability 44% → 98%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 26 | 17 | 41 | 25 | 109 |
| LA Clippers | 24 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:58 swung win probability 44% → 98%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q4 25-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 5:58 (win probability 44% → 98% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 9–0 | Q4 5:58 | 44% → 98% |