New Orleans Pelicans 119, Indiana Pacers 127
NBA · 2026-01-16 · Winner: Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers defeated New Orleans Pelicans 127–119 on 2026-01-16 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:51 swung win probability 38% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 33 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 119 |
| Indiana Pacers | 31 | 42 | 29 | 25 | 127 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 9:51 swung win probability 38% → 72%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q2 33-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 5:27 (win probability 61% → 91% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q2 9:51 | 38% → 72% |
| Indiana Pacers | 10–0 | Q2 5:27 | 61% → 91% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q2 3:29 | 82% → 96% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 13–0 | Q2 1:12 | 97% → 69% |