New Orleans Pelicans 110, Houston Rockets 119
NBA · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 119–110 on 2026-01-18 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:09 swung win probability 85% → 61%. 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 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 119 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:09 swung win probability 85% → 61%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q2 24-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q4 6:09 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q1 1:09 | 85% → 61% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q4 6:09 | 96% → 100% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q4 3:06 | 100% → 100% |