Detroit Pistons 112, New Orleans Pelicans 104
NBA · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated New Orleans Pelicans 112–104 on 2026-01-21 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 9:29 swung win probability 52% → 18%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 34 | 34 | 21 | 23 | 112 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q1 9:29 swung win probability 52% → 18%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 9:29 (win probability 52% → 18% for the home side).
- Shot 45.9% eFG vs a 52.7% 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 9:29 | 52% → 18% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q1 7:40 | 18% → 44% |