Houston Rockets 111, Detroit Pistons 104
NBA · 2026-01-23 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Detroit Pistons 111–104 on 2026-01-23 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:31 swung win probability 39% → 6%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 28 | 24 | 34 | 25 | 111 |
| Detroit Pistons | 20 | 32 | 20 | 32 | 104 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q3 3:31 swung win probability 39% → 6%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q3 20-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 11:16 (win probability 50% → 18% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q2 11:16 | 50% → 18% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q2 8:27 | 18% → 45% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 3:31 | 39% → 6% |