New Orleans Pelicans 104, San Antonio Spurs 95
NBA · 2026-01-25 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated San Antonio Spurs 104–95 on 2026-01-25 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:14 swung win probability 88% → 0%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why San Antonio Spurs lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 25 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 104 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 28 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q4 1:14 swung win probability 88% → 0%.
Why San Antonio Spurs lost
- Lost Q2 19-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 1:14 (win probability 88% → 0% for the home side).
- Shot 46.9% eFG vs a 56.0% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 19-10.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 8–0 | Q1 9:46 | 52% → 76% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 16–0 | Q4 9:55 | 0% → 32% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 13–0 | Q4 1:14 | 88% → 0% |