Houston Rockets 104, Atlanta Hawks 86
NBA · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Atlanta Hawks 104–86 on 2026-01-29 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:51 swung win probability 60% → 14%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 23 | 20 | 35 | 26 | 104 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 23 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 86 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 6:51 swung win probability 60% → 14%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q3 24-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 6:51 (win probability 60% → 14% for the home side).
- Shot 43.0% eFG vs a 55.4% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 14-6 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 22-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 10–0 | Q3 6:51 | 60% → 14% |
| Houston Rockets | 10–0 | Q3 1:54 | 31% → 2% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q4 9:51 | 5% → 0% |