Detroit Pistons 96, Phoenix Suns 114
NBA · 2026-01-29 · Winner: Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns defeated Detroit Pistons 114–96 on 2026-01-29 in NBA play, a 18-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:54 swung win probability 84% → 100%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 96 |
| Phoenix Suns | 35 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at Q3 1:54 swung win probability 84% → 100%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q2 25-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 1:54 (win probability 84% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 46.0% eFG vs a 54.6% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 24-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q2 8:48 | 81% → 96% |
| Phoenix Suns | 10–0 | Q3 1:54 | 84% → 100% |