New Orleans Pelicans 95, Charlotte Hornets 102
NBA · 2026-02-02 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 102–95 on 2026-02-02 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:41 swung win probability 29% → 87%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30 | 34 | 18 | 13 | 95 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 23 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:41 swung win probability 29% → 87%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q3 18-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 9:38 (win probability 5% → 31% for the home side).
- Shot 45.8% eFG vs a 52.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-5.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q1 7:58 | 79% → 55% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q2 11:18 | 46% → 16% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q2 3:21 | 9% → 1% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q3 9:38 | 5% → 31% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q4 7:41 | 29% → 87% |