Denver Nuggets 121, Detroit Pistons 124
NBA · 2026-02-03 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Denver Nuggets 124–121 on 2026-02-03 in NBA play, a 3-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:13 swung win probability 88% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 27 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 121 |
| Detroit Pistons | 32 | 37 | 24 | 31 | 124 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:13 swung win probability 88% → 64%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q2 23-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q2 0:09 (win probability 88% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 50.6% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q1 2:13 | 88% → 64% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 6:15 | 81% → 97% |
| Detroit Pistons | 10–0 | Q2 0:09 | 88% → 99% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q4 2:05 | 100% → 80% |