Washington Wizards 126, Detroit Pistons 117
NBA · 2026-02-05 · Winner: Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards defeated Detroit Pistons 126–117 on 2026-02-05 in NBA play, a 9-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:56 swung win probability 2% → 42%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 34 | 22 | 39 | 31 | 126 |
| Detroit Pistons | 21 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at Q2 1:56 swung win probability 2% → 42%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q1 21-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 5:52 (win probability 35% → 2% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 9–0 | Q1 4:31 | 36% → 12% |
| Detroit Pistons | 17–0 | Q2 1:56 | 2% → 42% |
| Washington Wizards | 12–0 | Q3 5:52 | 35% → 2% |
| Washington Wizards | 8–0 | Q3 3:10 | 7% → 0% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q3 0:07 | 1% → 10% |