New York Knicks 80, Detroit Pistons 118
NBA · 2026-02-06 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated New York Knicks 118–80 on 2026-02-06 in NBA play, a 38-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:28 swung win probability 57% → 89%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 17 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 80 |
| Detroit Pistons | 28 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 118 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:28 swung win probability 57% → 89%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q1 17-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q1 0:28 (win probability 57% → 89% for the home side).
- Shot 40.2% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 11–0 | Q1 0:28 | 57% → 89% |
| Detroit Pistons | 10–0 | Q3 8:06 | 99% → 100% |