Detroit Pistons 126, New York Knicks 111
NBA · 2026-02-19 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated New York Knicks 126–111 on 2026-02-19 in NBA play, a 15-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:46 swung win probability 42% → 10%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 28 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 126 |
| New York Knicks | 26 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:46 swung win probability 42% → 10%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q2 22-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 11:46 (win probability 42% → 10% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q1 4:41 | 68% → 40% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q3 11:46 | 42% → 10% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 8:54 | 14% → 45% |