Milwaukee Bucks 139, New Orleans Pelicans 118
NBA · 2026-02-20 · Winner: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks defeated New Orleans Pelicans 139–118 on 2026-02-20 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:59 swung win probability 8% → 0%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 139 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 38 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 118 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:59 swung win probability 8% → 0%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 22-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 5:59 (win probability 8% → 0% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 9–0 | Q4 5:59 | 8% → 0% |