Memphis Grizzlies 120, Miami Heat 136
NBA · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Miami Heat
Miami Heat defeated Memphis Grizzlies 136–120 on 2026-02-21 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:32 swung win probability 65% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 120 |
| Miami Heat | 39 | 34 | 39 | 24 | 136 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 2:32 swung win probability 65% → 90%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q3 26-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 2:32 (win probability 65% → 90% for the home side).
- Outscored 25-15 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 8–0 | Q2 2:32 | 65% → 90% |
| Miami Heat | 8–0 | Q3 1:19 | 97% → 100% |