Charlotte Hornets 133, Indiana Pacers 109
NBA · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Indiana Pacers 133–109 on 2026-02-26 in NBA play, a 24-point result. A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:34 swung win probability 78% → 19%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 31 | 36 | 40 | 26 | 133 |
| Indiana Pacers | 34 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:34 swung win probability 78% → 19%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 12-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q2 8:34 (win probability 78% → 19% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 12–0 | Q1 6:22 | 79% → 40% |
| Indiana Pacers | 10–0 | Q1 3:19 | 40% → 74% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 16–0 | Q2 8:34 | 78% → 19% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 3:30 | 28% → 6% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q3 11:14 | 5% → 0% |