Houston Rockets 113, Orlando Magic 108
NBA · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Orlando Magic 113–108 on 2026-02-26 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 21-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:33 swung win probability 100% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 22 | 21 | 38 | 32 | 113 |
| Orlando Magic | 29 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 108 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 21-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:33 swung win probability 100% → 42%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q3 27-38 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 21-0 run ending at Q3 1:33 (win probability 100% → 42% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 5:45 | 72% → 92% |
| Houston Rockets | 21–0 | Q3 1:33 | 100% → 42% |