Detroit Pistons 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 113
NBA · 2026-03-03 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Detroit Pistons 113–109 on 2026-03-03 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:22 swung win probability 42% → 72%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Pistons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 27 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 109 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 25 | 29 | 35 | 24 | 113 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:22 swung win probability 42% → 72%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q2 21-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 10:22 (win probability 42% → 72% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 14-10.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q2 10:22 | 42% → 72% |