Dallas Mavericks 114, Orlando Magic 115
NBA · 2026-03-05 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Dallas Mavericks 115–114 on 2026-03-05 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:51 swung win probability 44% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Dallas Mavericks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 33 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 114 |
| Orlando Magic | 26 | 34 | 31 | 24 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:51 swung win probability 44% → 87%.
Why Dallas Mavericks lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 3:51 (win probability 44% → 87% for the home side).
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q3 3:51 | 44% → 87% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q3 0:54 | 96% → 72% |
| Dallas Mavericks | 8–0 | Q4 3:26 | 98% → 64% |