New Orleans Pelicans 116, Phoenix Suns 118
NBA · 2026-03-06 · Winner: Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns defeated New Orleans Pelicans 118–116 on 2026-03-06 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:59 swung win probability 66% → 98%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 29 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 116 |
| Phoenix Suns | 26 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 118 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q3 2:59 swung win probability 66% → 98%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q2 23-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 2:59 (win probability 66% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q2 3:38 | 52% → 82% |
| Phoenix Suns | 11–0 | Q3 2:59 | 66% → 98% |