Washington Wizards 118, New Orleans Pelicans 138
NBA · 2026-03-08 · Winner: New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans defeated Washington Wizards 138–118 on 2026-03-08 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:59 swung win probability 36% → 82%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington Wizards lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 35 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 118 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 32 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 138 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:59 swung win probability 36% → 82%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q4 25-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 5:59 (win probability 36% → 82% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-8.
- Outscored 37-22 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q2 8:59 | 27% → 57% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q2 5:59 | 36% → 82% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q4 6:46 | 98% → 100% |