Houston Rockets 120, San Antonio Spurs 145
NBA · 2026-03-08 · Winner: San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs defeated Houston Rockets 145–120 on 2026-03-08 in NBA play, a 25-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:37 swung win probability 61% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Rockets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 33 | 24 | 37 | 26 | 120 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 32 | 37 | 41 | 35 | 145 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:37 swung win probability 61% → 84%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q2 24-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 9:45 (win probability 91% → 99% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 12-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs | 8–0 | Q1 6:37 | 61% → 84% |
| San Antonio Spurs | 9–0 | Q3 9:45 | 91% → 99% |