Charlotte Hornets 99, Phoenix Suns 111
NBA · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns defeated Charlotte Hornets 111–99 on 2026-03-08 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:59 swung win probability 65% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 99 |
| Phoenix Suns | 28 | 32 | 21 | 30 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q2 8:59 swung win probability 65% → 26%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q4 22-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 2:09 (win probability 30% → 57% for the home side).
- Shot 50.6% eFG vs a 55.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 13-8.
- Outscored 23-10 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q1 2:09 | 30% → 57% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 10–0 | Q2 8:59 | 65% → 26% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q3 8:21 | 65% → 93% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 2:31 | 92% → 61% |