Charlotte Hornets 117, Sacramento Kings 109
NBA · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Sacramento Kings 117–109 on 2026-03-11 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:07 swung win probability 30% → 71%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Sacramento Kings lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 117 |
| Sacramento Kings | 34 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 109 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:07 swung win probability 30% → 71%.
Why Sacramento Kings lost
- Lost Q3 23-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 3:27 (win probability 82% → 52% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Kings | 12–0 | Q1 1:07 | 30% → 71% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 3:27 | 82% → 52% |
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q3 9:52 | 77% → 41% |