Detroit Pistons 130, Washington Wizards 117
NBA · 2026-03-17 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Washington Wizards 130–117 on 2026-03-17 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:30 swung win probability 68% → 36%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 32 | 31 | 37 | 30 | 130 |
| Washington Wizards | 32 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 6:30 swung win probability 68% → 36%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q3 26-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 6:40 (win probability 84% → 58% for the home side).
- Outscored 27-15 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-7.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q1 6:40 | 84% → 58% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q2 6:30 | 68% → 36% |