Detroit Pistons 117, Washington Wizards 95
NBA · 2026-03-19 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Washington Wizards 117–95 on 2026-03-19 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:51 swung win probability 43% → 8%. 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 | 35 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Washington Wizards | 14 | 38 | 26 | 17 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q1 2:51 swung win probability 43% → 8%.
Why Washington Wizards lost
- Lost Q1 14-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q1 2:51 (win probability 43% → 8% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 19-10.
- Outscored 20-8 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 13–0 | Q1 2:51 | 43% → 8% |
| Washington Wizards | 16–0 | Q2 7:52 | 2% → 29% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q4 1:29 | 0% → 0% |