Atlanta Hawks 95, Houston Rockets 117
NBA · 2026-03-20 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Atlanta Hawks 117–95 on 2026-03-20 in NBA play, a 22-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:30 swung win probability 57% → 83%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 27 | 27 | 22 | 19 | 95 |
| Houston Rockets | 35 | 27 | 39 | 16 | 117 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 1:30 swung win probability 57% → 83%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q3 22-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 9:55 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 55.4% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q1 1:30 | 57% → 83% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 10–0 | Q2 1:16 | 97% → 77% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 6:32 | 90% → 99% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q4 9:55 | 100% → 100% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 12–0 | Q4 3:32 | 100% → 100% |