New Orleans Pelicans 116, New York Knicks 121
NBA · 2026-03-24 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated New Orleans Pelicans 121–116 on 2026-03-24 in NBA play, a 5-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:00 swung win probability 54% → 94%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 28 | 32 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
| New York Knicks | 42 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at Q1 0:00 swung win probability 54% → 94%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q1 28-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at Q1 0:00 (win probability 54% → 94% for the home side).
- Outscored 20-11 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 15–0 | Q1 0:00 | 54% → 94% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q2 7:05 | 88% → 48% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q3 10:33 | 86% → 56% |