New Orleans Pelicans 108, Detroit Pistons 129
NBA · 2026-03-26 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated New Orleans Pelicans 129–108 on 2026-03-26 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:17 swung win probability 65% → 92%. 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 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 22 | 108 |
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 34 | 27 | 37 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q2 4:17 swung win probability 65% → 92%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 22-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 4:17 (win probability 65% → 92% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 4:17 | 65% → 92% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 10–0 | Q4 11:45 | 99% → 79% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q4 8:45 | 94% → 100% |