Phoenix Suns 111, Orlando Magic 115
NBA · 2026-03-31 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Phoenix Suns 115–111 on 2026-03-31 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:28 swung win probability 92% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Phoenix Suns lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 21 | 35 | 38 | 17 | 111 |
| Orlando Magic | 28 | 42 | 24 | 21 | 115 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:28 swung win probability 92% → 40%.
Why Phoenix Suns lost
- Lost Q1 21-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q2 4:58 (win probability 68% → 93% for the home side).
- Shot 47.7% eFG vs a 53.7% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 35-27 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 0 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 9:11 | 58% → 81% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q1 1:11 | 94% → 80% |
| Phoenix Suns | 8–0 | Q2 7:03 | 90% → 68% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q2 4:58 | 68% → 93% |
| Phoenix Suns | 10–0 | Q4 11:28 | 92% → 40% |