New York Knicks 94, Houston Rockets 111
NBA · 2026-03-31 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated New York Knicks 111–94 on 2026-03-31 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:50 swung win probability 55% → 91%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 21 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 94 |
| Houston Rockets | 37 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:50 swung win probability 55% → 91%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q1 21-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q1 8:50 (win probability 55% → 91% for the home side).
- Shot 48.2% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 14–0 | Q1 8:50 | 55% → 91% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q2 10:15 | 97% → 86% |
| Houston Rockets | 11–0 | Q2 4:21 | 72% → 96% |
| New York Knicks | 10–0 | Q3 10:31 | 99% → 90% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q3 6:52 | 88% → 99% |