Detroit Pistons 133, Indiana Pacers 121
NBA · 2026-04-12 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Indiana Pacers 133–121 on 2026-04-12 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:32 swung win probability 36% → 4%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 41 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 133 |
| Indiana Pacers | 27 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:32 swung win probability 36% → 4%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q1 27-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 4:32 (win probability 36% → 4% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q1 1:58 | 29% → 8% |
| Detroit Pistons | 13–0 | Q2 4:32 | 36% → 4% |
| Indiana Pacers | 8–0 | Q2 3:46 | 4% → 17% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q2 1:10 | 22% → 3% |