Boston Celtics 113, Detroit Pistons 121
NBA · 2026-10-20 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Boston Celtics 121–113 on 2026-10-20 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 23-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:33 swung win probability 3% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Boston Celtics lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 113 |
| Detroit Pistons | 27 | 18 | 37 | 39 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 23-0 home team run ending at Q4 3:33 swung win probability 3% → 100%.
Why Boston Celtics lost
- Lost Q4 25-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 23-0 run ending at Q4 3:33 (win probability 3% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 28-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 15–0 | Q2 2:50 | 72% → 14% |
| Boston Celtics | 9–0 | Q3 8:32 | 7% → 0% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q3 2:32 | 6% → 31% |
| Detroit Pistons | 23–0 | Q4 3:33 | 3% → 100% |