Atlanta Hawks 110, Houston Rockets 120
NBA · 2026-10-26 · Winner: Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets defeated Atlanta Hawks 120–110 on 2026-10-26 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:44 swung win probability 50% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Atlanta Hawks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 110 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 3:44 swung win probability 50% → 90%.
Why Atlanta Hawks lost
- Lost Q3 19-28 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q4 6:52 (win probability 68% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 48.5% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 26-15 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q2 8:09 | 45% → 75% |
| Houston Rockets | 9–0 | Q3 3:44 | 50% → 90% |
| Houston Rockets | 14–0 | Q4 6:52 | 68% → 100% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q4 4:44 | 100% → 100% |
| Atlanta Hawks | 8–0 | Q4 3:20 | 100% → 100% |