Detroit Pistons 97, New York Knicks 111
NBA · 2026-10-27 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated Detroit Pistons 111–97 on 2026-10-27 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:26 swung win probability 46% → 95%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Pistons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 38 | 12 | 13 | 34 | 97 |
| New York Knicks | 25 | 26 | 37 | 23 | 111 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 home team run ending at Q3 9:26 swung win probability 46% → 95%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q3 13-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 9:26 (win probability 46% → 95% for the home side).
- Shot 47.7% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 9–0 | Q2 5:42 | 15% → 44% |
| New York Knicks | 14–0 | Q3 9:26 | 46% → 95% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 5:30 | 93% → 100% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 2:10 | 99% → 100% |