Charlotte Hornets 89, Detroit Pistons 97
NBA · 2026-10-28 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Charlotte Hornets 97–89 on 2026-10-28 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:39 swung win probability 19% → 75%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 22 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 89 |
| Detroit Pistons | 21 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 97 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q3 6:39 swung win probability 19% → 75%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Lost Q3 19-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q3 6:39 (win probability 19% → 75% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 25-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q2 6:22 | 40% → 14% |
| Detroit Pistons | 12–0 | Q3 6:39 | 19% → 75% |