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Houston Rockets vs Detroit Pistons

NBA
Rockets
27-16
111-104
Final
Pistons
32-11
Little Caesars Arena
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Lead tracker

HOU leadsBiggest lead HOU 14, DET 4
Q1Q2Q3Q4
DET leads
Team1234T
HOU28243425111
DET20322032104

Who won: Rockets 111-104

The Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 111-104 on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The series is tied 1-1. The Rockets outscored the Pistons 34-20 in the 3rd quarter. Kevin Durant led the Rockets in points (32). Jalen Duren led the Pistons in points (18).

Win probability

100%HOU final
HOUDET

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Play by play

  1. End of Game
  2. End of the 4th Quarter
  3. Q4 19.2

    Rockets defensive team rebound

  4. Q4 21.7

    Duncan Robinson misses 27-foot three point jumper

  5. Q4 28.2
    +1

    Alperen Sengun makes free throw 2 of 2

    HOU 111 - 104 DET
  6. Q4 28.2

    Rockets offensive team rebound

  7. Q4 28.2

    Alperen Sengun misses free throw 1 of 2

  8. Q4 28.2

    Isaiah Stewart loose ball foul

  9. THREEQ4 28.9

    Three! Jumper, 23 ft

    Duncan Robinson

    Duncan Robinson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ausar Thompson assists)

    HOU 110 - 104 DET
  10. Q4 30.7

    Ausar Thompson offensive rebound

  11. Q4 33.4

    Duncan Robinson misses free throw 3 of 3

  12. Q4 33.4
    +1

    Duncan Robinson makes free throw 2 of 3

    HOU 110 - 101 DET
  13. Q4 33.4
    +1

    Duncan Robinson makes free throw 1 of 3

    HOU 110 - 100 DET
  14. Q4 33.4

    Kevin Durant shooting foul

  15. Q4 42.1
    +1

    Jae'Sean Tate makes free throw 2 of 2

    HOU 110 - 99 DET
  16. Q4 42.1

    Rockets offensive team rebound

  17. Q4 42.1

    Jae'Sean Tate misses free throw 1 of 2

  18. Q4 42.1

    Cade Cunningham personal take foul

  19. Q4 48.7

    Kevin Durant defensive rebound

  20. Q4 51.8

    Cade Cunningham misses 26-foot three point pullup jump shot

  21. Q4 57.0
    +1

    Kevin Durant makes free throw 2 of 2

    HOU 109 - 99 DET
  22. Q4 57.0
    +1

    Kevin Durant makes free throw 1 of 2

    HOU 108 - 99 DET
  23. Q4 57.0

    Javonte Green personal foul

  24. Q4 57.0

    Rockets Full timeout

  25. Q4 57.0
    +1

    Tobias Harris makes free throw 3 of 3

    HOU 107 - 99 DET

Leaders

HOUDET
Points
Kevin Durant
32
Jalen Duren
18
Assists
Amen Thompson
7
Cade Cunningham
8
Rebounds
Jabari Smith Jr.
10
Ausar Thompson
8

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