| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Phoenix | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Tie | 0% | 1¢ | 99¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market asks which team—New Orleans or Phoenix—or a tie will be the leader at the end of the first half of their game. It matters because first-half outcomes isolate early-game matchups, rotations, and strategies that differ from full-game results.
The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns bring contrasting styles: New Orleans often emphasizes interior play and rebounding while Phoenix typically operates at a higher pace with perimeter shooting. First-half results are influenced by the announced starting lineups, recent form, travel and scheduling, and any late injury or rest decisions for key players.
Market prices reflect traders’ relative valuations of the three possible halftime outcomes (New Orleans lead, Phoenix lead, or tie) and update as new information arrives. Use live market pricing and volume as indicators of changing expectations rather than fixed predictions.
The outcomes are: New Orleans leading at the official halftime, Phoenix leading at the official halftime, or the score being tied at the official halftime; settlement is based on the league’s official halftime score.
A tie is when both teams have equal points at the official halftime buzzer as recorded by the league; the market will settle to the 'tie' outcome if that official score is equal, subject to the platform’s rules on score corrections.
No; this market is determined solely by the official score at halftime, so any scoring after halftime or any overtime does not affect settlement.
The market closes at the cut-off time posted on the market page (check the event listing for the exact close); late scratches and injury reports typically move prices in real time before close, so monitor the market and team updates up to the platform’s cut-off.
Resolution follows KALSHI’s event rules: markets may be voided or settled per the platform’s cancellation and force‑majeure policies, so consult the official market rules for procedures and any refunds or adjustments.