Atlanta Hawks vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Dec 18, 2025

The 240.5 total looked vulnerable from the opening tip. Charlotte and Atlanta combined for 69 points in the first quarter—a pace that suggested the under was in play—but the second quarter erupted for 80 combined points, swinging momentum decisively toward the over. By halftime, the teams had posted 149 combined points, putting the game firmly on track to eclipse the pregame number. That early offensive surge proved decisive: the second half cooled considerably, with just 110 combined points across the final two quarters, but the damage was done. The Hornets' 133-126 victory finished with a combined 259, landing 18.5 points over the market total.

Jalen Johnson carried Atlanta's offensive load with 43 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 points and 8 rebounds. Charlotte countered with balanced scoring: LaMelo Ball tallied 28 points and a team-high 13 assists, Kon Knueppel chipped in 28 points with 7 assists, and Brandon Miller contributed 26 points and 8 assists. The Hawks' strong recent form—averaging 118.7 points per game over their last ten—couldn't overcome Charlotte's efficiency in the second quarter, which ultimately determined the game's trajectory. DAGGER leaned under pregame and missed on this one as the second-quarter explosion buried the 240.5 number.