Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 5, 2026

Charlotte's offense came alive early, but a sluggish second half and a resilient Oklahoma City defense conspired to keep the game well below the market total. The Hornets dominated the opening quarter, combining with the Thunder for 66 points to post the game's highest-scoring frame, but the pace cooled dramatically thereafter. Charlotte's 33-point first quarter gave way to just 34 combined points in Q2, then 53 in Q3 and 51 in Q4—a steady decline that left the combined score at 221, comfortably under the pregame line of 235.5. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Kon Knueppel added 23 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Miles Bridges chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds. For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 21 points and 6 assists despite the team's 27-point loss, with Jalen Williams contributing 16 points and 4 assists and Chet Holmgren grabbing 6 rebounds alongside 15 points. The Thunder's recent form—allowing 109.3 points per game over their last ten—proved prescient; they were held to 97 here, well below that mark. The Hornets' 124-97 victory expanded on their earlier season head-to-head edge (a 109-96 win in November) and underscored their second-half control despite a potent opening.