Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 14, 2026

The third quarter became the decisive swing point, with New Orleans outpacing Brooklyn 33–32 in combined scoring to seize control of a tight contest that ultimately settled well under the market total. The Pelicans' 116–113 victory over the Nets came down to discipline and execution in the middle two quarters: after a high-octane opening frame that saw 58 combined points, the pace dropped sharply in Q2 to just 51 combined, a telltale sign of defensive tightening. The second half proved more explosive—120 combined points across the final 24 minutes—but New Orleans' three-point edge in the pivotal third was enough to hold off Brooklyn's late push.

Trey Murphy III led the charge for New Orleans with 34 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Zion Williamson added 25 points and 6 rebounds; Yves Missi chipped in 12 points and a team-high 12 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. paced the Nets with 20 points and 7 rebounds, Egor Dëmin contributed 17 points and 5 assists, and Drake Powell scored 16 points with 5 boards. The game finished at 229 combined points, landing 3.5 points under the 232.5 market total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed. Brooklyn's recent form—allowing 112.8 per game over the last ten—likely proved decisive in holding the Pelicans' dynamic scorers just under the closing line.