Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 17, 2026

Golden State's 20-point victory over Charlotte landed at 252 combined points, well over the 236.5 market total and well past DAGGER's pregame UNDER call, which missed decisively.

The game's arc told the story of a balanced first half that gave way to a decisive third quarter. Charlotte and Golden State combined for 126 points through the first two periods—67 in Q1, then a markedly slower 59 in Q2—as both teams clawed for control. The third quarter broke it open: the two teams erupted for 80 combined points, the game's highest-scoring frame, during which Golden State pulled away decisively. A quiet fourth quarter, featuring just 46 combined points, closed out the blowout. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Kon Knueppel added 24 points and 11 rebounds. De'Anthony Melton paced the Warriors with 24 points, and Draymond Green contributed 20 points and 6 assists.

The matchup between two offensively efficient teams—Charlotte averaging 119.7 points per game over its last 10, Golden State 118.4—had been expected to play close. A previous head-to-head tilt between these teams finished at 257 combined. Instead, Golden State's superior execution in the pivotal third quarter turned what might have been a close game into a one-sided affair, sending the total sailing 15.5 points over the closing number.