Charlotte Hornets vs Orlando Magic Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 22, 2026

Charlotte's dominance in the opening quarter set the tone for a wire-to-wire road victory. The Hornets jumped out to a 35-20 lead in the first 12 minutes, establishing early control in a game bookended by scoring runs. Orlando answered with a strong final quarter—30 combined points in the fourth—but it came too late to mount a serious threat. The combined 221 points landed underneath the 224.5 market total, cashing DAGGER's pregame lean to the under.

The second half proved decisive in determining both the margin and the total. After a quiet second quarter saw combined scoring drop to 48 points, the third quarter erupted for 61 combined points—the game's highest-scoring frame—with Charlotte maintaining its advantage through aggressive shot-making. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 20 points, 4 assists, while Collin Sexton added 19 points and LaMelo Ball distributed 7 assists alongside 16 points and 6 rebounds. Paolo Banchero paced Orlando with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Desmond Bane chipped in 21 points, but the Magic's depth couldn't match Charlotte's balanced attack or overcome the early deficit. The second half's 118 combined points provided enough cushion to keep the total below the opening number despite late-quarter activity.