Charlotte Hornets vs Dallas Mavericks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 29, 2026

Cooper Flagg's 49-point eruption proved too much for Charlotte to overcome, even as the Hornets mounted a late rally in a 123-121 upset over Dallas. Flagg's dominant display—paired with 10 rebounds and 3 assists—carried the Mavericks through three quarters of heavy offensive volume, yet the combined 244 points landed squarely over the 225.5 market total by 18.5, extending a run of elevated scoring despite Dallas's recent form (117.7 ppg over its last 10 games). The opening half set a frenetic pace: combined 117 points in the first 24 minutes, with the Hornets' 33-point first quarter quickly matched by Dallas's second-half surge. The third quarter became the explosive core—69 combined points—as both teams traded buckets in what proved the turning point of the total's trajectory toward an over.

Charlotte's balanced attack, led by Kon Knueppel's 34 points alongside Brandon Miller's 23 and LaMelo Ball's 22-point, 9-assist performance, mounted enough pressure to steal the win in the final moments despite Flagg's heroics. Klay Thompson and Brandon Williams added 16 and 15 points respectively for Dallas. The fourth quarter softened slightly with 58 combined points, but too much damage had been done across the middle quarters. DAGGER leaned under before tip-off and missed decisively as the elevated offensive pace—anchored by Flagg's career night and Charlotte's balanced scoring—propelled the combined total well into plus territory.