Charlotte Hornets vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 5, 2026

Charlotte's 109-99 victory over Houston was a 10-point margin that belied a tighter offensive pace throughout: the teams combined for 208 points, well under the 218.5 market total, as DAGGER's pregame UNDER call cashed decisively.

The game's first half was evenly distributed—both the opening quarter and second quarter landed at 55 combined points each, keeping the score close early. The third quarter proved the most productive frame at 56 combined, but a precipitous fourth-quarter collapse to just 42 combined points sealed the under's fate. That final-quarter drought, despite Kevin Durant's team-high 31 points for Houston, shifted momentum decisively to Charlotte. Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while LaMelo Ball contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Miles Bridges added 18 points and 6 rebounds. For Houston, Jabari Smith Jr. posted 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Amen Thompson facilitated with 7 assists while scoring 8 points.

Charlotte's recent form—averaging 113.4 points per game over the last 10 contests—suggested offensive capability, but Houston's sturdy defensive profile (allowing 107.9 per game) helped suppress the total. The second-half combined output of just 98 points proved decisive: a 12-point swing from the first half's 110-point pace determined the under by a comfortable margin.