Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 20, 2026

The market total of 229.5 looked vulnerable from the start. A scorching third quarter—67 combined points—pushed this game decisively over, as Cleveland's road victory landed at 231, a 1.5-point overage that caught DAGGER's pregame under call off guard.

The first half told a cautious story. Charlotte and Cleveland combined for 112 points through two quarters, trending well under the number. The Hornets opened with 20 points in Q1 while the Cavaliers answered with 30, and the second quarter saw Charlotte surge to 33 as Cleveland managed just 29—a combined 62 that kept the pace moderate. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points overall, while Jarrett Allen anchored the interior with 26 points and 14 rebounds. For Charlotte, Kon Knueppel was the offensive engine, pouring in 33 points. The third quarter exploded: 67 combined points between the teams swung momentum decisively toward the over. Charlotte outscored Cleveland 36–31 in that frame, with Knueppel and LaMelo Ball (18 points, 6 assists) keeping the Hornets competitive. The fourth quarter cooled to 52 combined points, but the damage was done. James Harden's 18 points and 8 assists powered Cleveland's bench contributions, while Brandon Miller added 18 for Charlotte. Cleveland held on, 118–113, erasing what looked like an under scenario by halftime.