Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 20, 2026

The first half set the tone decisively. New Orleans and Milwaukee combined for 136 points through two quarters, and that early offensive pace proved unsustainable—the second half yielded just 121 combined points as both teams slowed considerably. The Bucks' 139-118 victory hinged on that opening stretch, particularly Q1's explosive 71 combined points, which established a rhythm neither side could fully recapture.

Milwaukee's balanced scoring attack led the way. Cam Thomas dropped 27 points with 3 rebounds and 1 assist, while Ryan Rollins added 27 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kevin Porter Jr. chipped in 25 points with 7 assists and 2 rebounds, spreading the offensive load across three reliable scorers. New Orleans countered with Zion Williamson's 32 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists—a strong individual effort that couldn't overcome the Bucks' depth. Saddiq Bey contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds, and Derik Queen pulled down 9 rebounds to go with 18 points and 4 assists.

The 257 combined points sailed well past the 224.5 market total, cashing an OVER by 32.5. DAGGER leaned under pregame and missed that call as the early-game scoring surge overwhelmed the projection. The Bucks' recent form (110.2 ppg) and the Pelicans' slight defensive weakness (113.1 ppg allowed over the last 10) both aligned with an elevated offensive environment, one that ultimately proved more pronounced than the pregame number suggested.