Charlotte Hornets vs Washington Wizards Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 22, 2026

The third quarter decided this game. Charlotte's offense erupted for 44 combined points in the period—far outpacing Washington's 28—and that 16-point swing in a single frame proved decisive as the Hornets outlasted the Wizards 129–112. The combined total of 241 soared well past the market line of 223.5, landing 17.5 points over and punishing DAGGER's pregame under call.

The opening quarter set a frenetic pace, with both teams combining for 75 points. Washington led 37–38 after one, but Charlotte's efficiency widened the gap in the third. LaMelo Ball orchestrated the onslaught, finishing with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kon Knueppel added 28 points and 7 boards, while Brandon Miller chipped in 22 points. For Washington, Bilal Coulibaly's 17 points and Jaden Hardy's 16 were insufficient to match Charlotte's firepower. The second half produced 124 combined points—only slightly more than the first half's 117—but Charlotte's dominance in Q3 had already sealed the outcome.

This game fit Charlotte's season pattern: in their last ten, the Hornets had held opponents to 107.7 per game, and that defensive profile showed up here. Washington, which had allowed 121.5 per game over its recent stretch, couldn't sustain the early energy. The Hornets' last three head-to-head results with Washington had all cleared 234 points combined, and tonight's 241 extended that high-scoring trend.