Portland Trail Blazers vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 28, 2026

Charlotte's fourth quarter explosion proved decisive in a defensive grind that fell well short of pregame expectations. The Hornets erupted for 35 combined points in Q4—the game's highest-scoring quarter by far—to seal a 109–93 victory over Portland, with the combined 202 landing 26.5 points under the 228.5 market total. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.

The first half told a different story. Combined scoring ran at a near-normal pace, with 46 points in Q1 and 48 in Q2, yielding a first-half total of 94. Portland's recent form (118.7 scored per game over the last 10) suggested fireworks were possible, while Charlotte's defense (107.3 allowed per game) hinted at resistance. The second half proved the defensive case: Q3 produced just 47 combined points, and though Q4's 61-point burst threatened to push the total higher, the damage was done. Portland never threatened a comeback, with Jrue Holiday leading the Blazers with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Jerami Grant adding 21 points. Brandon Miller paced Charlotte with 26 points and 8 rebounds, while Coby White contributed 20 points in the Hornets' wire-to-wire control.