Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 2, 2026

The market total of 224.5 projected a controlled affair, but Houston's visit to Washington unfolded as a second-half sprint that punished the under. The combined score of 241 landed 16.5 points over the number, with the game's trajectory telling the story: a measured first half of 111 combined points gave way to an explosive second half of 130, including a 67-point fourth quarter that sealed the over's fate.

The opening quarter stayed modest at 56 combined points, followed by another subdued frame at 55, keeping pace with an under-friendly script through 24 minutes. The third quarter ticked up to 63 combined points, signaling acceleration, but the fourth quarter erupted for 67—the game's highest-scoring period—as both offenses found rhythm down the stretch. Houston's balanced attack powered the win: Alperen Sengun led with 32 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin Durant added 30 points on 7 rebounds, and Amen Thompson chipped in 22 points and 12 boards. For Washington, Bilal Coulibaly posted 23 points, Sharife Cooper contributed 21 points with 3 assists, and Kyshawn George tallied 16 points. The Rockets' 123-118 final margin reflected their depth, but the combined 241 reflected a second-half acceleration neither the pregame market nor DAGGER's under call anticipated. DAGGER leaned under and missed, as the game's late-game pace proved too much for the closing total.