Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 3, 2026

Charlotte's 27-point margin of victory masked a far tighter contest than the final numbers suggest. Dallas entered halftime trailing by just three points after combining for 105 in the opening 24 minutes, but the third quarter proved decisive: the two teams combined for 59 points in that frame alone, with the Hornets outscoring the Mavericks 35–24 to build commanding separation. A fourth-quarter collapse by Dallas—just 18 points combined across both teams—sealed the 117–90 outcome.

The game landed well beneath the market total of 226.5, settling at 207 combined points. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed. Dallas's recent defensive struggles (123.7 allowed per game over the last 10) and Charlotte's steady pace (116.5 scored, 107.1 allowed) pointed toward a moderately paced affair, though the second half's defensive tightening proved more pronounced than anticipated. Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 17 points and 5 rebounds, while LaMelo Ball orchestrated the offense with 15 points and 9 assists. For Dallas, Brandon Williams paced the attack with 18 points; P.J. Washington added 13 points and 3 assists. The Hornets' third-quarter dominance—a 11-point swing in 12 minutes of play—ultimately decided a matchup that remained competitive through one half before tilting decisively toward the home side.