New York Knicks vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 26, 2026

Charlotte pulled away in the second half to beat New York 114–103, a 6.5-point margin that delivered a combined 217 points — well short of the 223.5 market total. The Hornets leaned on balanced scoring and defensive tightening, while the Knicks struggled to maintain early momentum.

The first quarter was a shootout. Both teams combined for 74 points in the opening 12 minutes, with Charlotte leading 38–36 after one. But New York's offense fell flat in the second quarter, managing just 19 points while Charlotte added 27, extending their lead to 65–55 at halftime. The first half's combined 120 points put the over on pace, but the second half became a grind. Q3 saw 50 combined points, then Q4 dipped to just 47, closing the door on any late-inning totals rally.

Kon Knueppel led Charlotte with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists—a complete night that powered the home win. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller chipped in 22 and 21 points, respectively. For New York, Jalen Brunson's 26 points and 13 assists kept the Knicks in reach, but OG Anunoby (17 points) and Josh Hart (16 points, 7 rebounds) couldn't generate enough firepower. After dropping 230 and 223 in their two prior meetings this season, this matchup devolved into a slower affair. DAGGER leaned over and missed.