Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 31, 2026

The 219.5 market total looked vulnerable from the opening tip, as Charlotte and Brooklyn combined for 53 points in a frenetic first quarter—a pace that would have crushed the over if sustained. Instead, the game slowed considerably. The second quarter yielded just 50 combined points, the third only 49, and the fourth 51, leaving the game well short at 203, an under by 16.5 points. DAGGER leaned over pregame and missed.

Charlotte's offensive efficiency made the difference in a rout. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 25 points on 3 assists, while Miles Bridges added 19 points and 5 rebounds and Coby White chipped in 16 points with 5 assists. Brooklyn managed only 86 points, with Josh Minott scoring 14, Chaney Johnson contributing 11 and 4 rebounds, and Drake Powell tallying 10 points and 6 boards. The Hornets' first-half output of 58 points—fueled by that explosive opening quarter—established control early. Brooklyn's recent form (112.4 points allowed per game over the last 10) proved predictive; the Hornets, averaging 117.3 over the same stretch, overwhelmed a sluggish Nets defense. The 31-point victory margin reflected Charlotte's dominance across all four quarters, with no single period pushing scoring to the levels required to clear the pregame number.