Charlotte Hornets vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 12, 2026

Charlotte's 110-96 victory over New York represented a decisive 14-point margin that masked a much tighter contest for three quarters. The combined 206 points came in well short of the 215.5 market total, landing an 9.5-point under that caught many off guard given the pace these teams had displayed in recent meetings—their three prior head-to-head matchups this season had combined for 217, 223, and 230 points.

The first half unfolded as a back-and-forth affair, with the teams combining for 101 points across 48 minutes: Charlotte jumped out with 30 in the opening quarter to New York's 20, but the Knicks clawed back to within 51 combined in the second. The third quarter exploded into the game's highest-scoring frame at 59 combined points, and that's where the contest effectively separated. Charlotte pushed 30 points to New York's 29 in that span, building the cushion they'd protect through a sluggish final quarter that saw just 46 combined points.

LaMelo Ball distributed 7 assists alongside 19 points for Charlotte, while Brandon Miller and Coby White each added 19 of their own. Miles McBride led New York with 21 points, and Jose Alvarado chipped in 16 with 7 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome Charlotte's fourth-quarter discipline. DAGGER's pregame call leaning over missed as the defensive grind intensified down the stretch, though a live adjustment during play cashed.