Miami Heat vs Charlotte Hornets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 14, 2026

Charlotte's third quarter sealed this one—66 combined points in that frame pushed the pace beyond what either defense could manage, and by night's end the Hornets outlasted Miami in overtime, 127–126, in a shootout that shattered the market total of 227.5 by 25.5 points. DAGGER's pregame lean to the over cashed cleanly.

The first half stayed measured at 106 combined, but the second half exploded. Q3's 66-point onslaught set the tone: LaMelo Ball (30 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast) orchestrated Charlotte's offense while Miles Bridges (28 pts, 9 reb) provided finishing punch, and Miami matched the heat through Davion Mitchell (28 pts, 4 reb, 6 ast) and Andrew Wiggins (27 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast). The fourth quarter (56 combined) stayed hot, forcing the issue into OT, where Charlotte edged out Miami 13–12 in the extra frame to secure the 127–126 win. Tyler Herro added 23 points and 6 assists for Miami, while Brandon Miller chipped in 23 for the Hornets.

This matchup had always favored shootouts: the season series between these teams posted totals of 242, 248, and 234. Miami's recent form (125.8 ppg allowed over 10 games) and Charlotte's modest defensive average (107.1 ppg allowed) both suggested run-and-gun basketball. The combined 253 landed decisively over, validating the market's tilt toward pace and volatility in this rivalry.