Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 14, 2026

The third quarter became the deciding margin, as Boston and Charlotte combined for 64 points—the game's highest-scoring frame—to push the Celtics toward a 114–93 win. That 16-point edge in Q3 proved insurmountable for a Hornets squad that had kept pace through the first half, when both teams combined for 98 points across 24 minutes. The offensive tempo shifted dramatically after halftime; the second half saw 109 combined points, with Boston's 31 points in Q3 effectively sealing the outcome.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while teammate Tidjane Salaün added 16 points. Naz Reid chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. For Boston, Jayson Tatum recorded 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Derrick White contributed 17 points and Neemias Queta added 16 points. The Hornets' offensive drought in the fourth quarter—just 16 combined points—left no path for a comeback.

The final combined total of 207 landed well under the 224.5 market total, a 17.5-point miss to the under. Charlotte has struggled defensively this season (111.1 points allowed per game over its last 10), while Boston has been more stingy (105.3), and that defensive differential manifested cleanly in this low-scoring affair. DAGGER leaned under, and it cashed.