Houston Rockets vs Atlanta Hawks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 24, 2026

Atlanta's recent form suggested a defensive vulnerability—the Hawks have allowed 117.2 points per game over their last ten outings—and Houston's visitors exploited that weakness en route to a 121–114 victory. The combined 235 points landed squarely over the market total of 227.5, as DAGGER's pregame call to lean over proved correct by 7.5.

The second half proved decisive. After a balanced first twenty-four minutes that saw 107 combined points, Atlanta and Houston combined for 128 in the final half, with the third quarter serving as the inflection point: 66 combined points in that frame alone. Kevin Durant led Houston with 22 points and 4 rebounds, while Reed Sheppard added 19 points with 7 assists, and Tari Eason chipped in 19 points. Jalen Johnson's all-around performance anchored the Hawks' effort—he posted 26 points, 9 rebounds, and a game-high 16 assists—but it proved insufficient against Houston's balanced scoring attack. Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker each contributed 18 points for Atlanta, yet the Hawks' fourth-quarter output of 33 combined points couldn't close the margin.

The Hawks' defensive woes on the season manifested clearly: Houston finished at 121 despite entering averaging just 110.2 points per game over their last ten contests. DAGGER's over call cashed as the pace and efficiency in the second half turned the contest into the kind of high-scoring affair that Atlanta's recent defensive trends had foreshadowed.