Hornets' Brandon Miller: Drills six threes in blowout
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Miller logged 22 points (8-13 FG, 608 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and a steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 win over the Grizzlies.
Miller's shot betrayed him in his second preseason game, but he more than made up for it with a masterful team-leading performance Thursday night. Were it not for Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, Miller would have been a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year recognition. The Alabama product took advantage of the opportunity given by LaMelo Ball's absence to take over backcourt duties. We won't see much of Ball in the preseason, so we'll have to wait a bit to see how Ball's return might adjust Miller's role. He'll most likely work as the off-guard while Ball re-assumes the job as the floor general.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Struggles from deep Tuesday
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Miller tallied seven points (2-13 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 111-108 preseason win over the Heat.
The No. 2 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft was on the floor for 25 minutes Tuesday, the most out of the Hornets' starting five. He shot 37.3 percent from three on 6.7 3PA/G in his rookie season, but he struggled from deep during Tuesday's win, and across his two preseason outings, he's gone 4-for-17 from beyond the arc. Miller will look to improve on his rookie campaign, during which he averaged 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 32.2 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Out for season finale
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Miller (wrist) won't play Sunday versus Cleveland, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller's stellar rookie campaign comes to an end, with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft finishing with averages of 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 three-pointers and 2.4 assists across 74 appearances. His production rose to another level down the stretch, as he averaged 18.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting from the field after the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Likely to play Friday
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Miller is probable for Friday's game against the Magic due to a right wrist sprain.
Miller was questionable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to his wrist injury, but he suited up and tallied 21 points, two rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block in 30 minutes during the narrow loss. He'll likely be able to play again Friday and should have more help around him, as Miles Bridges (wrist) and Vasilije Micic (shoulder) are also probable.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Gets little help in loss
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Miller recorded 21 points (9-20 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft was the only Hornet to score more than 11 points on the night, and the rest of the team shot just 39.7 percent from the floor. Miller has scored in double digits in 20 of 21 games since the All-Star break, and he's averaged 18.0 points, 4.8 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals over that stretch as he puts together a strong finish to his rookie campaign.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go Wednesday
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Miller (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Miller has been further upgraded from probable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a right wrist sprain. The rookie forward has averaged 17.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 33.1 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Game-high 31 points vs. Cavs
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Miller ended Wednesday's 118-111 win over the Cavaliers with 31 points (11-19 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 35 minutes.
Miller led all scorers for the second straight night Wednesday in a game that saw no other Hornets player score 18 points or more. Miller has now reached 20-plus points in three of his last four games and has averaged 22.3 points on 44.9 percent shooting (including 44.4 percent from three on 9.0 3PA/G), 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 34.8 minutes per game over that span.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Hits for game-high 24 in loss
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Miller supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes during Monday's 115-92 loss to the Cavaliers.
The rookie wing led all scorers on the night, but no other Hornet scored more than 13 points. Miller is showing signs of fatigue toward the end of his first NBA campaign, but he's still produced 20-plus points five times in 11 March games and has averaged 17.7 points, 5.4 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.5 threes and 0.8 steals on the month despite shooting just 41.8 percent from the floor and 70.4 percent from the free-throw line.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Scores 13 points in loss Saturday
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Miller amassed 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes during Saturday's 132-91 loss to the Hawks.
Miller has settled into an established offensive role for the Hornets, so by now, it's not a surprise to see him score in double digits while attempting 10 or more shots every time he steps on the court. The rookie out of Alabama has shown flashes of his potential, and while his game remains rough around the edges, the Hornets are going to give him plenty of minutes, especially now that they're eliminated from the playoffs. Miller has averaged 17.1 points per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Leads Hornets in scoring Tuesday
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Miller accumulated 21 points (7-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 112-92 loss to Orlando.
It was the first time since March 9 against the Nets that Miller scored 20-plus points in a game. He struggled overall from the field, but he managed to hit four threes for the 15th time this season. He's averaging 17.6 points per game in March, and he and Miles Bridges are the only Hornets players to provide some semblance of scoring prowess as Charlotte ranks last in the NBA in offensive rating over its last 15 games.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Well-rounded performance
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Miller recorded 19 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 114-97 loss to Detroit.
Miller wasn't overly efficient on a night when Charlotte shot just 38.6 percent from the field as a team, but he chipped in across the board and facilitated without committing a turnover. Monday marked his first game of the season logging more than three assists in a turnover-free outing, alluding to the rookie's upside as a secondary playmaker.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: First career double-double Sunday
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Miller finished with 26 points (11-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block over 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-106 loss to Toronto.
It was the first career double-double for the second overall pick in the 2023 Draft. Miller has scored 20-plus points in seven of 14 games since the beginning of February, averaging 20.9 points, 4.9 boards, 2.9 threes, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch and emerging as one of the centerpieces of the Hornets' offense.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Ruled out against Philadelphia
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Miller (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the 76ers, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller has been downgraded from questionable to out for Friday's game versus the 76ers due to a lower back injury. However, the rookie forward's injury isn't expected to sideline him long-term. Seth Curry will start in Miller's absence, while the latter's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup in Toronto.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Downgraded to questionable
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Miller (back) is now listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the 76ers.
Miller's late addition to the injury report due to a low back injury and being subsequently downgraded to questionable is a bad sign of his availability Friday. If the rookie forward is ruled out, Bryce McGowens will likely receive increased playing time.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Late addition to injury report
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Miller is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the 76ers due to a low back injury.
Despite being a late addition to the injury report with a low back issue, Miller is still expected to suit up against Philadelphia. The rookie forward shot 37.4 percent on 7.6 three-point attempts per contest across his 13 appearances in February.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Leading scorer in Thursday's loss
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Miller totaled a team-high 21 points (8-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 40 minutes during Thursday's 111-99 loss to Milwaukee.
The rookie forward continues to impress. Miller has scored in double digits in 16 straight games, averaging 20.6 points, 4.3 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.6 assists and 1.6 steals over that stretch on a depleted Hornets roster. That surge has come while LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been sidelined, but even though the fourth-year guard appears to be closing in on his return, that doesn't mean Miller's role is guaranteed to shrink.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Scores 14 points with 14 shots
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Miller had 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 123-85 loss to the Bucks.
Miller has been struggling a bit from the field in recent weeks, though that was somewhat to be expected since he's a rookie who's enduring a huge workload on offense in a rebuilding team. Miller is averaging 16.8 points but shooting just 39.5 percent from the field over his last five contests.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Struggles to find shot Friday
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Miller produced 16 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 120-84 loss to the Bucks.
Miler tied for the team lead with 16 points, but he needed 18 shots to accumulate that total and went just 1-for-6 from three-point range. It's certainly a positive for the rookie's fantasy managers that he's increasingly becoming a central part of Charlotte's offense, though Miller is likely to have semi-frequent poor shooting performances given his 43.9 percent field-goal rate on the season. Still, he's worked his way up to being nearly a must-roster player in fantasy with his recent play -- coming into Friday, Miller was averaging 23.3 points on 49.3 percent shooting along with 4.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 3.2 triples and 1.3 steals over his previous 12 contests.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Does it all Friday
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Miller notched 28 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 126-106 loss to the Thunder.
Miller continues to pour in points, notching his 13th 20-point game of the season. His defensive contributions are a cherry on top, although his block rate grades in the 74th percentile among all wings this season. Miller's ability to score from anywhere on the court makes his future extremely bright.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Hits for 21 in Wednesday's loss
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Miller supplied 21 points (8-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 117-110 loss to the Bulls.
The second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft continues to catch fire. Miller has topped 20 points in six of the last eight games, averaging 20.5 points, 4.5 boards, 2.8 assists and 2.6 threes over that stretch. The eventual return of Gordon Heyward (calf) could cut into the rookie's usage, but Miller may also have established himself as one of the top options in the Hornets' offense by then.
