Brandon Miller Shines with 26 Points as Hornets Defeat Trail Blazers 109-93

Brandon Miller delivered a standout performance, scoring 26 points and grabbing eight rebounds, leading the Charlotte Hornets to a 109-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. This win marks the Hornets’ fourth consecutive triumph, bringing them closer to a .500 record at 30-31.

The Hornets showcased their shooting prowess, particularly from beyond the arc, where they connected on six 3-pointers from Miller, contributing to a team total of 16 made threes out of 42 attempts. This remarkable shooting display comes on the heels of their recent stretch, where they matched the NBA record for the most 3-pointers made over a three-game span.

Coby White provided a significant boost off the bench with 20 points, while LaMelo Ball contributed 15 points and eight assists to the effort. Moussa Diabate also made his presence felt with a double-double, finishing with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

For the Trail Blazers, Jrue Holiday led the scoring with 25 points, supported by Jerami Grant, who added 21 points. However, the Blazers faced challenges without All-Star Deni Avdija, who sat out his third consecutive game due to a back injury. Portland struggled early, missing all 10 of their 3-point attempts in the first quarter, allowing Charlotte to establish a 29-17 lead.

Miller’s four 3-pointers in the second quarter helped the Hornets extend their advantage to 51-43 at halftime. Although the Trail Blazers managed to narrow the gap to 74-67 after three quarters, they faltered in the final period, hitting only two of their 12 attempts from long range. Ultimately, Portland finished the game with a dismal 23.4% shooting from beyond the arc, making just 11 of 47 attempts.

Looking ahead, the Trail Blazers will visit Atlanta on Sunday, while the Hornets will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.