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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Comes alive in second quarter
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Miller posted 26 points (7-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during the Hornets' 111-106 win over the Spurs on Saturday.
Miller struggled from the field for most of Saturday's game outside of the second quarter, when he scored 18 of his game-high 26 points. He was perfect from the charity stripe, and his nine made free throws were his most in a game since Dec. 29 against the Bucks (10). Miller's performance extended his streak of 20-plus-point games to 10, and over that span he has connected on 51.2 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 43.8 percent from three-point range) while averaging 24.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.5 threes and 0.9 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Extends scoring run
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Miller accumulated 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-121 win over the Mavericks.
Miller reached the 20-point mark for the ninth straight game, and he continues to be one of the most reliable offensive weapons for a rising Hornets team that has won four of its last five contests. Over that nine-game stretch, Miller is averaging a solid line of 24.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 3.6 three-pointers made per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Available Thursday
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Miller (ankle) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Mavericks.
As anticipated, Miller has received the green light to take the court for Thursday's clash. He's put up 20 or more points in eight straight games and is averaging 24.8 points on 53.9 percent shooting from the field over that stretch.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Continues scoring tear
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Miller closed Wednesday's 112-97 win over the Grizzlies with 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and three assists across 30 minutes.
The third-year man from Alabama has now scored 20 or more points in eight consecutive games. In that span, he's averaging 24.8 points per game. The recent burst has increased his scoring average for the season to 20.5 points per game. Charlotte has four players averaging at least 18 points this season, and that might be sustainable, especially if they continue to win games and climb the standings.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Probable for Thursday
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Miller (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
The Hornets are generally cautious with Miller, but for now the plan is for him to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. During Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies, Miller finished with 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and three assists across 30 minutes.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Pours in 30 in Monday's rout
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Miller registered 30 points (9-12 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 130-93 victory over the 76ers.
The third-year forward led all scorers in the rout as eight different Hornets scored in double digits, including all five starters. Miller has produced 20-plus points in seven straight games, averaging 24.6 points, 5.3 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.6 threes and 1.1 steals during that hot stretch.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Double-double in win over Wizards
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Miller provided 21 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 win over Washington.
The 21 points led the Hornets on the afternoon, while the double-double was Miller's second of the season -- the other came Dec. 14 in Cleveland. The third-year forward has scored more than 20 points in six straight games, averaging 23.7 points, 4.8 boards, 4.0 assists, 3.2 threes and 1.0 steals during that hot streak.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Cleared to play Saturday
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Miller (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Miller has been working through a left ankle impingement as of late, but the injury won't prevent him from playing in Saturday's contest. Since Jan. 2, the third-year pro has averaged 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.3 threes and 1.1 steals over 29.6 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Likely to play Saturday
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Miller (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Miller is likely to be available Saturday despite managing a left ankle impingement. The Alabama product has been a steady scoring presence as of late, reaching 20-plus points in five straight games and averaging 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 29.6 minutes per contest across 11 appearances in January.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Good to go Thursday
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Miller (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Miller was listed as probable leading up to Thursday's clash, so his availability isn't much of a surprise. He's reached the 20-point threshold in each of his last four matchups and is hitting 49.3 percent of his field-goal attempts during that stretch.
Miller provided 20 points (8-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 victory over the Magic.
Miller found himself on the injury report due to a minor ankle issue, but he gained clearance to play and turned in a solid scoring performance. He led the Hornets with 20 points, extending his streak of putting up 20 or more points to five games.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Probable for Thursday
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Miller (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Magic, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Miller recorded 24 points (8-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to the Cavaliers, but he's dealing with some mild soreness for the second leg of this back-to-back set. While the expectation is that Miller will play through this, the Hornets may be more mindful of his workload Thursday.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Leads team with 24 points in loss
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Miller logged 24 points (8-20 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 94-87 loss to the Cavaliers.
Miller didn't get much help in the scoring department, as the other Hornets not named Kon Knueppel combined for just 42 points. Despite the team amounting to its worst points total of the season Wednesday, Miller seems to be in the middle of a scoring surge, as he has dropped at least 20 points in his last four games, averaging 25.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.8 threes on a blistering 40.5 percent clip across 32.0 minutes in that span.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Sinks four triples in Sunday's win
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Miller logged 23 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during the Hornets' 110-87 win over the Nuggets on Sunday.
Miller scored 18 of his game-high 23 points through the first three quarters of Sunday's game before sitting for the entirety of the fourth due to the Hornets' commanding lead. It was Miller's 11th game connecting on at least four triples and his 14th 20-plus-point performance of the season. In nine games since Jan. 2, he has averaged 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.4 threes, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals over 29.4 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Strikes for game-high 28 in loss
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Miller recorded 28 points (11-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 136-116 loss to the Warriors.
The third-year forward led all scorers on the night and produced his best offensive output in five games since returning from a minor knee injury. Miller has topped 25 points in five of his last 10 contests, averaging 22.4 points, 5.1 boards, 3.8 assists, 3.3 threes, 1.0 steals and 0.9 blocks over that span.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Strong line in win
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Miller ended Thursday's 135-117 win over the Lakers with 26 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 40 minutes.
Miller hasn't been able to shoot the ball efficiently most nights, but his counting stats have been terrific. Over his last 10 games, he has been hitting 42.0 percent from the field, averaging 21.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 2.9 three-pointers.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Solid all-around showing
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Miller recorded 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 117-109 loss to the Clippers.
Miller provided a fairly balanced output Monday, and the 33 minutes were his most in the last three games. The star forward has averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks in 28.6 minutes per contest over six games this month, shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc.
Miller ended Saturday's 150-95 victory over Utah with 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in 22 minutes.
While Miller didn't deliver his most efficient performance in the blowout win, he bounced back after scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting in Thursday's loss to Indiana, when he was ejected after logging 19 minutes. Miller finished as Charlotte's second-leading scorer, recording 18 or more points for the sixth time in his last seven outings. Additionally, he tallied a game-high-tying three steals, matching his season high.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Ejected vs. Pacers
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Miller was ejected from Thursday's game against Indiana after being assessed two technical fouls, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. He recorded six points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes prior to departing.
Miller was clearly upset with the whistle throughout the first two-plus quarters of play, and he was dismissed after voicing his frustration. Sion James and Josh Green could be asked to handle additional minutes the rest of the way in Miller's absence.
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