Miller totaled 23 points (7-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Miller continues to play at a high level for the surging Hornets. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 21.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 29.9 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Double-doubles with full line
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Miller contributed 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Heat.
Miller was hot from the jump, dropping in 16 points on nine shots over his first 13 minutes of play, and he tied his career high in rebounds. Miller has been shooting the lights out over the past three games, converting 60 percent of his shot attempts during that stretch. He'll look to keep the good times rolling Sunday in Phoenix.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Paces Charlotte in win
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Miller amassed 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 117-90 win over Dallas.
Miller was unable to extend his streak of 20-plus-point performances to five, though he still led the Hornets in scoring while playing limited minutes during a blowout win. The third-year swingman also posted a game-high mark in blocks, supplying multiple swats for the 10th time this season. He has scored at least 17 points in nine straight games and at least 22 in four of his seven outings since the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Sinks six triples in win
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Miller recorded 26 points (9-19 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 109-93 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Miller led the Hornets with a game-high 26 points, reaching the 20-point threshold for a fourth consecutive contest. The third-year wing also turned in another efficient performance from beyond the arc and has knocked down multiple triples in four straight games as well. During that span, he has averaged 26.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 three-pointers and 3.0 assists per contest while shooting 56.4 percent from downtown.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Drills five threes in win
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Miller supplied 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 129-112 win over the Wizards.
Miller bounced back from two poor shooting nights, finishing with 22 points and five made triples against the Wizards on Sunday. It marked Miller's third game this season shooting at least 70 percent from beyond the arc on seven or more attempts, tying for the second-most such performances in the league. The 23-year-old forward has cooled off a bit through eight games in February after an electric January, averaging 19.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 36 percent from the field over 31 minutes per contest.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Experiences dreadful shooting night
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Miller produced 17 points (5-22 FG, 1-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 105-101 loss to the Rockets.
Miller posted his worst shooting performance of the season from beyond the arc. However, he still managed to finish second on his team in scoring with the help of 22 attempts from the field. Miller is converting at a rate of just 32.9 percent from the field over his last four outings.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Pours in game-high 31 in win
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Miller racked up 31 points (10-26 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 win over Atlanta.
The third-year forward stepped up for the Hornets with Miles Bridges (suspension) unavailable, delivering his best scoring effort since he dropped 33 points on the Warriors on New Year's Eve. Miller has produced 30-plus points four times in total this season, and he's scored in double digits in 17 straight contests, averaging 22.1 points, 5.4 boards, 3.3 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.2 steals over that span.
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Hornets' Brandon Miller: Contributes in limited minutes
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Miller racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 victory over Houston.
Miller picked up early fouls and sat out the second quarter, which contributed to a quiet outing. Despite the off night, he should be able to get back on track and continue his scoring hot streak, averaging 23.7 points over his last ten games before Thursday.
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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: 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: 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.
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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: Scores 18 points in win
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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.
