Brief
Hornets rally past Heat as Brandon Miller scores 34
Miller's performance helped Charlotte snap a rough start after a historic loss the night before.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Brandon Miller scored 34 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the winless Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
The Hornets, playing at home in Charlotte, North Carolina, overcame a five-point deficit in the final minutes to secure the win. Miami entered the game 0-2 after a 128-81 loss to Atlanta the previous night, marking the franchise's fifth‑largest defeat in history. Miller’s scoring surge came after he missed 12 of 14 field‑goal attempts and 10 of 11 three‑pointers in the prior game.
What the reports add
The AP report notes that Dennis Schroder added 25 points, Naz Reid contributed 23, and Grayson Allen scored 20 for Charlotte, which improved to 2-1 on the season. Miami’s Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to 14 points on 4‑of‑11 shooting, far below his 35.5‑point average in his first two games after being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks.
What was said
The article does not contain direct quotations from players or coaches; it only provides statistical details.
How it came about
Charlotte’s win follows a franchise‑worst loss to Atlanta on Friday, where the Hornets fell 128-81, the fifth‑largest margin in team history. Miller’s 34‑point effort came just four days after he signed a five‑year, $209 million contract extension.
Key facts
- Brandon Miller scored 34 points for Charlotte. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The Hornets beat the Miami Heat 115-110. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 14 points for Miami. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Dennis Schroder added 25 points for Charlotte. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Charlotte improved to a 2-1 record after the win. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat”
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