Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Spectrum Center. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Hornets' Brandon Miller puts up incredibly efficient 30-point performance

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Jan 27, 2026 12:33 AM ET

Furthering his consistent play throughout the season, Brandon Miller was at his best on Monday night as the Charlotte Hornets earned their third win in a row. Miller scored 30 points in 27 minutes as the Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers to the tune of 130-93.

Miller's performance was also not just any normal 30-point night. He put up his 30 points while shooting an eye-popping 81.8% from the field.

Connecting on 9-of-11 shots from the field and then going 6-for-8 from long range, Miller was as hot as he's ever been. He even added eight rebounds and a pair of assists in the game.

Shooting-wise, Brandon Miller had his best game of the season

Miller's 30 points against the 76ers were his third game with at least 30 on the board this season and his highest output - his season-high is 33 against Golden State on Dec. 31.

Brandon Miller dropped 30 points in under 30 minutes in Charlotte's mighty victory at home

30 PTS
8 REB
2 STL
6 3PM
9-12 FGM

3 wins in a row for the @hornets! pic.twitter.com/SKeCcZ3JHd
— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2026

Miller has taken his game to another level this season

After averaging 21 points per game in limited time last season, Miller, now in the midst of his third year in the NBA, is averaging exactly 20 points per game and shooting 42.4% from the field and 35.8% from three through 29 games so far during the 2025-26 campaign.

An All-NBA First Team selection as a rookie in 2024, Miller, who was selected with the No. 2 overall pick out of Alabama by Charlotte in the 2023 NBA Draft, recorded 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 74 games of his debut season in the league.

Miller and the now 19-28 Hornets will try to keep stacking wins and get to respectability with a matchup against the Grizzlies in Memphis on Tuesday night.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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