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Brandon Miller makes career-high seven 3-pointers, ties Hornets’ rookie record
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller made a career-high seven 3-pointers, tying the franchise rookie record for most in a single game, during Wednesday night’s 118-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 6-foot-9 wing recorded 31 points, six rebounds, one assist, and a block in 35 minutes of action. He also finished 11-of-19 (57.9%) shooting from the field and 7-of-13 (53.8%) from 3-point range.
.@brandmillerr has made seven threes tonight to:
โ set a new career high
โ tie franchise rookie record for a single game pic.twitter.com/cqCrueD2H0โ Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 28, 2024
โI wasnโt aware, I was just happy that we got the win,” Miller replied when asked if he knew about tying the Hornets’ rookie record. “With being on a losing streak, I think a win like this can start something great and weโll try to build off this.โ
Miller drained a dagger 3-pointer with 25 seconds left to secure a seven-point lead and help Charlotte snap its five-game losing streak. It was his third 30-point game of his NBA career.
Brandon Miller became the third-fastest Charlotte Hornets rookie to reach 1,000 career points
“He was big,” Hornets coach Steve Clifford said of Charlotte’s No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft. “He made big plays, and he got going in the second half. Another really good performance.โ
Earlier this month, Miller scored his 1,000th career point in his 60th career game against the Phoenix Suns on March 15. He became the third-fastest Hornets rookie to reach the mark behind only Alonzo Mourning (53 games) and Larry Johnson (55 games).
Through 65 games (59 starts) of his rookie season, Miller is averaging 17 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.9 steals, 2.4 3-pointers, and 32 minutes per game while shooting 43.6% from the floor, 36.8% from deep, and 81.7% at the line.
.@hornets guard/forward @brandmillerr has reached 1,000 career points in his 60th career game. He is the third-fastest Hornets rookie to reach 1,000 career points behind only Alonzo Mourning (53 games) and Larry Johnson (55 games).#LetsFly35
โ Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) March 16, 2024
Additionally, Miller is set to become the 11th rookie in NBA history to average at least 15 points and two 3-pointers per game in a season.
Miller would join Allen Iverson (23.5 PPG, 2 3P),ย Stephen Curryย (17.5 PPG, 2.1 3P),ย Damian Lillardย (19 PPG, 2.3 3P),ย Lauri Markkanenย (15.2 PPG, 2.1 3P),ย Kyle Kuzmaย (16.1 PPG, 2.1 3P),ย Donovan Mitchell (20.5 PPG, 2.4 3P), Luka Doncicย (21.2 PPG, 2.3 3P),ย Kendrick Nunnย (15.3 PPG, 2.0 3P),ย Anthony Edwardsย (19.3 PPG, 2.4 3P), andย Jalen Greenย (17.3 PPG, 2.3 3P).
The Hornets host the Golden State Warriors on Friday.