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Brandon Miller's 39 Points Power Charlotte Past Washington
October 27, 2026 · 1:28 AM
Miller erupted for 39 as Charlotte turned a first-quarter deficit into a 110-103 home win.
Charlotte beat Washington 110-103, overcoming a 21-19 first-quarter deficit with a decisive 35-23 second quarter. Brandon Miller led the charge with 39 points on 15-of-28 shooting, adding 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers. Naz Reid supplied 18 points on 8-of-22 shooting, 12 rebounds and 1 assist, with 1 steal, no blocks and 4 turnovers. Moussa Diabate made 4 of 6 shots for 11 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, while adding 3 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks and 1 turnover. Anthony Davis kept Washington close with 29 points on 11-of-22 shooting and 10 rebounds, plus 1 steal, no assists, no blocks and no turnovers; Trae Young had 22 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 turnovers, with no steals or blocks. Charlotte carried an 80-68 lead into the fourth, and though Washington scored 35 in the final quarter, the Hornets answered with 30 to secure the seven-point win.
Key Performers
Brandon Miller, CHA: 39 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL, 2 BLK; 15/28 FG, 2 TO Moussa Diabate, CHA: 11 PTS, 17 REB, 3 AST, 1 STL, 3 BLK; 4/6 FG, 1 TO Anthony Davis, WAS: 29 PTS, 10 REB, 0 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK; 11/22 FG, 0 TO
Standings Impact
Charlotte's power index rank is 11th, up from 13th; Washington is 13th, down from 12th. The supplied season profiles list the Hornets at 3-1 and the Wizards at 2-2.
DYMA Insight
Charlotte's second-quarter 35-23 swing created a 10-point halftime lead, and its 80-68 advantage entering the fourth held up despite Washington's 35-point finish. Miller's 39 points and Diabate's 17 rebounds anchored the win.