{
  "id": 16403777,
  "title": "Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brandon-miller-scores-34-points-as-the-hornets-beat-the-winless-heat-16403777",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T00:59:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brandon-miller-scores-34-points-005937915.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling game on Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets emerged victorious over the winless Miami Heat with a final score of 115-110. Brandon Miller led the charge for the Hornets, scoring a remarkable 34 points. This impressive performance came four days after Miller had inked a significant five-year, $209 million contract extension. The Hornets also secured a significant victory after suffering one of their worst losses in franchise history the night before, having lost to Atlanta by a record 128-81 in their home opener.\n\nDennis Schroder contributed 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 points, and Grayson Allen scored 20 for Charlotte. In contrast, Giannis Antetokounmpo was limited to just 14 points, a stark contrast to the 35.5 points per game average he achieved in his first two games following his trade from the Milwaukee Bucks.\n\nThe Hornets struggled mightily from three-point range in Friday's game, going 11 for 51. However, they bounced back on Saturday, hitting 16 of 43 attempts. A crucial 24-7 surge in the third quarter propelled the Hornets into a commanding 92-70 lead with just 10 1/2 minutes remaining. This impressive performance gave the Hornets a 16-point lead heading into the final period.\n\nUnfortunately for the Hornets, Miami managed to mount a comeback, tying the game three times with 3:46 remaining. In a pivotal moment, Grayson Allen hit an acrobatic three-pointer from the left wing while being fouled by Bam Adebayo at the end of the 24-second shot clock. This four-point play extended Charlotte's lead to 108-104. Miami could not overcome this deficit, and Allen's subsequent free throw sealed the win for the Hornets.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Brandon Miller scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the winless Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, bouncing back from one of the worst losses in franchise history a night earlier. Charlotte’s 128-81 loss to Atlanta on Friday in its home opener was the fifth-largest in franchise history.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/brandon-miller-scores-34-points-as-the-hornets-beat-the-winless-heat",
        "published": "2026-10-25T01:00:22.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}