{
  "id": 16691053,
  "title": "Brandon Miller scores career-high 39 points as Hornets beat Wizards 110-103",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/brandon-miller-scores-career-high-39-points-as-hornets-beat-wizards-16691053",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T01:56:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brandon-miller-scores-career-high-015629615.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Miller delivered a stellar performance on Monday night, scoring a career-high 39 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards 110-103. This victory marked the Hornets' third win in their opening four games of the season. The Hornets managed their key absences well, with starters Coby White (left calf), Kon Knueppel (left hamstring), and reserve Grant Williams (right hamstring) yet to play. Miller's scoring prowess was on full display, contributing 27 points in the middle quarters to give the Hornets an early lead. The fourth-year guard continued his impressive scoring streak, topping 30 points for the 14th time in his career and scoring 30 points in back-to-back games for the fourth time. Despite a seemingly comfortable 98-84 halftime lead, the Wizards mounted a strong comeback, knocking down five three-pointers in the fourth quarter to get within 103-100 with just 1:13 remaining. However, Miller sealed the game with a jumper and a free throw, finishing with 39 points. Naz Reid added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets, who also received solid contributions from Grayson Allen (15 points) and Moussa Diabate (11 points, 17 rebounds). Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 29 points and 10 rebounds, while Trae Young contributed 22 points. Washington forward Justin Champagnie suffered a right foot injury early in the game and did not return, and the team was without No. 1 overall pick A.J. Dybantsa due to a sprained left ankle. The Hornets will next visit Detroit on Wednesday, while the Wizards head to Cleveland for their next game.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Washington Wizards 110-103 on Monday night for their third win in four games to open the season.Starters Coby White (left calf) and Kon Knueppel (left hamstring) and top reserve Grant Williams (right hamstring) each have yet to play this season for the Hornets, who have managed their absences well so far.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brandon Miller scores career-high 39 points as Hornets beat Wizards 110-103",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/brandon-miller-scores-career-high-39-points-as-hornets-beat-wizards",
        "published": "2026-10-27T01:57:49.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}