Brandon Miller screwed up after breaking Kemba Walker’s record

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The Charlotte Hornets have been under renovation for a long time. But this season, there has been positive momentum within the franchise. Part of that was led by the young forward from Alabama, Brandon Miller.

Miller’s ability to score from almost anywhere on the field, combined with his length and athleticism, fueled Hornets draft Miller second overall in the 2023 NBA draft.

He made Hornets history Thursday night, draining his 54th consecutive free throw. It exceeded the previously set mark Kemba Walkerwho was present to watch it happen. Walker is seen applauding the 23-year-old.

And, of course, Miller missed the very next shot from the charity tape.

The streak may be broken, but Miller’s rise is not.

This season, he is averaging 20.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, while he has knocked down 89 percent of his free throw attempts in his career. He is also posting personal bests defensively, with 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.

Unfortunately for Miller and the Hornets, they fell to the Houston Rockets 105-101 on Thursday.

In the loss, Miller scored 17 points but struggled mightily to find the range. He finished just 5-for-22 from the field, including a miserable 1-for-12 from beyond the arc. However, he chipped in with seven assists and four rebounds.

As a team, Charlotte had 16 turnovers, which proved costly. The Rockets scored 23 points off those turnovers. Kevin Durant turned back the clock malo, leading all scorers with 35 points on 14-for-20 shooting.

Despite the loss, the Hornets still hold the final playoff spot in the tournament. They will look to get back on track Friday night at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.





2026-02-20 03:30:00

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