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Hornets Star Honors Mom’s Cancer Battle With Heartwarming Gesture Before Career-High 39-Point Night

Brandon Miller walked into Spectrum Center tonight with a noticeable swagger, dressed in all pink. That confidence probably came from 500 of the toughest fighters in the building tonight. That translated to a new career high in the Hornets’ win.…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 10:55 AM
Hornets Star Honors Mom’s Cancer Battle With Heartwarming Gesture Before Career-High 39-Point Night
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Miller donated 500 tickets to cancer survivors and scored a career-high 39 points.
  • The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards with a final score of 110-103.
  • Miller became the second-fastest player in NBA history to reach 500 career three-pointers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller honored his mother Yolanda's breast cancer battle by donating 500 game tickets to survivors on Breast Cancer Awareness Night. With his mother watching from the stands, Miller scored a career-high 39 points to lead Charlotte to a 110-103 victory over the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center.

Miller shot 15-of-28 from the floor and added six rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. The performance marked his second straight 30-plus point game and helped Charlotte improve to 3-1 on the season.

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