NBA Recap: Hornets Defeat Cavaliers with Stellar Performance from Rookie Brandon Miller, Who Scores 31 Points

Charlotte Hornets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a stellar performance from rookie Brandon Miller, who scored 31 points and made a career-high seven 3-pointers. The Hornets shot 58% from the field to snap a five-game losing streak. Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win, as the team lost four of their last five games. Vasa Micic had 11 points and 12 assists for the Hornets, while Nick Richards added 11 points and 10 rebounds. The Hornets avenged a previous 23-point loss to the Cavaliers with this victory.

The Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Green’s early ejection to defeat the Orlando Magic 101-93. Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, and Stephen Curry made crucial baskets at the end of the game to secure the win. Green was ejected just over three minutes into the game for disputing a foul call. Despite Curry’s off shooting night, he finished with 17 points and 10 assists. Cole Anthony led the Magic with 26 points. The Warriors are holding onto the 10th spot in the Western Conference and won their 20th road game of the season.

In a close overtime match, the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 122-119 behind Cam Thomas’ 38-point performance. Despite Jordan Poole’s season-high 38 points for the Wizards, they couldn’t hold off the Nets in the extra period. Dorian Finney-Smith missed two free throws that could have sealed the win for Brooklyn, but the Wizards failed to capitalize on the opportunity to tie the game. The game took place shortly after Wizards owner Ted Leonsis announced a new agreement to keep the team in the District of Columbia after plans to move them to Virginia fell through.

Dejounte Murray led the Atlanta Hawks to a 120-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with 30 points and seven assists. Garrison Mathews contributed with five 3-pointers and 21 points off the bench to help the Hawks secure their third straight win. Dalano Banton scored a career-high 31 points for the Trail Blazers, but it wasn’t enough to end their eight-game losing streak. The Hawks avenged a previous loss to the Trail Blazers and maintained their hold on the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference.

Kawhi Leonard’s late heroics, including two crucial 3-point plays and a key block at the rim, helped the Los Angeles Clippers edge out the Philadelphia 76ers 108-107. Paul George added 22 points for the Clippers, while Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points. The game ended controversially with Sixers head coach Nick Nurse disputing a no-call on a potential foul at the rim. The victory was crucial for the Clippers, who had lost six of their last nine games. James Harden returned to Wells Fargo Center and contributed 16 points and 14 assists in the win.