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Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 season progress

Overview

The Charlotte Hornets began their preseason with a 124-90 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, a game in which they played without key players Coby White, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel. Despite the deficit, Naz Reid was utilized as a focal point in the first half, and Grayson Allen led early scoring. During the preseason, the Hornets rebounded from significant losses by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90. Brandon Miller returned to the lineup after recovering from an injury, scoring 18 points, while Naz Reid contributed 16 points and Moussa Diabaté recorded 11 rebounds. Transitioning into the 2026-27 season, the Hornets secured a 110-103 victory over the Nets in their season opener, marking their sixth consecutive season-opening win. The team relied on strong defense, high-volume three-point shooting, and a 38.5% offensive rebound rate. Brandon Miller provided a scoring spark, Moussa Diabate contributed defensively, and Naz Reid recorded 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists in his team debut. Following the opener, the Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 115-110 at Spectrum Center, improving their record to 2-1. Although the Heat mounted a late comeback fueled by a 27-6 run, they were unable to overcome Charlotte, partly due to Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out during the contest. The victory left Miami at 0-3, their first such start since 2007. However, the Hornets' momentum was interrupted by a massive 128-81 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, a defeat that set a new franchise record for the Hawks due to the 47-point margin. The Hornets rebounded from that loss by defeating the Heat again with a 115-110 score, led by Brandon Miller’s 34 points. They followed this with a 110-103 victory over the Washington Wizards, where Miller recorded a career-high 39 points.

Entities

Naz Reid · Charlotte Hornets · Brandon Miller · Brooklyn Nets · Milwaukee Bucks

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 19 sources
    Charlotte Hornets defeat Miami Heat and Washington Wizards

    Led by Brandon Miller's standout scoring, the Charlotte Hornets secured victories against the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards to improve their early-season record.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Charlotte Hornets defeat Brooklyn Nets in season opener

    The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 110-103 in their 2026-27 season opener, driven by strong defense and perimeter shooting.

  3. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Charlotte Hornets defeat Milwaukee Bucks 105-90 in preseason

    The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90 in a preseason game, led by Brandon Miller's 18 points and a strong performance from Naz Reid.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Brooklyn Nets defeat Charlotte Hornets 124-90 in preseason opener

    The Brooklyn Nets opened their preseason with a dominant 124-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighted by strong three-point shooting and a versatile lineup.

Sources

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