Hornets' Miller: 'Key Lesson' in Playoff Loss

On April 18, Brandon Miller just wrapped his third NBA season with the Charlotte Hornets solidifying his spot as one of the league's top young guns.

The Hornets pushed hard for the playoffs, but fell short after a tough 130-91 beat down by the Orlando Magic, who crushed their hopes for the eighth seed in the East.

Lamello ball led Charlotte with 23 points, five assists, and two rebounds, shooting decent from the field and perfect at the line.

Miles Bridges dropped 15 points, Miller shipped in 14 with three boards, and Khan Wepple added 11 points in three rebounds, four dudes.

In double figures, but it wasn't enough. Miller kept his head up post-game, calling the loss a key lesson for the squad to regroup and bounce back stronger next time.

That mindset shows the promise in this young core that's got fans buzzing again.

The Hornets finished the regular season at 44 wins and 38 losses, landing ninth in the Eastern Conference above Miami and Milwaukee.

But below Orlando and Philly, with the draft and free agency on deck, Charlotte's retooling to end their playoffs drought since 2016, building around talents like.

Miller for that deep run ahead. Charlotte Hornets news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the field and beyond.