Hornets Rout Nets 117-86 Behind Miller's 25 Points

Charlotte snaps two-game skid, moves into tie for 9th in East

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:49am

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The Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86 on Tuesday night, led by Brandon Miller's 25 points and Miles Bridges' 19. The Hornets jumped out to a 35-18 lead after the first quarter and never looked back, matching their season low for points allowed. Charlotte's win moves them into a tie for 9th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Why it matters

The Hornets' victory helps them stay in the playoff hunt in the crowded Eastern Conference, as they are now tied for 9th place with the Miami Heat. The Nets, on the other hand, continue to struggle, having lost 11 of their last 12 games as they remain in the NBA's cellar.

The details

Charlotte dominated from the start, shooting 54.5% in the first quarter and building a 17-point lead. The Hornets maintained their advantage throughout, never letting the Nets get closer than 8 points in the second half. Charlotte had 28 assists on 41 made field goals and outrebounded Brooklyn 56-41.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Brandon Miller

A starting guard for the Charlotte Hornets who scored a game-high 25 points in the win.

Miles Bridges

A starting forward for the Charlotte Hornets who scored 19 points in the victory.

Moussa Diabaté

A reserve center for the Charlotte Hornets who recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball

The starting point guard for the Charlotte Hornets who filled the stat sheet with 14 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds.

Josh Minott

A reserve forward for the Brooklyn Nets who led the team in scoring with 14 points.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with great energy and intensity from the start. That set the tone for the whole game.”

— Brandon Miller, Hornets Guard

What’s next

The Hornets will look to build on this win when they host the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Nets, meanwhile, will try to snap their recent skid when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.

The takeaway

This decisive victory keeps the Hornets in the playoff hunt in the East, while the struggling Nets continue to fall further out of contention. Charlotte's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Brooklyn to handle on this night.