Hornets rout 76ers 130-93 as Brandon Miller scores 30; game moved up due to Winter Storm Fern
Charlotte overwhelmed Philadelphia with a massive middle-quarter surge and built a 50-point lead, extending a rare winning streak. The matchup was played earlier than scheduled because of extreme weather in the Charlotte area.
The Charlotte Hornets blew out the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday in Charlotte, powered by a 30-point performance from Brandon Miller and a decisive stretch that turned a close first quarter into a runaway. All five Hornets starters finished in double figures as Charlotte controlled the game’s tempo, scoring in waves and forcing Philadelphia into a long night on both ends of the floor. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512?utm_source=openai))
The game’s swing came quickly. After a modest 28-22 Charlotte lead at the end of the first, the Hornets outscored the 76ers by a stunning margin over the next two quarters, building an advantage that ballooned into a 50-point cushion. The scoreboard pressure changed everything: rotations shortened, defensive intensity dipped for the trailing side, and the fourth quarter became more about finishing safely than chasing a comeback. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512?utm_source=openai))
Philadelphia’s stars never found rhythm. Tyrese Maxey was held to a season-low six points on 3-for-12 shooting in 25 minutes, while Kelly Oubre Jr., Jared McCain, and Quentin Grimes provided the most consistent scoring—but far too late to matter. Even a better fourth quarter could not change the shape of the game after the earlier collapse. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512?utm_source=openai))
The matchup also carried an unusual scheduling wrinkle. Tipoff was moved up to a 3 p.m. start due to extreme weather conditions tied to Winter Storm Fern in the Charlotte area, a reminder that winter travel and safety concerns can affect even routine regular-season logistics. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512?utm_source=openai))
For Charlotte, the win mattered beyond the final margin: it extended the team’s best run of the season and reinforced how dangerous the Hornets can look when they generate pace, get balanced scoring, and sustain defensive pressure for long stretches. Philadelphia, meanwhile, was left with a lopsided loss and immediate questions about consistency and shot creation when primary options are disrupted. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512?utm_source=openai))