Hornets Surprise Thunder in an Epic Match
In a night full of surprises, the Charlotte Hornets achieved a shocking victory against the NBA leader, the Oklahoma City Thunder, with a final score of 124-97. Brandon Miller led the Hornets’ offense with 28 points, demonstrating his ability to excel in crucial moments.
Kon Knueppel was also key for the Hornets, contributing 23 points. This victory marked a turning point for Charlotte, which had suffered three defeats in its last four games. On the other hand, the Thunder experienced their biggest defeat of the season, scoring a season-low and breaking a streak of successful games.
The Thunder had not scored less than 100 points in the 2025-26 season, until this game. Furthermore, this defeat represented the first time that the Oklahoma City team had fallen to a team with a losing record since November 2024.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, although he scored 21 points, had an unusual night, with a low field goal percentage. Despite his outstanding streak of consecutive games with at least 20 points, his performance in this game was not as expected.
The defeat also marked the second consecutive game lost by Oklahoma City at home. The team, which started the season with an impressive record, is now facing a challenging moment.
The game was full of key moments, such as LaMelo Ball’s impressive shot and Miller’s dominance during the first half. The Hornets demonstrated their ability to maintain control of the game, securing a significant victory.
Charlotte took an early lead of 21-9, but the Thunder, led by Ajay Mitchell, managed to tie the score at the end of the first quarter. However, Charlotte regained momentum in the second quarter, reaching halftime with a 67-50 lead, with Miller scoring 19 points before the break. The third quarter saw LaMelo Ball make a spectacular shot and Miller extended Charlotte’s lead with a three-pointer, securing the victory.
