Hornets rout 76ers 130-93 behind Brandon Miller’s 30 points as game time shifts due to winter storm

The Charlotte Hornets delivered one of their most lopsided performances of the season, crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 in a matchup that carried an unusual wrinkle: the start time was moved up because of extreme weather conditions tied to Winter Storm Fern. Even with the schedule adjustment, Charlotte’s energy and pace never dipped, and the game was effectively decided before the fourth quarter. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))

Brandon Miller led the way with 30 points, powering a Hornets offense that turned a close first quarter into a runaway. Charlotte led 28-22 after one, then unleashed a decisive avalanche: the Hornets outscored the Sixers 81-37 over the second and third quarters, taking a staggering 109-59 advantage into the final period. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))

The Hornets’ balanced supporting cast helped keep the pressure constant. All five starters reached double figures, with contributions from LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, Kon Knueppel, and Moussa Diabate adding to the blowout feel as the lead ballooned to 50 for the second time this month. The performance reinforced how quickly Charlotte can bury opponents when the transition game and perimeter shot-making align. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))

For Philadelphia, the night spiraled as the offense stalled and key players struggled to find rhythm. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 to lead the Sixers, while Jared McCain and Quentin Grimes added mid-teens totals. But Tyrese Maxey was held to a season-low six points on 3-for-12 shooting, a stat line that underscored how completely Charlotte disrupted Philadelphia’s primary creation. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))

The fourth quarter offered only cosmetic relief for the visitors. Philadelphia outscored Charlotte 34-21 in the final frame, but the deficit was far too large to matter, and the Hornets comfortably closed out the game without reintroducing pressure. Charlotte’s ability to build and protect massive margins has become a recurring theme this January, and this win added another data point. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))

Next up, the Hornets head to Memphis, while the 76ers return home to host Milwaukee. For Charlotte, the key takeaway is consistency: turning defensive activity into fast-break points and sustaining focus after early leads. For Philadelphia, the challenge is reset—especially around shot quality and ball security—before a tougher stretch of opponents exposes any lingering slippage. ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810512))