The Charlotte Hornets might not be stacking wins this season, but if you're tuning in for excitement, they’ve been delivering in spades. With LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller forming a young, dynamic trio, Charlotte’s games have become must-watch TV for fans who love high-flying, fast-paced basketball.
On Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Hornets gave us another dose of that energy-this time courtesy of a third-quarter highlight that had fans out of their seats and social media buzzing. It started with a break led by Ball, who, with his usual flair, threaded a perfect pass to a slashing Brandon Miller.
What came next? A thunderous slam that lit up the arena-and the internet.
The dunk was vintage Miller: explosive, fearless, and emphatic. And if you looked closely, you might’ve caught a Hornets bench player leaping in celebration before the ball even hit the floor. That kind of raw enthusiasm speaks volumes about what Miller brings to this team-not just as a scorer, but as an energy spark.
Fans online didn’t hold back their excitement. One user summed it up with, “What a slam!
Miller's heating up.” Another chimed in, “They just cleared the way.
Nobody wanted to be a poster,” nodding to the way defenders scattered as Miller took flight. Comments like “Miller is still so young, he's a pure scorer,” and “Brandon really out here making waves, got the Hornets back in it,” show just how much buzz Miller is generating-not just in Charlotte, but league-wide.
At 23 years old, Miller’s athleticism has been on full display all season. He’s already racked up a handful of poster-worthy dunks, and there’s growing chatter about how he’d fare in the Slam Dunk Contest. Judging by what we’ve seen, he wouldn’t just hold his own-he might steal the show.
Against the Cavs, Miller caught fire in the third quarter, dropping 17 of his 24 points in that frame alone. He also added four rebounds and two steals to his stat line. While his effort kept the Hornets in striking distance, they ultimately came up short in a 94-87 loss.
Brandon Miller THROWING IT DOWN like he's on a trampoline 👀
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 22, 2026
He's got 17 of his 19 points in the 3rd quarter for the Hornets!pic.twitter.com/V8aJT5Gci5
That drops Charlotte to 16-28 on the season, though they’ve managed to tread water lately, going 5-5 in their last 10. Still, this is a team focused on growth, and performances like Miller’s are encouraging signs of what’s brewing in Buzz City.
Next up for the Hornets: a matchup with the Orlando Magic on Thursday. If Miller and company keep bringing this kind of energy, it’s only a matter of time before the wins start catching up with the highlights.