Mixed atmosphere among the Hornets, who enjoyed their victory in Chicago but also had to digest the injury of Brandon Millerabsent until further notice due to a torn wrist ligament…
“It’s one of those bittersweet nights where you’re happy for the win, but unfortunately the news is unfortunate for Brandon.”, explained Charles Leethe Hornets coach. “I think we're going to continue to evaluate where he's at and do as much testing as possible. »
Initially, the North Carolina franchise announced a simple sprained wrist, while the winger was injured against Utah. But an MRI revealed a tear in the scapholunate ligament. From now on, it is a question of determining the severity of the tear, the absence can then be counted in weeks… or months!
Second choice in the 2023 Draft, Brandon Miller has experienced a lot of physical problems this season, appearing in only 27 games (out of 38), averaging 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists.
“It hurts, that’s for sure.” reacted LaMelo Ball on his teammate's injury. “I found myself in the same kind of situation, during my rookie year, or sophomore year, whatever. I know how he feels, we are always behind him, we are watching over him. He is with the whole team. This will help him a little. I remember my situation, being with, around the guys. I know it’s a difficult time for him.”
| Brandon Miller | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | CHA | 74 | 32 | 44.0 | 37.3 | 82.7 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 17.3 |
| 2024-25 | CHA | 27 | 34 | 40.3 | 35.5 | 86.1 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 21.0 |
| Total | 101 | 33 | 42.8 | 36.6 | 83.7 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 18.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
