Brandon Miller scores 18 as Hornets beat Bucks 105-90 in preseason

Brandon Miller scored 18 points and Naz Reid added 16 as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-90 in their October 11 preseason game. Charlotte took control in the second quarter and carried a 20-point lead into the fourth.

The NBA’s official final box score records Miller making six of 15 shots, including four of nine from three-point range. He also had four assists and three rebounds. Reid shot 7-of-14 and made two threes.

Charlotte pulls away before halftime

The Hornets led 29-26 after the first quarter, then outscored Milwaukee 31-19 in the second to take a 60-45 halftime advantage. Charlotte won the third quarter 27-22 and entered the last period ahead 87-67.

Liam McNeeley and Sion James each scored 11 points. McNeeley had five assists, while James finished with five rebounds and four assists. The Hornets made 17 of 51 threes and collected 54 player rebounds, including 18 on offense.

Herro leads Milwaukee with 18

Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 18 points and seven rebounds. Kyle Kuzma and Ryan Rollins each scored 12, while Kel’el Ware added 10. Milwaukee made 32 of 89 shots overall and 15 of 46 from three-point range.

The NBA lists the game as Final. These exhibition numbers do not establish a regular-season role or workload. Charlotte’s pregame availability update is covered in our Hornets injury report.