Brandon Miller posts 31 points, 12 rebounds in Hornets loss

Miller's 31-point, 12-rebound outing Wednesday delivered 52.9 fantasy points, well above his season baseline, on elevated volume across 38 minutes.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

Brandon Miller scored 31 points on 12-of-26 shooting with 12 rebounds, three assists, two steals, three threes and three turnovers across 38 minutes in Charlotte's 97-89 loss to Detroit on Wednesday, October 28.

The line produced 52.9 fantasy points against 33.6 a game over last season (65 games), lifting his nine-category value and default points output well above his usual floor. The extra production came on more minutes and shot attempts than his baseline, with his 35.5 per cent usage rate leading to volume that fantasy managers in both formats can exploit.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Brandon Miller

Miller's 38 minutes represented a season high for the second-year forward, who has averaged 33.8 minutes across five games this season. His 26 field-goal attempts nearly doubled the volume from his last season baseline, when he averaged 20.2 points on 43.5 per cent shooting in 30.3 minutes a game. The 12 rebounds also dwarfed his 4.9 per game from last season, though his three assists fell short of the 3.3 he averaged over 65 games a year ago.

His 48.1 per cent true shooting this season lags his efficiency from a year ago, but the usage spike has kept his production climbing. Charlotte has one game left this week, Wednesday against an opponent to be determined, before the schedule goes quiet. Miller ranks 52nd overall in nine-category value and projects to 34.8 fantasy points a game in default points scoring, making him a top-60 asset in both formats when he produces at this clip.

What to do

• Start Miller with confidence in all formats heading into Charlotte's final game of the week Wednesday.

• Hold Miller as a top-60 fantasy asset in both nine-category and points leagues, banking on his elevated usage and minutes to sustain production.

• Monitor his efficiency as the season progresses, as his 48.1 per cent true shooting leaves room for improvement if his shot selection tightens.

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