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Hornets' Brandon Miller with monster dunk, soon after leaves game with left hip soreness

Hornets’ Brandon Miller Leaves Game with Left Hip Soreness After Monster Dunk

What Happened?

On January 27, 2023, Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller had to leave an NBA G League game against the Greensboro Swarm after suffering from left hip soreness.

He was injured after completing a momentum-shifting dunk in the third quarter, giving the Hornets a 65-54 lead at the time. When he landed, however, he immediately clutched his left hip and had to be helped off the court.

Severity of Injury

There has been no official word from the team regarding the severity of his injury, but he did not return to the game. Hornets' head coach Chad Buchanan said that there was no update on Miller after the game and that the team would have more information soon.

Impact on the Team

Miller is a key player for the Hornets, averaging 15.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this season. His absence would be a big blow to the team, especially with fellow forward JT Thor also currently injured.

The Hornets are currently 10-9 this season and in fifth place in the NBA G League Eastern Conference standings. They will need to rely on other players to step up in Miller's absence.

What's Next?

The Hornets will play their next game on January 30, 2023, against the Maine Celtics. It is unclear if Miller will be available for that game.

The team will likely provide an update on his condition in the coming days.