Hornets rout 76ers 130-93 as Brandon Miller scores 30 in game moved up due to Winter Storm Fern

A blowout from the second quarter on

The Charlotte Hornets overwhelmed the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on January 27, 2026, turning a competitive first quarter into a lopsided afternoon. After leading 28-22 following the opening period, Charlotte buried Philadelphia with a dominant stretch across the next two quarters, outscoring the visitors 81-37 and taking a 109-59 lead into the fourth.

Brandon Miller led the way with 30 points, and all five Hornets starters finished in double figures. Charlotte’s balance showed up across the box score as LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and others kept the pressure on with pace, spacing and repeated paint attacks.

Philadelphia’s offense never stabilizes

For the 76ers, the game slipped away during the middle frames as shooting efficiency cratered and possessions stalled. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17 points, while Jared McCain added 16 and Quentin Grimes had 14. Tyrese Maxey, usually the engine of Philadelphia’s scoring, was held to a season-low six points on 3-for-12 shooting in 25 minutes.

Philadelphia did win the fourth quarter 34-21, but the late push came long after the outcome had effectively been decided. The loss still ranked among the team’s worst margins of the season.

Weather forces a schedule change

The matchup was moved up to a 3 p.m. local start due to extreme weather conditions in the Charlotte area connected to Winter Storm Fern. The unusual timing did nothing to slow the Hornets, who maintained energy throughout and again demonstrated an ability to build enormous leads—an increasingly notable trend this month.

• Final: Hornets 130, 76ers 93
• Brandon Miller: 30 points
• Charlotte outscored Philadelphia 81-37 across the second and third quarters combined
• Game start moved earlier due to Winter Storm Fern