Hornets extend winning streak by beating Trail Blazers 109-93 as Miller leads balanced attack at home

Charlotte controls the glass and the 3-point line to pull closer to .500

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 109-93 on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Spectrum Center, extending Charlotte’s winning streak to four games and improving its record to 30-31. Portland fell to 29-32.

Charlotte set the tone early, taking a 29-17 lead after the first quarter as Portland missed all 10 of its 3-point attempts in the opening period. By halftime, the Hornets led 51-43, with Brandon Miller powering the offense and spacing the floor.

Brandon Miller’s perimeter scoring drives Charlotte’s efficiency

Miller finished with 26 points and eight rebounds, including six made 3-pointers. Charlotte made 16 3-pointers in the game, converting 16 of 42 attempts, a key difference in a matchup between teams that entered the day near the same point in the standings.

Charlotte’s scoring also came from multiple sources. Coby White added 20 points off the bench, while LaMelo Ball posted 15 points and eight assists. Center Moussa Diabate recorded a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and also contributed five assists, underscoring a Hornets approach that mixed perimeter volume with second-chance opportunities.

Portland’s rally ends as cold shooting returns in the fourth quarter

Portland narrowed the margin to seven after three quarters, trailing 74-67, but struggled to sustain offense late. In the fourth, the Trail Blazers missed 10 of 12 attempts from beyond the arc, finishing 11 of 47 (23.4%) from 3-point range.

Jrue Holiday led Portland with 25 points, and Jerami Grant scored 21. The Trail Blazers again played without Deni Avdija, who missed a third consecutive game with a back injury, affecting Portland’s scoring depth and lineup continuity.

Key statistical separators

• 3-point shooting: Charlotte 16-of-42; Portland 11-of-47.

• Early deficit: Portland’s 0-for-10 from three in the first quarter helped Charlotte build a double-digit lead.

• Late-game execution: Portland’s fourth-quarter perimeter slump prevented a sustained comeback.

Charlotte’s combination of perimeter conversion and multi-player production proved decisive, while Portland’s long-range inefficiency shaped both the opening stretch and the closing minutes.

What’s next

Portland continues its road trip with a visit to Atlanta on Sunday. Charlotte returns home to host Dallas on Tuesday.