The Charlotte Hornets opened the 2025–26 season in emphatic fashion, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 136–117 on Oct. 22 at Spectrum Center. Behind a dynamic offensive effort and the return of forward Brandon Miller—playing his first regular-season game in nine months—Charlotte set a franchise record for points in a season opener, with nine players scoring in double figures.

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