Brandon Miller Ruled Out of Second Half of Season Opener with Left Hip Injury

Miller picked up the injury during the 1st half of Charlotte's season opener against the Rockets

Oct 17, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) passes the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Charlotte Hornets second year wing Brandon Miller picked up a left hip injury during the first half of the season opener against the Rockets. After playing his regular nine minute spell in the 1st quarter, Miller was delayed checking back in during the 2nd. He eventually did return, but was forced to exit the game again after only one minute of action.

During halftime, the Hornets provided the below update which ruled him out of the second half of the game.

INJURY UPDATE: @hornets guard Brandon Miller (L Hip Soreness) will not return to tonight’s game

— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) October 24, 2024

Miller's availability moving forward is unknown at this point, but if the injury was enough to keep him out of the second half of the season opener it could be serious enough to force a multi-game absence.

It's unclear when Miller picked up the injury, as there was no clear visible moment in the 1st quarter where he looked to have injured his left hip. Perhaps it was on his vicious dunk early in the 1st quarter, or a 4-point play where he was fouled shooting a three.

Check back on Hornets on SI for further injury updates in the coming days.

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