Brandon Miller Thanks Home Fans for Outshining Knicks Supporters

The Charlotte Hornets have turned the final stretch of the regular season into a must-see event. The team has recorded nine straight sellouts at The Hive and 19 total sellouts this 2025-26 season.

Attendance surge

Average home attendance has climbed to about 18,400 fans per game. That is nearly 2,000 more fans than at the same point last season. The jump represents roughly a 7% increase.

Player reaction to the crowd

Players and staff have noticed the louder environment. Brandon Miller thanked the home fans for outshining Knicks supporters after the win over New York.

Miller praised the crowd following Charlotte’s 114-103 victory versus the Knicks. The forward said he had not heard a visiting-game atmosphere where Hornets fans were louder than the visitors.

Rookie perspective

Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner said he was impressed by the city’s energy. He noted fans were supportive both inside and outside the arena.

Homecourt edge and game moments

During the Knicks game, New York’s free-throw chants for Jalen Brunson were quickly overshadowed by the home crowd. The Hornets have flipped a long-running dynamic where opponents often felt at home in Charlotte.

Teams such as Miami, Boston, and Philadelphia have previously enjoyed strong showings in the arena. Now the venue is generating a clear homecourt advantage for the Hornets.

Standings and next steps

Charlotte is on a five-game winning streak. The team sits eighth in the Eastern Conference with nine regular-season games left.

The Hornets will face Philadelphia next, with a scheduled tip-off at 6 p.m. ET. The recent win over the Knicks came on March 27, 2026.

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