"Brandon Miller scored 28 points and the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night. Kon Knueppel added 23 points for the Hornets, who had lost three of four before handing Oklahoma City its worst loss of the season. It was a season-low point total for the Thunder and the only time they have failed to score 100 points."
"It was Oklahoma City's second straight loss and second home defeat of the season. The defending NBA champions started 24-1 but now are 30-7. The Thunder were a 15.5-point favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, and lost by 27. They became the first team in the last 35 seasons to lose by 20 or more points as a favorite of 15 or more points. The previous largest loss by a favorite of 15-plus points was by 17."
Charlotte Hornets defeated the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97. Brandon Miller scored 28 points and Kon Knueppel added 23 for Charlotte. The Thunder scored a season-low and failed to reach 100 points for the first time this season. The loss ended Oklahoma City's 45-game win streak against teams entering with losing records. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points, marking his 108th consecutive 20-point game, but he shot 7-for-21 (33%), his lowest percentage this season. Oklahoma City struggled with free throws and trailed 67-50 at halftime. The Thunder entered as a 15.5-point favorite and lost by 27.
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