Andrew Wiggins led the Miami Heat with a season-high 42 points, including 15 in the pivotal third quarter, to secure a 122-105 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. This win ended Miami’s 10-game losing streak. Tyler Herro contributed 29 points despite a left hip contusion, while Bam Adebayo added 11 points despite dealing with a sprained left knee.
The Heat’s strong second quarter, during which they shot 68.2% and closed on a 22-2 run, shifted the game’s momentum in their favor. In contrast, the Hornets struggled in the second quarter, shooting just 30%. LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 18 points and a game-high 11 assists.