Wiggins scores 42 points and Heat roll past Hornets 122-105 to snap 10-game losing streak

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) defends Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Miami.

Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) defends Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)


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MIAMI — Andrew Wiggins scored 42 points for the second-highest scoring game of his career, Tyler Herro added 29 and the Miami Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 to snap a 10-game losing streak. Wiggins had the most points by a Heat player this season and finished five shy of his career high of 47, done Nov. 13, 2016, for Minnesota against the Los Angeles Lakers. Nick Smith Jr. scored 19 and LaMelo Ball had 18 points and 11 assists for Charlotte, which was eliminated from postseason contention.

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