Wiggins leads Miami Heat to snap losing streak

Andrew Wiggins had a standout performance with 42 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Sunday night. This win ended Miami's 10-game losing streak. Wiggins scored 15 of his points in a strong third quarter. He made 16 of 21 shots, including 6 from 3-point range, contributing five assists and two steals. Tyler Herro added 29 points to the Heat's victory, despite playing with a hip injury. Bam Adebayo also played through a knee injury and scored 11 points. Miami improved to a 30-41 record with this win, their first since 2007-08 after a lengthy losing streak. The Hornets, with a record of 18-53, were led by LaMelo Ball, who scored 18 points and provided 11 assists. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points. Despite leading early in the game, the Hornets struggled, particularly in the second quarter, where they shot just 30%. Miami finished the game shooting 57.3%, and they excelled in key areas, including points in the paint and fastbreak points. The Heat dominated the third quarter, pushing their lead to 21 points. The Hornets could not recover in the fourth quarter.