NBA World Reacts To Andrew Wiggins' 42-Point Explosion In Hornets-Heat Game

Andrew Wiggins had his best game with the Heat.

Feb 10, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles the basketball against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Miami Heat played the Charlotte Hornets (at home) in Florida.

The Heat won by a score of 122-105.

Andrew Wiggins finished with 42 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block while shooting 16/21 from the field and 6/8 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Tyler speaking facts only 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/tGg3Ti3OVt

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) March 24, 2025

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Real Sports: "Andrew Wiggins is the first Heat player to have back-to-back games with 30+ PTS on 75%+ FG."

Andrew Wiggins is the first Heat player to have back-to-back games with 30+ PTS on 75%+ FG. pic.twitter.com/2r02j1k4jW

— Real Sports (@realapp_) March 24, 2025

@WadexFlash: "Andrew Wiggins has 72 points in his last two games in just 60 minutes.

He also had his highest scoring quarter of his career with 20 PTS in the 2Q in his previous game.

first Heat player to record 40+ PTS on 75%+ FG since LeBron James (2011).

Wiggins is locked in."

Andrew Wiggins has 72 points in his last two games in just 60 minutes.

He also had his highest scoring quarter of his career with 20 PTS in the 2Q in his previous game.

first Heat player to record 40+ PTS on 75%+ FG since LeBron James (2011).

Wiggins is locked in. pic.twitter.com/jvxqqas99G

— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 (@WadexFlash) March 24, 2025

StatMuse: "Andrew Wiggins vs Charlotte:

42 PTS
5 AST
6 3P

Joins Tim Hardaway as the only Heat players with those numbers in a single game."

Andrew Wiggins vs Charlotte:

42 PTS
5 AST
6 3P

Joins Tim Hardaway as the only Heat players with those numbers in a single game. pic.twitter.com/dG2v3dVTKy

— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 24, 2025

Hoop Central: "Andrew Wiggins last two games:

42 PTS - 3 REB - 5 AST - 76% FG - 6/8 3PM
30 PTS - 2 REB - 3 AST - 77% FG - 2/4 3PM"

Andrew Wiggins last two games:

42 PTS - 3 REB - 5 AST - 76% FG - 6/8 3PM
30 PTS - 2 REB - 3 AST - 77% FG - 2/4 3PM

🔥 https://t.co/kF6NVPEwwU pic.twitter.com/3kcdlvy2G3

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 24, 2025

Underdog NBA: "Andrew Wiggins tonight:

42 PTS
16-21 FG
6-8 3PT

Most points scored since November 2016.

Heat snap 11-game losing streak."

Andrew Wiggins tonight:

42 PTS
16-21 FG
6-8 3PT

Most points scored since November 2016.

Heat snap 11-game losing streak.pic.twitter.com/EPFuifSZOH

— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) March 24, 2025

NBA: "NEW SEASON HIGH IN PTS FOR ANDREW WIGGINS

42 PTS
5 AST
2 STL
6 3PM

He's now the 5th player in Heat franchise history to have 40+ PTS, 5+ AST, & 5+ 3PM in a game!"

NEW SEASON HIGH IN PTS FOR ANDREW WIGGINS ‼️

🎯 42 PTS
🎯 5 AST
🎯 2 STL
🎯 6 3PM

He's now the 5th player in Heat franchise history to have 40+ PTS, 5+ AST, & 5+ 3PM in a game! pic.twitter.com/DtgrOHpoYT

— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2025

Wiggins is in his first season with the Heat after getting traded (via the Golden State Warriors) last month.