Grizzlies Vs Heat: Wiggins reaches 15,000 points in Miami’s 136-120 win
In the Grizzlies vs heat matchup on Feb. 21, 2026, Heat forward Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points and eclipsed 15, 000 career points as Miami defeated Memphis 136-120, a milestone that underscored his scoring consistency and immediate impact in the victory.
Wiggins’ milestone came in a 136-120 victory
Wiggins led Miami with 28 points in the 136-120 win over the Grizzlies on Feb. 21, 2026, and that scoring night pushed his career total past the 15, 000-point mark. The achievement arrived in the Heat’s latest game and was celebrated after Miami’s latest win.
Career arc: three teams, a No. 1 pick and big moments
Wiggins has played across three teams in his NBA career and was once the No. 1 overall pick, a background that brought high expectations. While he never became a tried-and-true superstar, Wiggins did become an All-Star and a champion, milestones that bookend the scoring landmark he reached against the Grizzlies.
2016-17 peak in Minnesota and 2022 Warriors title role
With the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wiggins showed he could be a star-level player, peaking in the 2016-17 campaign when he averaged 23. 6 points per game. He later moved to the Golden State Warriors and became a valuable role player in their 2022 championship run, contributions that figure into the broader narrative of his 15, 000 points.
Grizzlies Vs Heat: Wiggins now a high-level role player for Miami
Now with the Heat, Wiggins is not the team’s biggest star but is a high-level role player again, scoring 15. 9 points per game while providing solid defense. He is not the most vocal player in the locker room, yet he is respected by teammates and staff for his steady presence.
Postgame reaction and what the milestone meant to Wiggins
In a postgame interview after Miami’s latest win, Wiggins described the moment: "It's been a hell of a journey. A lot of ups and downs in this league. I cherish these moments. Happy I got my family here in the stands to witness it. I got a great team and organization behind me. " He and others noted that he "earned every point" as he eclipsed the 15, 000 mark, a feat described in the game coverage as rare for any NBA player.
Heat context and other team headlines
The Heat’s season was described as up-and-down, but the team can rely on Wiggins being a reliable presence on and off the court and able to elevate his game when needed, as he did with the 28-point performance against Memphis. Additional team items noted in the game coverage included headlines about Kel'el Ware being honored to be part of NBA All-Star Weekend as a sophomore; Norman Powell opening up on his first career All-Star appearance; a Heat star named among the NBA's most overrated players; Devin Booker recalling playing against Dwyane Wade as a favorite rookie moment; and Rich Paul discussing why he thinks Heat president Pat Riley is not a fan of today's NBA.
The Heat’s next scheduled game or opponent is unclear in the provided context.
