Overview

• Despite coming from the bench, Naz Reid was key in Timberwolves' victory over short-handed Miami Heat with 25 points, including two 3-pointers in an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, becoming the crowd's favorite.
• Anthony Edwards added 19 points in the victory and Rudy Gobert provided 14 points and 14 rebounds. The Timberwolves established a 58-38 advantage in terms of points in the paint.
• The Timberwolves outscored the Heat 24-4 in a 7:45 stretch in the fourth quarter, leading to their 106-90 victory.
• The Heat played without starting forwards Jimmy Butler and Kevin Love. Their absence was noticed as Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo could only contribute 22 and 19 points respectively.
• Timberwolves secured their eighth consecutive home victory demonstrating strong defense throughout the game, with Miami shooting just 40.2% from the floor.