The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves lock horns for the second time in four days on Tuesday night. In Saturday’s meeting, the Timberwolves came out on top with a 125-115 win on the road. Anthony Edwards had 33 points and five assists, while Naz Reid added 29 off the bench on 10 of 15 shots. Meanwhile, Julius Randle scored 23 with 10 rebounds.
The Heat hung on through the first three quarters, but lost the battle in the fourth quarter. Norman Powell was the only player to score over 20 points, while five others had 10+ points. The Heat will hope to avenge this loss, but it won’t be easy, given their lengthy list of injuries.
Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Reports
Miami Heat
The Heat have five players on their injury report, headlined by Tyler Herro. The All-Star guard is questionable, citing a right big toe contusion. Jaime Jaquez Jr. is also questionable with a right ankle sprain.
Keshad Johnson and Nikola Jovic are probable. Johnson is dealing with low back spasms, while Jovic has a left groin contusion.
Terry Rozier is the only player confirmed out. He remains suspended amid a federal investigation.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves will be without Terrence Shannon Jr., who is dealing with a left foot abductor hallucis strain.
Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Starting 5s and Depth Charts
Miami Heat starting 5 and depth chart
The Heat will likely start Tyler Herro and Davion Mitchell in the backcourt. Norman Powell could start at small forward, with Andrew Wiggins at power forward and Bam Adebayo at center. If Herro is out, Kel’el Ware will start at center, pushing Powell in the backcourt, Wiggins at small forward and Adebayo at power forward.
PG – Tyler Herro, SG – Davion Mitchell, SF – Norman Powell, PF – Andrew Wiggins, C – Bam Adebayo
Backup guards: Dru Smith, Kasparas Jakucioinis, Jahmir Young, Pelle Larsson.
Backup forwards: Jaime Jaquez Jr., Simone Fontecchio, Keshad Johnson, Nikola Jovic.
Backup centers: Kel’el Ware, Vladislav Goldin.
Minnesota Timberwolves starting 5 and depth chart
The Timberwolves will start Donte DiVincenzo at point guard with Anthony Edwards at shooting guard. Jadan McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert will be the frontcourt trio.
Backup guards: Mike Conley, Rob Dillingham, Jaylen Clark, Bones Hyland.
Backup forwards: Naz Reid, Joe Ingles, Leonard Miller.
Backup centers: Joan Beringer
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