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Timberwolves Dominate Heat at Target Center

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Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Target Center

Minnesota Timberwolves 122, Miami Heat 94, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Miami Heat 122-94 at Target Center on January 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.

The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a commanding performance against the Miami Heat, winning decisively with a final score of 122-94 at the Target Center. This victory not only extends the Timberwolves' winning streak against the Heat to three games but also highlights their strong home form this season, improving their record to 25-13. The Timberwolves have now won the series against the Heat 2-0 this season, having previously defeated them 125-115 just four days earlier.

In terms of recent form, the Timberwolves entered the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten outings, currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 118.9 points scored while allowing 114.9 points per game during this stretch. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 122.2 points and allowed 116.0 points. At home, they have a record of 3-2 over their last five games, showcasing their ability to perform well in front of their home crowd.

The Miami Heat, on the other hand, have also shown competitive form with a 6-4 record in their last ten games, but they came into this match having lost to the Timberwolves just the day before. Their average points scored in this period was 121.1, with an average of 116.1 points allowed. In their last five games, they averaged 129.4 points scored, indicating a high-scoring capability, but they faced challenges in defensive consistency.

The Timberwolves' home record this season stands at 13-5, while the Heat have struggled slightly on the road with a 9-10 record. This matchup was particularly significant as the Timberwolves have historically performed well against the Heat, winning two out of their last three encounters. The last meeting before this game ended in a narrow victory for the Timberwolves, 106-104, showcasing the competitive nature of their matchups.

In terms of injuries, the Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo, who is sidelined due to an Achilles injury. The Heat faced a more complicated injury situation, with key players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner all listed as day-to-day. The status of these players could significantly impact the Heat's performance in upcoming games.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Timberwolves favored by 5.5 points, with a total set at 238.5. The odds reflected confidence in the Timberwolves' ability to secure a victory at home, given their strong record and recent performances.

Conditions at the Target Center were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Timberwolves. Fans witnessed a range of scoring plays, including impressive dunks and three-pointers, particularly from Leonard Miller, who was instrumental in the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves' ability to maintain a high scoring average while effectively managing their defense was key to their success in this game.

Overall, this matchup showcased the Timberwolves' dominance over the Heat, both in this game and in their recent history. The Timberwolves' blend of offensive firepower and solid defense was too much for the Heat, who will need to regroup and address their injury concerns moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -5.5	238.5 o -108 / u -112	Miami Heat +170 · Minnesota Timberwolves -205

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Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves
Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat

Leaders

PointsAnthony Edwards26Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsJulius Randle5Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert16Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsNorman Powell21Miami Heat
AssistsDavion Mitchell9Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo11Miami Heat

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2118.9 scored · 114.9 allowed per game3-2 at home

W141-115at Washington WizardsJan 4
W125-115at Miami HeatJan 3
L102-126at Atlanta HawksDec 31
W136-101at Chicago BullsDec 30
L107-123vs Brooklyn NetsDec 28
L138-142at Denver NuggetsDec 26
W115-104vs New York KnicksDec 24
W103-100vs Milwaukee BucksDec 22
W112-107vs Oklahoma City ThunderDec 20
L110-116vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 18

Miami Heat

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1121.1 scored · 116.1 allowed per game3-2 away

W125-106vs New Orleans PelicansJan 4
L115-125vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 3
W118-112at Detroit PistonsJan 2
W147-123vs Denver NuggetsDec 30
W142-116vs Indiana PacersDec 28
W126-111at Atlanta HawksDec 27
L91-112vs Toronto RaptorsDec 24
L125-132at New York KnicksDec 21
L116-129at Boston CelticsDec 20
W106-95at Brooklyn NetsDec 19

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Miami Heat	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	35-98	45-98
Field goal %	36	46
Three-pointers	12-37	14-39
Three-point %	32	36
Free throws	12-16	18-23
Free throw %	75	78
Rebounds	50	63
Offensive rebounds	11	11
Defensive rebounds	39	52
Assists	28	27
Steals	5	7
Blocks	4	8
Turnovers	17	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	5
Fast-break points	11	23
Points in the paint	38	62
Fouls	20	23
Largest lead	9	31
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	29	67

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter68-76Nikola Jovic makes 22-foot three point jumper (Norman Powell assists)
3rd Quarter68-78Anthony Edwards makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter68-80Jaden McDaniels makes 11-foot fade away jump shot
3rd Quarter68-81Jaden McDaniels makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter68-82Jaden McDaniels makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-82Tyler Herro makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Norman Powell assists)
3rd Quarter70-84Naz Reid makes running layup (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
3rd Quarter71-84Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter72-84Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter73-84Nikola Jovic makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter73-87Julius Randle makes 29-foot three point jumper (Naz Reid assists)
3rd Quarter75-87Tyler Herro makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot (Nikola Jovic assists)
3rd Quarter75-90Donte DiVincenzo makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter77-90Tyler Herro makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Davion Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter77-93Donte DiVincenzo makes 29-foot three pointer
4th Quarter77-95Jaden McDaniels makes 2-foot dunk (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter77-98Bones Hyland makes 24-foot three pointer (Jaden McDaniels assists)
4th Quarter79-98Norman Powell makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Tyler Herro assists)
4th Quarter79-101Jaden McDaniels makes 25-foot three point jumper (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter79-103Anthony Edwards makes 5-foot two point shot (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter80-103Tyler Herro makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter80-105Rudy Gobert makes two point shot
4th Quarter80-106Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter82-106Norman Powell makes 2-foot two point shot (Nikola Jovic assists)
4th Quarter82-107Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter82-108Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter82-110Rudy Gobert makes dunk
4th Quarter83-110Myron Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter84-110Myron Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter84-112Joan Beringer makes tip shot
4th Quarter85-112Kasparas Jakucionis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter86-112Kasparas Jakucionis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter86-114Joan Beringer makes dunk (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter89-114Kel'el Ware makes 22-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
4th Quarter89-116Joan Beringer makes 2-foot layup (Joe Ingles assists)
4th Quarter91-116Myron Gardner makes 1-foot two point shot (Kel'el Ware assists)
4th Quarter91-118Leonard Miller makes running dunk (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter91-120Leonard Miller makes 2-foot layup (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter91-122Leonard Miller makes dunk
4th Quarter94-122Kasparas Jakucionis makes 24-foot three pointer (Kel'el Ware assists)