NBA · Final

Timberwolves Defeat Heat 125-115 in Miami

Minnesota Timberwolves22-13

125

Miami Heat19-16

115

Saturday, January 3, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Kaseya Center

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Who won Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat?

Minnesota Timberwolves beat Miami Heat 125-115 at Kaseya Center on January 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat?

Minnesota Timberwolves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 125-115 victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center, extending their lead in the season series to 2-0. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it featured two teams vying for playoff positioning in the competitive NBA landscape. The Timberwolves entered the game with a 22-13 record, while the Heat had a record of 19-16. Minnesota's recent form had been solid, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak prior to this matchup. In contrast, Miami had shown some resurgence, winning four consecutive games leading into this contest, which included a notable 147-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets just days earlier.

The Timberwolves' away record stood at 11-6 before this game, while the Heat had a home record of 12-8. Miami's scoring average over their last ten games was 117.5 points, with an average of 115.3 points allowed. Minnesota, on the other hand, averaged 116.7 points scored and allowed 114.2 points in their last ten outings. This game was expected to be competitive based on these statistics, and the betting market reflected that, with DraftKings setting the odds at Minnesota -2.5 and a total of 235.5 points for the game.

In terms of injuries, Miami was dealing with several key players listed as day-to-day, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner. Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo was out due to an Achilles injury. The absence of these players could have impacted the teams' strategies and performances.

The game itself saw the Timberwolves take control in the fourth quarter, where they effectively sealed their victory. Key scoring plays included Anthony Edwards making crucial free throws, contributing to his team's lead. Myron Gardner attempted to rally the Heat with a driving layup and a jump shot, but it was not enough to close the gap. The final score reflected Minnesota's strong performance, particularly in the latter stages of the game, as they maintained their composure and capitalized on free throw opportunities.

This matchup highlighted the Timberwolves' ability to perform under pressure, especially on the road, while the Heat will need to address their injury concerns and find a way to maintain their recent form as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIN -2.5	235.5 o -108 / u -112	Minnesota Timberwolves -142 · Miami Heat +120

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Injury report

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
Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsNorman Powell21Miami Heat
AssistsDavion Mitchell6Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo9Miami Heat
PointsAnthony Edwards33Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsAnthony Edwards5Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsRudy Gobert12Minnesota Timberwolves

Recent form

Miami Heat

Last 10: 5-5Streak W4117.5 scored · 115.3 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L96-106vs Toronto RaptorsDec 16
L108-117at Orlando MagicDec 9

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1116.7 scored · 114.2 allowed per game2-2 away

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
W117-103vs Sacramento KingsDec 15
W127-120at Golden State WarriorsDec 13

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Miami Heat
Field goals	46-85	41-87
Field goal %	54	47
Three-pointers	11-38	14-37
Three-point %	29	38
Free throws	22-25	19-22
Free throw %	88	86
Rebounds	40	37
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	30	26
Assists	26	27
Steals	9	7
Blocks	5	2
Turnovers	14	18
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	16
Fast-break points	9	10
Points in the paint	58	50
Fouls	20	22
Largest lead	21	3
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	87	8

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter85-82Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter88-82Naz Reid makes 23-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
3rd Quarter88-84Dru Smith makes driving layup
3rd Quarter90-84Naz Reid makes 9-foot two point shot (Mike Conley assists)
3rd Quarter90-86Kel'el Ware makes 3-foot hook shot
4th Quarter92-86Rudy Gobert makes dunk (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter94-86Rudy Gobert makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter95-86Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter97-86Naz Reid makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Jaden McDaniels assists)
4th Quarter97-88Bam Adebayo makes alley oop dunk (Nikola Jovic assists)
4th Quarter99-88Donte DiVincenzo makes layup (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter99-90Davion Mitchell makes driving layup (Andrew Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter101-90Bones Hyland makes driving layup (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter103-90Bones Hyland makes two point shot
4th Quarter105-90Naz Reid makes 1-foot two point shot (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter106-90Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter109-90Donte DiVincenzo makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter109-91Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-92Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-92Naz Reid makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter111-92Naz Reid makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-92Naz Reid makes layup (Bones Hyland assists)
4th Quarter113-94Davion Mitchell makes driving layup
4th Quarter115-94Anthony Edwards makes two point shot (Naz Reid assists)
4th Quarter115-97Norman Powell makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter116-97Anthony Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-100Kel'el Ware makes 23-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
4th Quarter118-100Julius Randle makes driving layup (Anthony Edwards assists)
4th Quarter118-103Davion Mitchell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
4th Quarter118-106Simone Fontecchio makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kasparas Jakucionis assists)
4th Quarter118-108Myron Gardner makes tip shot
4th Quarter120-108Anthony Edwards makes driving layup
4th Quarter121-108Anthony Edwards makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter121-110Myron Gardner makes driving layup (Davion Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter122-110Anthony Edwards makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter123-110Anthony Edwards makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter124-110Mike Conley makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter125-110Mike Conley makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-112Kel'el Ware makes dunk (Kasparas Jakucionis assists)
4th Quarter125-115Myron Gardner makes 24-foot running jump shot (Simone Fontecchio assists)