Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Preseason
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 27 | 24 | 32 | 18 | 101 |
MIA | 21 | 37 | 18 | 20 | 96 |
96
3-2
Game Leaders
Team Stats
48% (38-79)
Field Goal %
41% (34-83)
33% (5-15)
Three Point %
41% (13-32)
91% (20-22)
Free Throw %
68% (15-22)
21
Turnovers
14
51
Rebounds
36
9
Largest Lead
9
Game Information
Louisville, KY
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Haywoode Workman
Referee:Mark Lindsay
Team Stats
| FG | 38-79 | 34-83 |
| Field Goal % | 48 | 41 |
| 3PT | 5-15 | 13-32 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 41 |
| FT | 20-22 | 15-22 |
| Free Throw % | 91 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 36 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 13 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 38 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 23 |
| Steals | 6 | 12 |
| Blocks | 4 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 21 | 14 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 27 | 15 |
| Fast Break Points | 10 | 11 |
| Points in Paint | 42 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 20 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 9 | 9 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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