The Miami Heat faced the Minnesota Timberwolves with Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro returning to the lineup. Adebayo and Herro made significant contributions, combining for 17 points in the first quarter. However, the Timberwolves rallied in the second half, outscoring the Heat and securing a 112-108 victory. The Heat's struggles in the fourth quarter have been a recurring issue this season, losing six games after leading in the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves' strong defense in the second half limited the Heat's scoring, particularly on non-rim shots.
Jamal Cain, RJ Hampton, Nikola Jovic and Cole Swider all available for the Heat tonight vs. Magic after playing for the Skyforce last night in Orlando.
Caron Butler excited to see son get opportunity with Heat’s G League: ‘It’s goosebumps’ https://t.co/F71VFhP5Fj Also, Erik Spoelstra on his Skyforce viewing experience and two Heat rotation players out tonight vs. Magic
New Heat Check podcast: What's going on in the fourth quarter? Discussing the returns of Adebayo and Herro, and other stuff https://t.co/byUUI5NK3H
A New Heat Check podcast: What's the solution for the Heat's fourth-quarter issues? Discussing the returns of Adebayo and Herro, and other stuff https://t.co/byUUI5NK3H
Caron Butler excited to see son get opportunity with Heat’s G League: ‘It’s goosebumps’ https://t.co/fQEnK8sp2U
NEW: Caron Butler excited to see son get opportunity with Heat’s G League: ‘It’s goosebumps’ https://t.co/F71VFhP5Fj Also, Erik Spoelstra on his Skyforce viewing experience and two Heat rotation players out tonight vs. Magic
What’s behind the Heat’s fourth-quarter problem this season? A look at the alarming numbers https://t.co/80nB1fbnaK
What's behind the Heat’s fourth-quarter problem so far this season? A look at the numbers and why it's hard to diagnose https://t.co/vmE3Y3amA5
What was one of the Heat’s biggest strengths last season has turned into one of its biggest weaknesses so far this season. What's behind the Heat’s fourth-quarter problem? https://t.co/vmE3Y3amA5
Through the first 27 games, the Heat has already lost six games this season after entering the fourth quarter with a lead. Last regular season? The Heat lost just five games when entering the fourth quarter with a lead. https://t.co/cavLD8rCgu
NEW: What was one of the Heat’s biggest strengths last season has turned into one of its biggest weaknesses so far this season. What's behind the Heat’s fourth-quarter problem? https://t.co/vmE3Y3amA5 “We’re just coming out not going for that final blow, that knockout punch."
Wolves defense in the 2nd half: 42 pts allowed, 36/35/66 splits for Heat shooting, 6 TOs forced, 5 blks, 4 stls, held Butler to 3 pts on 1-5, Herro to 8p. Spoelstra: "Gobert had a massive impact in that fourth quarter as a deterrent on whatever action we were running."
Takeaways as Heat’s second-half collapse vs Timberwolves spoils return of Adebayo, Herro https://t.co/EOLbPnqxgG
Wolves rally from 17 down to beat Heat 112-108 https://t.co/NXWFRbveRA
Miami shot 4-of-9 from three, 4-of-14 in the paint in the fourth quarter. All those non-rim shots they were converting in the first half dried up.
The Heat has also now been outscored in the fourth quarter in 19 of the first 27 games. Tonight was the ninth time the Heat has lost a fourth quarter by double digits. https://t.co/VAQWjk7si7
Minnesota's length was probably the biggest difference tonight. The Timberwolves outscored the Heat 42-22 at the rim. Minnesota shot 21 of 28 at the rim. Miami shot 11 of 17 at the rim. And Heat went cold on non-rim twos, shooting 6 of 18 on those shots in the second half.
That is a BIG BOY win for the Wolves in Miami
FINAL: Timberwolves 112, Heat 108 Recap/takeaways to come... soonish
Heat - Wolves is going to be a fun finish
Heat shooting 3 of 10 on non-rim twos in the second half. https://t.co/sqXXHmlhRi
Heat leads 83-77 after three quarters. Jaime Jaquez Jr. shaken up on the final play of the quarter, an Anthony Edwards fadeaway jumper at the buzzer.
The wave is happening at the Heat-Timberwolves game. Miami up 80-75 with 1:32 left in the third quarter.
Heat 20-for-30 from inside the arc. They are killing Wolves with pace off turnovers. Wolves not executing: Not enough simple, quick passes, movement off the ball and quick decisions. Fundamentals.
Heat shot 13 of 22 non-rim twos in the first half, the type of shot you need to hit against this Timberwolves defense.
A confusing half if you're a Timberwolves watcher, but the mostly-healthy Heat look about exactly like you expect them to, making all the non-rim two's (13-of-22) they need to against this team.
Halftime Heat 67 Wolves 54 That all went perfectly. Herro 17 Butler 12 Bam 11 Duncan 8 Richardson 7 Jaquez 6 Heat shooting 58/39/92 @WaterCleanupFL
He's so back. Tyler with 17 points in the first half. https://t.co/lBmZqmDNhh
The Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate has signed JC Butler, the son of Caron Butler. LFG. 🔥 https://t.co/WFxOLZUIjz
Tyler and Bam combine for 17 first quarter points, and the @MiamiHEAT hold a 33-22 lead after ☝️ Stream the second quarter ➡️ https://t.co/6iR1VHZjwJ & the Bally Sports app! https://t.co/jH3UXlo8Xe
Wolves are on pace for 28 turnovers and zero threes after one quarter, which certainly plays into Miami's hands.
Picking up right where he left off 🪄 Tyler has 6 of our first 10 points https://t.co/fRw3rFi2sA
6 points early for Tyler Herro. Heat and Timberwolves tied 10-10. 6:34 left in the first quarter.
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro have the first 4️⃣ points for the @MiamiHEAT 😎 https://t.co/rhvvVz3dnz
Bam steals, passes to Caleb Martin, then lays down a dunk in the opening minute. He's back.
Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are back in the starting lineup vs. the Timberwolves. Herro has been out since Nov. 8 and Adebayo since Nov. 30. https://t.co/Mp895UYi2i
Programming note: I'm on Heat duty tonight. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in the starting lineup vs Timberwolves in their return with Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler and Caleb Martin. Kyle Lowry (soreness) out. Will join #FlaPanthers in-progress as they cap their road trip vs Calgary
Got the @Timberwolves in town to face the @MiamiHEAT at 7:30pm tonight on @BallyHEAT. Good to have @raf_tyler and @Bam1of1 back in the lineup tonight. @raf_tyler brings a true three level scorer who can make shots in 4Q as a closer. https://t.co/1UToWLOKab