The Miami Heat welcomed back Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Adebayo's return was highlighted by his tight bond with Josh Richardson, as mentioned in a podcast. The Heat dominated the first half with Adebayo and Herro contributing significantly, leading 67-54 at halftime. However, the Timberwolves rallied in the second half, outscoring the Heat at the rim and ultimately winning 112-108. The Heat's struggles in the fourth quarter continued, as they lost their sixth game this season after entering the fourth quarter with a lead. The Heat's inability to secure victories in the fourth quarter has become a significant concern this season.
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."
DJ J-Rich? 😮💨 From "Miami Mic'd Up," presented by @CelsiusOfficial: Josh Richardson talks to @JeremyTache about his recent DJ gig in South Beach 👀 🟢: https://t.co/mJ9qA20l7v https://t.co/pTOVqw2kjF
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 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
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.
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
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
"He was part of the process of me coming back." Josh Richardson delves into his tight bond with Bam Adebayo, both on and off the court. 🙌 Listen to "Miami Mic'd Up" with @JeremyTache, presented by @CelsiusOfficial, wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 https://t.co/x4pC8s1pTX
From 'Miami Mic'd Up' presented by @CelsiusOfficial: Josh Richardson tells @JeremyTache why he was excited to return to South Florida and reunite with the @MiamiHEAT 🏝️. 🍎: https://t.co/7tFdWxO4ln https://t.co/7hDdZaSOx9
The Heat have Bam back tonight, and @J_Rich1 tells @jeremytache that means the best defender in the NBA is back on the court. Listen to the full episode, presented by @celsiusofficial 🍎: https://t.co/7tFdWxO4ln 🟢: https://t.co/mJ9qA1ZNhX https://t.co/cMjJsYFpCq