The Miami Heat visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, January 6, at Target Center in Minneapolis, tipping off at 8:00 p.m. ET. Miami holds a 20-16 record, while Minnesota leads with 23-13.
Miami enters the matchup on a one-game winning streak after a 125-106 victory over New Orleans, while the Timberwolves have won three straight, including a 141-115 road win at Washington. Minnesota defeated Miami 125-115 in their only meeting earlier this week.
The Heat’s injury report lists Tyler Herro (questionable, right big toe contusion) and Jaime Jaquez Jr. (questionable, right ankle sprain), while Bam Adebayo, Pelle Larsson, Norman Powell, and Dru Smith are available. Terry Rozier remains out and will not travel with the team.
Minnesota is without Enrique Freeman (G League – Two-Way), Terrence Shannon Jr. (left foot strain), and Rocco Zikarsky (G League – Two-Way).
Miami relies on Norman Powell, averaging 24.4 points with 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists, and Andrew Wiggins, who contributes 16.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Bam Adebayo adds a double-double threat with 17.3 points and 9.5 rebounds.
The Timberwolves lean on Anthony Edwards, who averages 29.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists, and Julius Randle, contributing 22.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Rudy Gobert anchors the paint with 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, providing defensive stability.
