After recently turning a corner from a tough stretch of losses, the Miami Heat have won five of their last six games.
They are coming off a most recent victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but will face a much tougher opponent Tuesday night against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves to open a four-game road trip. The Wolves just recently beat the Heat in Miami this past weekend, and now the Heat will aim to get revenge for the second matchup versus them in the span of four nights.
In that loss, Anthony Edwards torched the Heat defense with a game-high 33 points on 10 of 19 shooting on route to Minnesota securing the 125-115 victory. The only Miami scorer to put up 20+ points in that game was Norman Powell, who is coming off a career-game of 34 points and nine 3-pointers himself. Coach Erik Spoelstra will need a more balanced offensive production from the rotation to help supplement Powell if they want to take down the Wolves this time around.
Minnesota has won four of the last five matchups against the Heat.
Something to monitor ahead of tip-off is the status of Tyler Herro, who is listed as questionable. A return to the court for the former All-Star would be his first outing after a 13-game absence.
Injury Report (at the time of this publishing):
Minnesota Timberwolves:
- Terrence Shannon Jr. (foot) — OUT
- Enrique Freeman (g-league) — OUT
- Rocco Zikarsky (g-league) — OUT
Miami Heat:
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) — QUESTIONABLE
- Nikola Jovic (elbow) — PROBABLE
- Tyler Herro (toe) — QUESTIONABLE
- Keshad Johnson (back) — PROBABLE
- Terry Rozier (not with team) — OUT
Projected Starting 5 (subject to change):
Minnesota Timberwolves:
- Donte DiVincenzo, G
- Anthony Edwards, G
- Jaden McDaniels, F
- Julius Randle, F
- Rudy Gobert, C
Miami Heat:
- Davion Mitchell, G
- Norman Powell, G
- Andrew Wiggins, F
- Bam Adebayo, F/C
- Kel’el Ware, C
Broadcast Info:
- Tipoff: 8:00 PM EST
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (Eric Reid & John Crotty)
- Radio: AM 560 Sports WQAM & The HEAT Radio Network (Jason Jackson)
- Spanish Radio: WAQI 710 AM & The HEAT Spanish Radio Network (José Pañeda)
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The Wolves are healthy and we are pretty healthy too. As we found out two games ago, this is quite a step up from New Orleans. This is the type of team that we have to learn how to beat. This game will be more about physicality as opposed to finesse. The starters will probably be all right. Tonite will be a night for Ty, Niko, Pelle, (maybe Jaime), and Dru to step up in their roles. It’s going to be an exciting game to watch.
Jaquez back? Herro may play? Larsson will play?