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Heat Host Timberwolves: Streaks and Star Players Clash

1/4/2026

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Heat Host Timberwolves

The Miami Heat (19-15) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-13) on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in Miami.
The Heat enter with a four-game winning streak after defeating the Detroit Pistons 118-112.
Norman Powell leads Miami with 24.2 points per game.
Anthony Edwards averages 29.1 points for Minnesota after a 126-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under is 238.5.

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Edwards Dispute Escalates

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves left the court with 7:52 remaining in a 126-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks after a disagreement with head coach Chris Finch.
Edwards scored 30 points, but teammates including Rudy Gobert criticized the decision, noting a lack of energy and effort from the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves are 21-13 and will face the Miami Heat on January 3, 2026, amid injuries affecting both teams.

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Heat Host Timberwolves

The Miami Heat (19-15) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-13) on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in Miami.
The Heat enter with a four-game winning streak after defeating the Detroit Pistons 118-112.
Norman Powell leads Miami with 24.2 points per game.
Anthony Edwards averages 29.1 points for Minnesota after a 126-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
The Timberwolves are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under is 238.5.

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