Timberwolves Pull By Heat

     The Minnesota Timberwolves skipped by the Miami Heat 106-104 at Kaseya Center on Friday night. The Heat started a five-game homestand and fell four games below .500 for the fourth time this season. 

     Minnesota(36-29) blasted out to a 33-25 advantage at the end of the opening quarter. Miami(29-33) chipped at the lead during the second quarter and both teams were tied 52-52 at halftime. 

     It remained close as both clubs were even 80-80 at the conclusion of three quarters. The Timberwolves finished the fourth quarter on an 11-9 spurt. 

     Bam Adebayo composed a double-double with 29 points and 13 rebounds for the Heat. Tyler Herro was able to contribute 22 points and seven assists while Duncan Robinson dropped in 15 points. Seven Timberwolves players had double-digit scoring.