Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat
· National Basketball Association
Regular Season Series
Series starts 10/21
Matchup Prediction
Heat: 50.9%
Timberwolves: 49.1%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index
Statistics
 MIN |
 MIA |
|
|---|---|---|
| - | Streak | - |
| 0.0 | Points Against | 0.0 |
Miami Heat Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson, G | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Dru Smith, G | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Bam Adebayo, C | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Rocco Zikarsky, C | Day-To-Day | Oct 16 |
| Donte DiVincenzo, G | Out | Oct 5 |
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DET
CHI
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BKNGame Information
Kaseya Center
Location: Miami, FL
Capacity:
2026-27 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Utah |
3 | 1 | .750 | - | W2 |
 Portland |
3 | 1 | .750 | - | L1 |
 Denver |
3 | 2 | .600 | 0.5 | W1 |
 Minnesota |
3 | 3 | .500 | 1 | L2 |
 Oklahoma City |
1 | 4 | .200 | 2.5 | L1 |
2026-27 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 1 | W4 | 0.8 | 4 |
 Orlando |
0.5 | 1 | W2 | 0.75 | 3 |
 Miami |
1 | 2 | L1 | 0.6 | 3 |
 Washington |
1.5 | 2 | L2 | 0.5 | 2 |
 Charlotte |
2.5 | 3 | L2 | 0.25 | 1 |
NBA News
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The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown and keeping James Wiseman on the roster as the team heads into its regular-season opener, sources told ESPN.
76ers, needing frontcourt help, convert 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall to two-way contract
The 76ers, dealing with injuries in the frontcourt, have converted center Tacko Fall to a two-way contract.
No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa injures ankle during Wizards' preseason finale
First overall pick AJ Dybantsa exited the Wizards' preseason finale after injuring his ankle on an awkward landing and will undergo further evaluation.