Without Butler (ankle), Heat edge Timberwolves
Heat win third in a row; Butler doubtful for Saturday's game vs. Celtics
Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, and Tyler Herro each scored 20-plus points in the Heat's 113-110 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, and Tyler Herro each scored 20-plus points in the Heat's 113-110 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Adebayo led the way with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Butler added 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Herro chipped in with 20 points and 6 assists.
The Heat won their third straight game and improved to 13-9 on the season. The Timberwolves fell to 11-11.
Butler is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics due to an ankle injury. He suffered the injury in the second half of Wednesday's game.
Here are some additional highlights from the game:
- The Heat shot 46.7% from the field, while the Timberwolves shot 42.3%.
- The Heat outrebounded the Timberwolves 52-33.
- The Heat had 23 assists, while the Timberwolves had 18.
- The Heat forced 10 turnovers, while the Timberwolves forced 9.
The Heat will host the Celtics on Saturday night at 8:00 PM EST.