Minnesota Timberwolves defeat Miami Heat in preseason game

On October 11, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a narrow 125-124 victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center. This result marked the first loss for the Miami Heat during their current NBA preseason campaign.

The Miami Heat played without several key players, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Head coach Erik Spoelstra also sidelined Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Bobby Portis. Minnesota controlled much of the game, holding a 91-84 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Although Miami staged a late comeback with a 40-point final period, they were unable to overcome the deficit, with Ryan Conwell missing the final shot that could have changed the outcome.

Nikola Jovic stood out for Miami, finishing the game with 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in 25 minutes of play. Coach Spoelstra praised the effort of his squad despite the experimental lineup and the narrow defeat.