Nikola Jovic made the tying layup and go-ahead foul shot with 7.8 seconds left to send the Miami Heat past the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-94 and stop their three-game losing streak.

The Miami Heat got the victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves without their best player in Jimmy Butler thanks to Nikola Jovic and a crucial defensive stop on the following possession.

Playing without Jimmy Butler for the first time this season, the Heat found a way to escape with a much-needed win over a quality Timberwolves squad. After falling behind by eight points with 4:59 left in the fourth quarter, the Heat used a 12-4 run to erase an eight-point deficit and tie the score at 92 with 30 seconds to play.

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra might want to use Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Pistons as an amnesia game. Spoelstra called a timeout when the team had no

Nov 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: