Minnesota Timberwolves Complete Season Sweep Of Miami Heat

The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t just beat the Miami Heat 122-94; they sent a message that resonated louder than the final buzzer. It wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. For a team that has sometimes struggled to keep its foot on the gas, this performance felt different. It felt mature. It felt championship-caliber.

Edwards and Gobert: A Nightmare Duo For Opponents

Let’s talk about Anthony Edwards. He was listed as “questionable” with a foot injury before tip-off. If that was him hurt, the rest of the league should be terrified of him healthy. Edwards dropped 26 points, drained five threes, and generally looked like the most unbothered person in the arena.

The only thing that could stop him on Tuesday was the whistle. Foul trouble sat him down for stretches in the first and third quarters, but it didn’t matter. When he was on the floor, he was electric. When he was off it, his teammates picked up the slack without blinking.

Then there’s Rudy Gobert. While Edwards brings the flash, Gobert brings the crash. The big man was a rebounding machine, pulling down 17 boards to go with his 13 points. He’s the safety blanket every team wishes they had. When asked post-game how good this team could be, Gobert didn’t mince words: “A championship team.”

A Second Half Surge That Left Miami Reeling

The game was actually competitive for a minute there. At halftime, the Timberwolves held a modest seven-point lead. But the second half? That was pure domination.

The Timberwolves came out of the locker room and simply suffocated the Heat. It wasn’t just one guy, either. Julius Randle chipped in a solid double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds), and Jaden McDaniels added 19 points to the mix.

But the real dagger came from Donte DiVincenzo. He’s been in a bit of a shooting slump lately, but on Tuesday, he snapped out of it, hitting four of his last five triples. When DiVincenzo is hitting shots, this Timberwolves offense goes from dangerous to impossible to guard.

Why This Timberwolves Win Matters More

Sure, it’s just one game in January. But context is everything. This was Minnesota’s second win over Miami in four days, and their third straight victory overall. They didn’t just scrape by; they blew the doors off.

The Heat (20-17) aren’t a bad team. They even got Tyler Herro back from injury. But Minnesota made them look ordinary. The Heat shot just 36% from the field, struggling to find any rhythm against a Wolves defense that was rotating on a string.

This wasn’t a fluke. This was a team finding its identity at the right time. The passing was crisp, the transition defense was locked in, and the vibes? The vibes were immaculate.