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.

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.

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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game to be played on November 12, 2024 on ESPN.

As they prepare for a matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers (3-8), the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-4) currently are monitoring zero players on the injury report. The game starts at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday,

As they ready for a game against the Philadelphia 76ers (2-7), the New York Knicks (4-5) will be keeping their eye on three players on the injury report. The game tips at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, November 12 at Wells Fargo Center.