Miami Heat 94, Minnesota Timberwolves 122
NBA · 2026-01-06 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Miami Heat 122–94 on 2026-01-06 in NBA play, a 28-point result. A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:44 swung win probability 25% → 68%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Miami Heat lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 29 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 94 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 27 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 home team run ending at Q2 10:44 swung win probability 25% → 68%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q4 17-29 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at Q2 10:44 (win probability 25% → 68% for the home side).
- Shot 41.8% eFG vs a 54.2% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 18-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 12–0 | Q2 10:44 | 25% → 68% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q2 5:58 | 48% → 79% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 10–0 | Q3 8:57 | 77% → 98% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q4 8:42 | 99% → 100% |