Minnesota Timberwolves 131, Miami Heat 106
NBA · 2026-10-21 · Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Miami Heat 131–106 on 2026-10-21 in NBA play, a 25-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:12 swung win probability 69% → 35%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 131 |
| Miami Heat | 32 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 106 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q2 4:12 swung win probability 69% → 35%.
Why Miami Heat lost
- Lost Q2 27-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:51 (win probability 58% → 30% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 17-4.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q1 5:51 | 58% → 30% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q2 4:12 | 69% → 35% |
| Miami Heat | 9–0 | Q3 7:47 | 2% → 18% |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 8–0 | Q4 10:50 | 1% → 0% |