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Heat 111 (53-23) - Timberwolves 92 (17-59) | Target Center
Leading 52-51 at half, the Wolves had everything right and looked to be in shape for a huge upset in the making over the Heat.
But after Miami stormed out of the break with a 23-1 run, chances quickly diminished for Minnesota. The Big 3 combined for 83 points and the Heat ran away with a 111-92 victory on Friday night at Target Center.
Minnesota successfully controlled the pace throughout the first half with a patient half-court attack. The Wolves got everyone involved early, including a bench led by Martell Webster that outscored the Heat reserves 39-16. After Minnesota took Miami out of its fast-paced element, head coach Erik Spoelstra revamped the Heat attack in the second half and had the team back to running.
Dwyane Wade scored 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter and fueled the game-changing run by turning the second half into a Miami Heat highlight reel. LeBron James recorded 27 points and 10 assists, while Chris Bosh added 24.