MINNEAPOLIS With Patrick Beverley taking the lead in his first season with the team, the Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to prove they're no longer a pushover.
We're just (checks calendar) days away from the 2022 NBA trade deadline, meaning we could see some huge roster shake-ups as teams prepare for a playoff push or sell off some veterans to continue their rebuilds.
Miami Heat at Minnesota Timberwolves Preview
The Miami Heat conclude a four-game road trip Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves
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Game time: 10 p.m., ET
TV: Bally Sports Sun
Betting line: Heat 6.5
VITALS: The Heat and Timberwolves meet for the first of two matchups this regular season. Last season, Minnesota swept the series and has currently won four-straight overall. The Heat are 33-27 all-time versus the T-Wolves during the regular season, including 17-12 in home games and 16-15 in road games . Forward Trevor Ariza has scored in double-figures in his last two games and five times overall since joining the team March 17 . Guard Kendrick Nunn is averaging 16.0 points over his last six games while shooting 56 percent from the field, including 42 percent from 3-point range . For the Heat, Andre Iguodala (hip) is questionable, Gabe Vincent (knee) is probable and Victor Oladipo (knee) is out. For the Timberwolves, guard Malik Beasley (hamstring) is out and center Karl