nba Game Recap
Miami Falls 119-111 to Timberwolves - Recap
The Timberwolves got 24 points from Karl-Anthony Towns as Minnesota ran past Miami 119-111 on Friday at Target Center.
Minnesota won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +7.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 221.5.
Ricky Rubio had 17 points for Minnesota and Naz Reid chipped in with 16 points. D'Angelo Russell had 5 assists for the Timberwolves, while Jarred Vanderbilt was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Heat got a 30-point performance from Jimmy Butler, who was supported by 21 points from Trevor Ariza. Jimmy Butler had 8 assists in a losing cause for Miami, while Jimmy Butler grabbed 10 rebounds.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-33.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Clippers. The Heat will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Brooklyn.