Minnesota Timberwolves Edge Miami Heat 125–124 in 2026–27 NBA Preseason Clash
The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Miami Heat 125–124 on October 10, 2026, in a tightly contested preseason game marked by strong individual scoring performances from both sides.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In a closely fought 2026–27 NBA preseason game on October 10, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat by a single point, 125–124. The Timberwolves outscored Miami across the quarters with a final tally that underscored the competitive nature of the matchup.
Minnesota's Nah'Shon Hyland led all scorers with 23 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including an impressive 5-of-6 from three-point range, along with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Teammate Zyon Pullin contributed 22 points, adding 8-for-8 shooting from the free-throw line, complementing his 7-of-9 field goals despite 4 turnovers.
On Miami's side, Ryan Conwell posted 22 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds while shooting 7-of-18 from the field and 2-of-9 from three-point range, also converting 6 of 7 free throws without turning the ball over. Vladislav Goldin added 18 points and 6 rebounds, shooting efficiently at 7-of-10 from the floor.
A notable contrast emerged in three-point shooting: Hyland’s 83.3% accuracy (5-of-6) from beyond the arc starkly outpaced Conwell’s 22.2% (2-of-9), a difference that helped Minnesota maintain their narrow lead in the final score.
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