Nikola Jovic stepped up in the clutch to help the Miami Heat secure a 95-94 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending Miami’s three-game skid. With 7.8 seconds left, Jovic went to the basket for a layup and drew a foul, making the free throw to give Miami its first advantage since 63-61. In his first game coming off the bench, Jovic made a significant impact with 15 points and seven rebounds.
Conley’s Last-Second Shot Falls Short
The Timberwolves had an opportunity to regain the advantage, but Mike Conley’s buzzer-beater 3-point shot missed the mark. Jaden McDaniels had momentarily put Minnesota ahead with a putback shot, but Jovic’s timely performance clinched the Heat’s win.
Herro Leads the Charge in Butler’s Absence
With star Jimmy Butler out, Tyler Herro rose to the occasion, tallying a team-best 26 points. Herro’s scoring performance kept the Heat in the game and enabled them to secure the victory.
Timberwolves’ Struggle from Deep
Anthony Edwards topped the Timberwolves with 22 points, yet the team had difficulties with three-point shooting. They started with only 3-for-15 shooting from three-point range, falling behind by 12 points early on. Minnesota narrowed the score to 52-51 by halftime, but they couldn’t sustain enough offensive output to clinch the victory.
Clutch performance of Jovic and Herro’s consistent scoring helped Miami Heat overcome their struggles, creating an exhilarating conclusion to a closely fought match.
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