The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Miami won 1.
- Minnesota has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Miami could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Recently, Minnesota has had a run of games away from home.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Miami has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 16 losses, with a goal aggregate of 2136:2239 (averaging 106.8:112 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Miami against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with 1130:1166 goals (averaging 113:116.6 per game).
Standings
Pre-seasonWestern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Memphis Grizzlies | 4 | 3 | 1 | 470:443 | 0.750 |
| 2 | Utah Jazz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 453:439 | 0.750 |
| 3 | New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 3 | 1 | 442:441 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Golden State Warriors | 6 | 4 | 2 | 683:638 | 0.667 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 3 | 2 | 1 | 366:338 | 0.667 |
| 6 | Portland Trail Blazers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 351:344 | 0.667 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Clippers | 3 | 2 | 1 | 332:325 | 0.667 |
| 8 | Denver Nuggets | 5 | 3 | 2 | 578:571 | 0.600 |
| 9 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 6 | 3 | 3 | 697:709 | 0.500 |
| 10 | San Antonio Spurs | 5 | 2 | 3 | 572:544 | 0.400 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Lakers | 5 | 2 | 3 | 534:559 | 0.400 |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 4 | 1 | 3 | 457:486 | 0.250 |
| 13 | Phoenix Suns | 5 | 1 | 4 | 545:573 | 0.200 |
| 14 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 5 | 1 | 4 | 549:585 | 0.200 |
| 15 | Sacramento Kings | 5 | 0 | 5 | 514:588 | 0.000 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Boston Celtics | 4 | 4 | 0 | 507:432 | 1.000 |
| 2 | Atlanta Hawks | 5 | 4 | 1 | 613:586 | 0.800 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Nets | 4 | 3 | 1 | 497:464 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Orlando Magic | 4 | 3 | 1 | 495:468 | 0.750 |
| 5 | Detroit Pistons | 4 | 3 | 1 | 474:452 | 0.750 |
| 6 | Chicago Bulls | 5 | 3 | 2 | 610:574 | 0.600 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 5 | 3 | 2 | 640:612 | 0.600 |
| 8 | Washington Wizards | 4 | 2 | 2 | 453:455 | 0.500 |
| 9 | Toronto Raptors | 5 | 2 | 3 | 612:584 | 0.400 |
| 10 | Milwaukee Bucks | 5 | 2 | 3 | 547:599 | 0.400 |
| 11 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 3 | 1 | 2 | 348:361 | 0.333 |
| 12 | Indiana Pacers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 479:473 | 0.250 |
| 13 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4 | 1 | 3 | 454:480 | 0.250 |
| 14 | Charlotte Hornets | 4 | 1 | 3 | 386:444 | 0.250 |
| 15 | New York Knicks | 5 | 1 | 4 | 530:621 | 0.200 |
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