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Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters out

After starting the preseason 2-0, the Miami Heat took their first loss on Saturday evening with a final score of 125-124 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Unlike the first two outings— where Heat fans got a glimpse of what’s to come…

By Dan Riccio · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:19 AM

Key Things to Know

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 125-124 in a preseason matchup on Saturday.
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra rested his regular starters and core rotation players for the contest.
Rookie Ryan Conwell led Miami off the bench with 22 points, nine assists, and five rebounds.

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The Miami Heat suffered their first preseason defeat on Saturday, narrowly falling 125-124 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach Erik Spoelstra chose to rest his starters and primary rotation players, fielding a starting lineup featuring Tre Donaldson, Pelle Larsson, Simone Fontecchio, Nikola Jovic, and Nick Richards ahead of their regular season opening matchup against Minnesota.

Despite the altered lineup, Miami stayed competitive behind rookie Ryan Conwell, who posted 22 points, nine assists, and five rebounds off the bench. Vlad Goldin added 18 points, while Jovic tallied 16 points and Fontecchio scored 14. The Heat continue their preseason against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.

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Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters out

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