Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves regular season game: Full injury report, who’s out, where to watch, and more (January 6, 2026) | NBA News
The Miami Heat will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 6, 2026, at Target Center in Minneapolis. This will be the second meeting between the teams in three days, following Minnesota’s 125-115 win on January 3. Miami will try to split the short series and open its road trip with a win.Both teams have reasons to treat this game as important. Miami has stayed competitive while dealing with absences and needs results away from home. Minnesota has been steady at Target Center and is trying to hold position in a crowded Western Conference standings.
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwoves Injury report (January 6, 2026)
Miami Heat will be short-handed again. Jaime Jaquez Jr. will miss the game with a right ankle sprain. Tyler Herro will be questionable because of a right big toe contusion, and his status may not be clear until close to tip-off. Nikola Jovic, who has a left groin issue, and Keshad Johnson, dealing with back spasms, are expected to be available. Terry Rozier will sit out due to suspension.Minnesota Timberwolves’ injury report is lighter but includes a key player. Anthony Edwards will be questionable with right foot injury maintenance after being added late. Other than that, the Timberwolves have no significant rotation issues, with only G League and two-way players unavailable.
Where to watch tonight’s Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves (Jan 6, 2026)
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will air locally on NBC and FDSN, with Peacock carrying the national stream. Highlights and replays will be available later on NBA.com and ESPN platforms, including for viewers outside the United States.
Key matchups in tonight’s game
Norman Powell has been carrying much of Miami’s scoring, averaging 24.4 points per game. He is expected to line up against Edwards, who is averaging 29.1 points and scored 33 in the previous meeting. In the frontcourt, Bam Adebayo will be matched with Naz Reid, who made an impact in the last game with his scoring and rim protection.Miami will bring one of the league’s most productive offenses into the matchup. Minnesota will lean on a defense that has been reliable throughout the season.
Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves Team overview
Heat: 120.8 points per game, 117.3 allowed, 1.119 offensive rating, 7-10 on the roadTimberwolves: 119.6 points per game, 114.6 allowed, 1.141 offensive rating, 12-6 at home
Miami Heat vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game context
Miami will come in having won five of its last six games and will look to carry that form onto the road. Minnesota enters at 23-13, sixth in the Western Conference, and has played well at home. Betting lines list the Timberwolves as 7.5-point favorites, reflecting their home record and defensive consistency.
Players to watch
Powell has been in good form, including a recent 34-point game with nine three-pointers. Edwards remains Minnesota’s main option if he is cleared to play. Reid, after scoring 29 points in the previous meeting, could again play a key role off the bench.
