The Miami Heat (15-5) were never really tested by the Minnesota Timberwolves (9-11) during a 103-82 drubbing in Minneapolis Saturday night.
The 'Wolves were without their superstar power forward Kevin Love as he attended to a family matter, and his absence was felt. The Wolves could not create any reliable offense as they shot just 29.3 percent from the field.
Miami's swarming defense not only stifled the opposition's offense but also created easy opportunities on the other end. The Heat scored 24 fast-break points, compared to 14 for the Timberwolves.
Key Player Grades
LeBron James, Miami Heat, Small Forward/Power Forward
What can be said about LeBron James that hasn't already been said? His dominance has become so redundant that people may now be taking it for granted.
Saturday, he coasted (yes, coasted) to 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Had he played during the fourth quarter of this blowout, another triple-double would have been his.
There are nights when it looks like he can beat opposing teams by himself, an ...
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Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Postgame Grades and Analysis
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