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Heat vs. Timberwolves: Opening Night Showdown
22 Oct
Summary
- Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves face off on October 21, 2026.
- The game will be broadcast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Injury reports list key players Vladislav Goldin and Donte DiVincenzo as questionable/out.
The 2026-27 NBA season officially commences for the Miami Heat on October 21, 2026. They are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener at Kaseya Center. The game is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off and will be nationally televised on ESPN. Fans also have streaming options, including Fubo for in-market viewers.
Both teams are dealing with injury situations heading into the contest. The Heat have Vladislav Goldin listed as questionable due to an ankle issue. The Timberwolves will be without Donte DiVincenzo, who is out with an Achilles injury. Last season, the Heat averaged 120.9 points per game, while the Timberwolves conceded 114.6 points per game. The Timberwolves' offense, which scored 118.0 points per game, faced a Heat defense that allowed 118.5 points per game.
