The Miami Heat defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night with a series of late-game surges. Despite keeping the game close through three quarters, Minnesota couldn?t hold on after Miami went on a 12-0 run late in the third quarter, and another 7-0 run midway through the fourth. Nonetheless, the Wolves are in better shape now than they were a few weeks ago, and should be proud of their recent play.

Shaquille O'Neal scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Heat.

Kevin Garnett had 22 points and 19 rebounds.