Ultimately a season-high-matching 20 turnovers proved costly for the Wolves as Nikola Jovic made a driving layup off an inbounds pass and drew a foul on Nickeil Alexander-Walker, making the ensuing free throw to put the Miami Heat up a point with 7.8 seconds remaining. Mike Conley missed an attempt at a game-winning 3-pointer as time expired.

The Timberwolves got what was coming to them Sunday night at Target Center. On a night in which the execution was severely lacking from start to finish — largely on the offensive end —

The Timberwolves had the lead much of the second half, but mistakes down the stretch of the game cost them the win

Mike Conley initially subbed out for Nickeil Alexander-Walker, then subbed back in for Rudy Gobert.