We Can Beat Everybody: Edwards, Reid Power Timberwolves Past Heat
MIAMI, Jan 4, 2026 — Anthony Edwards didn’t just bring 33 points to South Beach on Saturday night; he brought a warning for the rest of the league. In a high-octane 125-115 victory that snapped the Miami Heat’s four-game winning streak, Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-13) proved they could weather the storm and close out elite competition on the road.
The win improves Minnesota to 2-1 on their current four-game road trip, a crucial bounce-back after a rocky start to the week. While the Heat (19-16) looked to extend their home-court dominance, they ultimately had no answer for Minnesota’s two-headed monster of Edwards and Naz Reid, who combined for 62 points.
The Ant-Man and The Big Man
While Edwards headlined the box score with 33 points, 5 assists, and 3 rebounds, the game’s momentum shifted significantly thanks to the spark off the bench. Naz Reid was electric, pouring in 29 points—20 of which came in a blistering second-half performance that kept the Heat at bay.
Minnesota’s offense was firing on all cylinders, finding contributions across the roster:
Anthony Edwards: 33 PTS, 10-19 FG, 5 AST
Naz Reid: 29 PTS (20 in the second half)
Julius Randle: 23 PTS, 10 REB
Rudy Gobert: 13 PTS, 12 REB
The Timberwolves seized control in the fourth quarter, using a 19-4 run to turn a precarious four-point lead into a comfortable 19-point cushion. “We listened tonight and it worked,” Edwards said of the team’s defensive discipline, a quality that had been lacking in their previous outing against Atlanta.
Confidence at an All-Time High
The victory did more than just add a win to the column; it solidified the team’s belief in their championship caliber. Speaking via Legion of Hoops after the game, Edwards didn’t mince words regarding his team’s potential.
“I feel like we can beat everybody. If we play to a certain level, yeah, I feel like we can beat everyone.”
For Miami, the loss serves as a reality check. despite 21 points from Norman Powell and solid contributions from their bench, the Heat struggled to contain Minnesota’s size and athleticism in the paint. The Timberwolves shot 54% from the field and dominated the glass, out-rebounding Miami significantly.
