MIAMI – The Heat pride themselves on being the toughest NBA team, to the point that the words "Heat Culture" are stamped across center court and their jerseys for Monday's game.
They have the deep playoff runs the last few seasons to back up those words. The Timberwolves are trying to reach that level in the league, and Monday marked a chance to prove to one of the league's elite in their building that they can hang with them when they are near full strength.
The teams traded punches for most of the quarter, with the Wolves coming out on top 112-108.