The Minnesota Timberwolves will continue their East Coast road trip playing against the resurgent Miami Heat. It comes at the back of a frustrating loss to the Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks. The focus was all on Anthony Edwards, who furiously left the bench with eight minutes left after Chris Finch pulled the starters down 19. Anger usually results in Ant-Man bringing his best.

Having lost three of their last four, the Timberwolves need to regroup after their stunning beatdown at the hands of the Hawks. They need the best of Edwards against the Heat, who have won their previous four games. But is the 24-year-old available?

Is Anthony Edwards playing against the Miami Heat?

Wolves head coach Chris Finch criticized Ant-Man for his actions against the Hawks. However, his abrupt exit from the bench didn’t warrant any disciplinary action.

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Anthony Edwards is fully revved and prepared to face off against the Heat tonight. The Wolves’ charismatic guard has dealt with a few foot and hamstring troubles this season. Furthermore, Edwards was also listed as questionable against the Brooklyn Nets due to right shoulder soreness.

But the Timberwolves ace is full of grit. Minor ailments won’t prevent him from suiting up. And tonight, the All-Star guard will have every motive to bounce back from a humiliating night in Atlanta. Expect the ruthless version of him on the court, continuing his impressive season, averaging a career-high 29.1 points per game.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Miami Heat injury report (January 3)

Timberwolves injury report

The Timberwolves come into the matchup against the Heat with a relatively clean bill of health. Aside from Anthony Edwards, the rest of their starters are also healthy. Only one of their players appears on the injury report for the Timberwolves.

• Terrence Shannon Jr. – Out (left shoulder abductor hallucis strain)

Heat injury report

The Miami Heat, on the other hand, carries a lengthy list of players dealing with injuries. While it might be concerning, most of them are listed as probable, with only Tyler Herro remaining as a long-term absence for Vice City.

• Bam Adebayo – Probable (lower back soreness)
• Nikola Jovic – Probable (elbow)
• Jaime Jaquez Jr. – Probable (right thigh contusion)
• Pelle Larsson – Questionable (right ankle sprain)
• Tyler Herro – Out (toe injury)
• Terry Rozier – Out (indefinite leave)

Predicted starting lineups for Timberwolves vs Heat

The Timberwolves are the favorites when they start the game, given their strong 21-13 record against the Heat’s 19-15. Pat Riley’s side has a lot to catch up on, and if Ant suits up, the likelihood of the Wolves winning the game is a lot higher.