Scouting report: This is the first game of a two-game season series that concludes Nov. 24 in Minnesota. … The Heat swept last season's two-game series, after splitting in each of the previous three seasons. … This is the fifth game of a season-longest six-game homestand for the Heat that so far is off to a 2-2 start. … The Heat are coming off Saturday's 96-90 loss to the Celtics. … This is the start of a two-game trip for the Timberwolves, who have been idle since Friday's 119-116 victory over visiting Oklahoma City, when center Karl-Anthony Towns went for 33 points and 19 rebounds, supported by 25 points from Jimmy Butler. … The Timberwolves' offseason overhaul included the additions of Butler, Jeff Teague, Taj Gibson, Jamal Crawford, Aaron Brooks and former Heat 10-day prospect Marcus Georges-Hunt, with Andrew Wiggins recently signed to an extension. … Hassan Whiteside (knee) is questionable for the Heat, with Rodney McGruder (leg) out and A.J. Hammons, Derrick Walton Jr. and Matt Williams Jr. on G League assignment. … For the Timberwolves, Justin Patton (foot) is out.