Nikola Jovic made the tying layup and go-ahead foul shot with 7.8 seconds left to send the Miami Heat past the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-94 and stop their three-game losing streak.

The Miami Heat got the victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves without their best player in Jimmy Butler thanks to Nikola Jovic and a crucial defensive stop on the following possession.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) (middle) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 95-94 dramatic win over the Minnesota Timberwolves (6-4) on Sunday night at Target Center to snap a three-game skid and improve to 1-2 on its six-game trip.

On a night when the Heat lacked much in the way of offense, they found points when needed most, with forward Nikola Jovic, on a night he was moved to the bench, closing the scoring on a driving layup that turned into a 3-point play with 7.8 seconds to play.