Nearly every Minnesotan knows that a hat trick occurs when a hockey player scores 3 goals in one game. It is widely celebrated, especially when the goals are scored in each of the three periods.

Tipoff is at 8 p.m. ET at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Minnesota is favored by 5.5 points in the latest Timberwolves vs. Heat ...

As Windhorst observes, Minnesota star Anthony Edwards and Durant have a good relationship stemming from last year’s Olympics.