MIAMI, March 10 (UPI) -- Shaquille O'Neal had 32 points and nine rebounds Friday night to help Miami beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-91, for its fifth straight victory.
Miami had slim 29-25 advantage after the first quarter and 50-44 at the break.
The lead gradually grew to 93-77 midway through the fourth quarter.
Jason Williams had 20 points and six assists; Eddie Jones had 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists; and Alonzo Mourning added 14 points and five rebounds for the Heat, who have won their last 11 home games.
Kevin Garnett led Minnesota with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists.
Ricky Davis had 21 points and five rebounds; Mark Blount had 17 points and five rebounds; while Randy Foye had 12 points and two assists for the Timberwolves, who have dropped four of five.