Mike Conley first replaced Nickeil Alexander-Walker, then replaced Rudy Gobert.

The Miami Heat was ready to inbound the ball with 9 seconds remaining. The Heat caught Anthony Edwards on a back screen and Nikola Jovic broke away in front of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, making a layup and drawing a foul. His free throw gave the game the go-ahead Heat victory 95-94 against the Timberwolves on Sunday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the lineup change happened when Kevin Love entered the game. He decided to replace Gobert so Minnesota could change everything and win the 3-point shot. Alexander-Walker said he was slow to change back screens because the Wolves usually only change after the ball goes into play, which made him hesitate. Circumstances may dictate a change before the ball is in play, such as when someone gets caught.

“Prior to arrival, we normally try to connect with our guy unless there’s an emergency,” Conley said. “That was the idea. We were supposed to exchange once they had the ball inbounds.”

Gobert, meanwhile, was disappointed not to be on the field for the late defensive position.

“I’m pretty good at that end of the court and I live for those moments,” he said. “That’s what I do best. I was frustrated, of course, but the decisions. Coach made decisions, and we live with that.”

Finch said if he had the chance to compete in late-game lineups again, he would.

“I didn’t get it right tonight down the stretch. I didn’t get it right,” Finch said. “…If I had to go back and do it again, I would definitely do it differently.”