Ant, Wilt and Jordan: Timberwolves’ Star Joins a Small, Elite Opening-Night Scoring Club – WTOP News
Edwards scored 45 points and nine 3-pointers as Minnesota opened the season with a rout and spoiled Antetokounmpo’s Miami debut.
- On Wednesday, Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a season-opening 131-106 victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center, scoring 45 points.
- Antetokounmpo made his Miami debut following an offseason trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, while LaMelo Ball also debuted for Minnesota with 21 points and six assists.
- Minnesota dominated from long range, hitting 21 three-pointers compared with eight for Miami; Edwards shot 16-for-29 from the floor, including 9-for-17 from three-point range.
- Antetokounmpo led Miami's scoring with 35 points but drew a flagrant foul for elbowing Terrence Shannon Jr., Minnesota's guard, during a drive to the basket.
- Edwards joined Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers, marking a historic achievement for Minnesota.
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Opening night of the 2026-27 NBA season didn’t ease anyone in. Kyrie Irving’s return ended with a blunt assessment of the Mavericks’ defense, Anthony Edwards dropped 45 to spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut, and Tyrese Haliburton fought back tears after his first game in 16 months. Elsewhere, Luka Doncic answered a rookie’s trash talk with […]
Wolves roll Heat in Ball + Kuminga’s team debuts
The Minnesota Timberwolves took down the Miami Heat 131-106 in their season opener on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards powered Minnesota with 45 points and 10 rebounds. LaMelo Ball added 21 points, six assists, and two steals. Jaden McDaniels tallied 17 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. Ayo Dosunmu chipped in 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jonathan Kuminga ended up with 12 points, four steals, and three assists. https:///Ti…
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