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Ant, Wilt and Jordan: Timberwolves’ Star Joins a Small, Elite Opening-Night Scoring Club – WTOP News
Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple 40-point season openers.
- 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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Giannis Antetokounmpo might be regretting signing with the Miami Heat. Over the summer, Antetokounmpo forced his way out of Milwaukee to land in Miami. Unfortunately, Giannis has gotten off to a rocky start in Miami. Earlier this week, the Heat lost their opening game vs the Timberwolves by 25 points. On Friday, the Heat lost […]
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