Edwards, Timberwolves Spoil Antetokounmpo's Heat Debut
Edwards became the third player with multiple 40-point season openers as Minnesota shot 21 3-pointers and rolled past Miami.
- 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 scored 35 points in his first appearance with Miami, but Edwards was unstoppable with nine three-pointers.
NBA: Anthony Edwards erupts for 45, Wolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night.
Chicago (USA), 21 Oct (EFE).- Anthony Edwards, with 45 points, 10 rebounds and 9 triples, tied Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat this Wednesday and led the Minnesota Timberwolves victory by 131-106 in the Florida team field. Antetokounmpo premiered his stage in Miami with 35 points and 6 [...] Entry 106-131. Anthony Edwards bitter Antetokounmpo's debut in Miami was first published in HolaNews.
Minnesota 131, Miami 106
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The RecordEdwards hits 9 3-pointers, scores 45 as Timberwolves beat Heat 131-106
MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Edwards hit nine 3-pointers and scored 45 points to join an elite club, LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut and the Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game with Miami by beating the Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night.
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