Sports
Edwards' 45-point opener spoils Antetokounmpo's Heat debut
October 22, 2026 at 04:27 AM
3 reports · over 1 hour
ESESPN
Wolves' Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener
(opens the publisher’s site)
ESESPN
Giannis says new-look Heat 'got to trust each other more' after blowout loss
(opens the publisher’s site)
TGThe Guardian
Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut
(opens the publisher’s site)Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as Minnesota defeated Miami 131-106, spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heat debut in Wednesday's season opener.
- Edwards' 45 points were the most by a Minnesota player in a season opener.
- Edwards became the third NBA player with multiple 40-point season openers, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.
- Antetokounmpo scored 35 points with six rebounds in his Miami debut after an offseason trade from Milwaukee.
- Minnesota made 21 three-pointers to Miami's eight in the win.
- Antetokounmpo said the new-look Heat must trust each other more and improve their effort after the blowout loss.