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Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut

The Guardian Sport · 22 October 2026 at 04:30

Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut

Edwards hits nine threes in 45-point explosion Antetokounmpo scores 35 in first game with Heat Minnesota rout Miami 131-106 in season opener 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 on Wednesday night.

Edwards became just the third player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games in season openers, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.

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Edwards makes NBA HISTORY as Giannis shines on Heat debut!

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Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Heat debut

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