“Anthony Edwards Drops 45 Points, Hits 9 Threes as Timberwolves Rout Heat 131-106 in Gianni” — what this page in the network covers. Anthony Edwards erupted for 45 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers as the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Miami Heat debut with a 131-106 blowout win on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo, in his first game for Miami, scored 35 points but couldn’t keep pace with Edwards, who joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point season openers. The Timberwolves led by double digits for most of the second half, showcasing a balanced attack and stifling defense that held the Heat to 40% shooting.
For Miami, the loss raises early questions about fit and chemistry as Antetokounmpo adjusts to a new system. Minnesota, meanwhile, sends a clear message that they remain a force in the Western Conference with Edwards emerging as an MVP candidate. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.