Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves rout Heat in season opener
Minnesota defeats Miami 131-106 in Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Heat.
At a glance
- Edwards scored 45 points with nine three-pointers in the Timberwolves' win
- Edwards joined Chamberlain and Jordan as the only players with multiple 40-point season-opener games
- Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his first game with the Heat
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat in the season opener on Wednesday night. Edwards made nine three-pointers in the performance, becoming only the third player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games in season openers, alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made his debut for Miami, scoring 35 points in the loss.
Why it matters
The result marks the opening of the NBA season and highlights strong individual performances from two of the league's notable players.
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