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Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves to blowout win over Heat
Anthony Edwards had a historic performance as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat by a wide margin.
The game was played in Miami, where Giannis Antetokounmpo made his Miami debut.
The result put Edwards's performance ahead of Antetokounmpo's debut in the game's main story.
The Timberwolves and Heat are the teams involved.
The win matters because Minnesota dominated Miami rather than merely edging past them.
No further details about the performance or what comes next are available.
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat 131–106 at Kaseya Center.
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points to lead Minnesota, making nine three-pointers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his debut for Miami.
Minnesota pulled away in the second half to secure the 25-point win.
- Who
- The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota, while Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami.
- What
- Minnesota beat Miami 131–106.
- When
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Kaseya Center in Miami.
- Why
- Edwards scored 45 points as Minnesota pulled away in the second half.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Antetokounmpo heard MVP chants from the home crowd.
Edwards scored 45 points, including nine three-pointers, as Minnesota beat Miami 131–106.
Minnesota pulled away from Miami.
- Final score
- Timberwolves 131, Heat 106
- Venue
- Kaseya Center
- Anthony Edwards
- 45 points; nine three-pointers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- 35 points in his Heat debut
- Margin
- Minnesota won by 25 points
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ANTHONY EDWARDS IS GOING OFF! 40 PTS 8 3PM MOST THREES IN A SEASON OPENER BY A WOLVES PLAYER IN FRANCHISE HISTORY 🤯
Ant and Giannis go back and forth 😤 Anthony Edwards: 21 PTS Giannis Antetokounmpo: 21 PTS Wolves lead at the break!
Not bad company for Ant 😮💨