Anthony Edwards scores 45 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeat the Miami Heat 131-106 in the season opener, spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first game with Miami. Multiple outlets highlight that Edwards hits nine 3-pointers, and the Wolves’ offense leads to a lopsided result.
Coverage across outlets also stresses the historic nature of Edwards’ performance. The Guardian, Yahoo Sports and others note he becomes only the third player in NBA history to record multiple 40-point games in season openers, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Some reports add extra context such as Antetokounmpo scoring 35 in his Heat debut and LaMelo Ball scoring 21 in his Minnesota debut.
While the core game facts align, outlets frame the story differently—some focus on Edwards’ record and “spoiling” the high-profile debut, while others underline the contrast between Edwards’ scoring output and Giannis’ 35 points in a game Miami loses by 25.
