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Timberwolves dominate Heat in season opener as Edwards scores 45

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:12 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Timberwolves dominate Heat in season opener as Edwards scores 45

Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season with a strong 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat. Anthony Edwards scored 45 points on 16-of-29 shooting, including nine three-pointers, and added 10 rebounds. Despite the loss, Miami's Giannis Antetokounmpo made his debut with 35 points. Edwards was frustrated post-game due to trash talk from a Heat bench player but used it to fuel his performance. The Timberwolves next face the Orlando Magic on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Timberwolves won their season opener 131-106 against the Heat.
•Anthony Edwards scored 45 points, recording a double-double.
•Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted for Miami, scoring 35 points.
•Edwards expressed frustration over trash talk from a Heat player.
•Minnesota will play the Orlando Magic next on Friday.

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8:12 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fires NSFW shot at Heat player who ‘crunk me up’

What they're saying

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The Minnesota Timberwolves made a strong statement to open their season with a 131-106 win over the Miami Heat . However, despite the convincing win, Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards was frustrated after the game because of an exchange with a Heat bench player. Edwards revealed that a Miami reserve had been talking trash during the game, and […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fires NSFW shot at Heat player who ‘crunk me up’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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