Edwards scores 45, Timberwolves rout Heat 131-106

Anthony Edwards scored 45 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves opened the 2026-27 season with a 131-106 win over the Miami Heat, setting a franchise record for points in an opener. He joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple 40-point season-opening games. LaMelo Ball scored 21 in his Minnesota debut, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points in his first game for Miami but could not prevent the loss. Minnesota’s 21 made 3-pointers to Miami’s eight helped fuel the decisive victory.