Timberwolves rout Heat 131-106 as Anthony Edwards scores 45 in season opener
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Miami Heat 131-106 Wednesday night in Miami. Anthony Edwards scored 45 points on nine 3-pointers and had 10 rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 in his Heat debut but fouled out. Minnesota outscored Miami 63-24 on 3-pointers.
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Why it matters
Minnesota fans get a fast start to the season from a team that outscored Miami 63-24 from three-point range and won the rebounding battle 52-34. The win came in Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut for the Heat.
What to watch
The Timberwolves play at Orlando on Friday, according to AP.
Sources
- KSTP (AP): Anthony Edwards scores 45, Wolves roll past Heat 131-106
- CBS Minnesota: Timberwolves rout Heat 131-106 in Antetokounmpo's debut
- KARE 11 (AP): Wolves roll past Heat 131-106
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