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Anthony Edwards scores 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis’s Miami debut
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Minnesota defeated Miami 131-106 in the season opener. Edwards became only the third player to record multiple 40-point opening games, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 in his first game since joining Miami, but the Timberwolves pulled away after halftime.
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Context & caveats
- Antetokounmpo’s flagrant foul was assessed during the game; the supplied report does not indicate further discipline.
Why this made the edition
A completed season-opening result combining a major offseason move, an exceptional 45-point performance and a notable NBA debut.
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