Anthony Edwards absolutely torched the Miami Heat for 45 points and 10 rebounds in just 33 minutes during Wednesday’s season opener, completely stealing the show from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Minnesota star shot better than 55 percent from the field, leading the Timberwolves to a resounding 131-106 road win against Miami. Seriously, this dude was on fire from the jump.
Ant-Man Unleashed: A Historic Opening Night
This wasn’t Edwards’ first time lighting up opening night, which is wild to think about. By going off again in the season opener, the 25-year-old put his name right alongside some NBA legends in an exclusive club. Wednesday’s 45-point explosion marks his second 40-point performance in a season opener. He previously dropped 41 points in the Timberwolves’ opener last season. To put that into perspective, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain are the only other players in NBA history who have multiple 40-point openers. Talk about elite company.
Edwards’ blazing performance against the new-look Heat was a masterclass in scoring efficiency. He shot an incredible 16-of-29 from the field, including a ridiculous 9-of-17 from three-point range. While Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to keep pace for Miami with 35 points, no one else on the Heat roster even came close to matching his offensive output, let alone Edwards’ dominant showing. On top of the scoring, Ant-Man also became just the fifth player in NBA history to record at least 45 points and 10 rebounds in an opener, joining Anthony Davis as the only other active player to achieve that feat.
What’s Next For The Wolves?
With a performance like this right out of the gate, Edwards has absolutely set the tone for the Timberwolves’ season. This kind of explosive, history-making play makes you wonder what else is in store for him and the squad. If this is just the beginning, the entire league needs to be paying attention. Keep your eyes peeled, because it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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