Anthony Edwards just absolutely lit up the Miami Heat for a game-high 45 points, looking like the best player on the court, as the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated their season opener 131-106 on the road Wednesday night. It wasn’t just a big win, though. It was a massive statement, especially after former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson had some choice words for Ant and the T-Wolves leading up to the game.
Ochocinco’s Doubt, Ant’s Fire
The beef between Johnson and Edwards started brewing last week, and it’s been must-watch. Edwards, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, went on a live stream and laid out his expectations for the T-Wolves, saying, “We gon’ foul the s–t out you. It’s a bunch of bulls–t this year.” That’s the kind of talk that gets people hyped, or in Ochocinco’s case, gets them talking back.
On a later episode of Nightcap, Johnson fired back, questioning whether Edwards and the T-Wolves would actually be a factor in the 2026-27 NBA campaign. He didn’t mince words either. “Hey, that little soliloquy he gave. I mean, it was fine and dandy,” Johnson said. “You know, they could be on the BS or whatever they talking about. I know they exciting. They’ll be fun to watch, but they ain’t scary. They going to be entertaining. You know, it’s going to be worth the money. You know, outside of that, I mean, they ain’t they ain’t really scaring nobody.” To cap it off, Johnson even went as far as to suggest the Heat would stomp the Timberwolves in the first game of the season. Ouch.
The Game, The Response
Well, that prediction aged like milk left out in the Miami sun. Minnesota didn’t just win, they dominated from start to finish, completely flipping Johnson’s script. And who was leading the charge? Anthony Edwards, naturally. Dropping 45 points and making it look effortless, he was *the* guy.
Chad Johnson was actually there, in attendance for the game, and Edwards was definitely aware of it. Multiple videos of them jawing back and forth went absolutely viral on social media. It was clear Ant took those comments personally, and he delivered the ultimate on-court response. You don’t get much scarier than a player dropping 45 points on your home court after you publicly doubted them.
What a way to kick off the season. Edwards just put the league on notice that his words and his game both carry some serious weight. If this is the kind of fire that gets sparked when someone says the T-Wolves “ain’t scary,” then we are all in for an absolutely wild ride this year. Can’t wait to see what Ant does next.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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