Brief

Timberwolves beat Heat 131-106 as LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards debut

Anthony Edwards set a franchise record with 45 points while LaMelo Ball debuted for Minnesota.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:46:24 GMT

Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA season opener on Wednesday, according to Bleacher Report.

What happened

Edwards scored 21 points in the first half and finished with 45, a franchise record for a season‑opening game. LaMelo Ball, making his debut after a trade from Charlotte, contributed solid minutes alongside Edwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo also debuted for Miami, posting a strong individual effort but unable to overcome the Timberwolves' lead.

What the reports add

The article notes that the Timberwolves hope Ball will help them contend in the Western Conference, while the Heat must adjust to playing without relying solely on Antetokounmpo.

What was said

Bleacher Report described Edwards' performance as "stealing the show" and said the Heat "clearly have some things to figure out" after the loss.

How it came about

Earlier Felo coverage detailed Antetokounmpo's preseason debut for Miami on Oct. 4, highlighting his limited minutes and the Heat’s missed playoffs the prior season.

Key facts

Timberwolves defeated Heat 131-106 in season opener (bleacherreport.com)
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points, a franchise record for a season opener (bleacherreport.com)
LaMelo Ball made his debut for Minnesota after being traded from Charlotte (bleacherreport.com)
Giannis Antetokounmpo debuted for Miami but the team lost (bleacherreport.com)