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Giannis calls out Heat’s effort after blowout loss to Timberwolves

Giannis Antetokounmpo put himself at the front of the Miami Heat’s list of corrections after a disappointing regular-season debut. Following Miami’s 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Antetokounmpo said the Heat needed greater effort and more trust. His…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:50 AM
Giannis calls out Heat’s effort after blowout loss to Timberwolves
Key Things to Know
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo called out Miami's effort and trust after a 131-106 opening-night loss to Minnesota.
  • Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 35 points and six rebounds in his debut.
  • Bam Adebayo criticized Miami's rebounding after Minnesota secured 17 offensive rebounds to the Heat's four.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Giannis Antetokounmpo called for improved effort and trust after the Miami Heat suffered a 131-106 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their season opener. Despite scoring 35 points and recording six rebounds in his regular-season debut for Miami, Antetokounmpo placed responsibility on himself and stressed that the team failed to work together effectively.

Bam Adebayo highlighted a severe 17-to-4 offensive rebounding disparity and called for consistent defensive pressure, while head coach Erik Spoelstra noted that Miami must step up defensively and fix an offense that did not resemble expectations.

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