Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Heat debut. Afterward, he was more interested in discussing what he hadn’t done well enough. Miami lost 131-106 to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, an opening-night disappointment that prompted Antetokounmpo to question his new…
Giannis Antetokounmpo challenged the Miami Heat's effort following a 131-106 opening-night blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Despite scoring 35 points in his Heat debut, Antetokounmpo held himself accountable and emphasized that the team must respond better to adversity.
Minnesota dominated behind Anthony Edwards' 45 points and LaMelo Ball's 21 points, combining for 21 three-pointers. Antetokounmpo called for greater physicality when opponents get hot, as the rebuilt Heat squad prepares to face the Detroit Pistons on Friday.
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