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Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Breaks LeBron James’ Record

The Miami Heat made the biggest splash of the NBA offseason when they traded with the Milwaukee Bucks to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sure, the Philadelphia 76ers landed LeBron James, but he’s 41 now. The Sixers also traded for Jaylen Brown…

By Billy Heyen · HEAVY

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:54 PM

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Giannis Antetokounmpo broke the Miami Heat record for most points scored in a franchise debut with 35.
Antetokounmpo's 35-point performance surpassed LeBron James' previous Heat debut mark of 31 points set in 2010.
The Miami Heat lost the debut contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Miami Heat debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, setting a new franchise record. Antetokounmpo's scoring performance surpassed LeBron James' previous franchise record of 31 points scored during a Heat debut in 2010.

Despite Antetokounmpo's record-setting offensive performance, the Heat were defeated by the Timberwolves in the contest. Antetokounmpo had arrived in Miami during the offseason following a major trade package sent to the Milwaukee Bucks.

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