“I’m Still Not Sure What Exactly Giannis Antetokounmpo Saw in Miami”: NBA World Reacts as 2x MVP Faces Brutal Blowout Loss in Heat Debut

The Miami Heat opened their season with a disappointing 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

By Advait Jajodia · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:34 AM

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Fans questioned Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami after the Heat suffered a 131-106 blowout loss in his debut.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 behind 45 points and 10 rebounds from Anthony Edwards.
Antetokounmpo led Miami with 35 points and six rebounds, while teammate Bam Adebayo scored 15 points.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his Miami Heat debut, but the team suffered a 131-106 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fans on social media reacted by questioning Antetokounmpo's offseason decision to join Miami, suggesting he is facing the same lack of supporting help he experienced in Milwaukee.

Bam Adebayo added 15 points for Miami as Minnesota's bench outscored the Heat's reserves. Meanwhile, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards delivered a historic performance, posting 45 points and 10 rebounds to join Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain with multiple 40-point season openers.

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