Just like that, a new era of Miami Heat basketball began, and the difference showed from tipoff, most notably on the scoreboard (it didn’t last). Giannis made his impact right away, scoring 14 first-quarter points and going downhill as often…
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 in their season opener. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 14 first-quarter points to lead an initial surge, Minnesota seized momentum late in the first half to take a 10-point lead into halftime behind Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.
Minnesota expanded their advantage in the second half as Edwards consistently scored from beyond the arc. The Heat struggled defensively and shot below 30% from three-point range, with Antetokounmpo exiting midway through the fourth quarter before the Timberwolves closed out the blowout victory.
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