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Wolves’ Edwards joins Wilt, MJ after dropping 40 in another opener

Anthony Edwards joined legends Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with multiple 40-point games in season openers.

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Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:48 AM

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Anthony Edwards joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple 40-point NBA season openers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 behind Edwards' game-high 45 points.
Edwards made nine 3-pointers, surpassing Miami's total of eight made 3-pointers as a team.

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Anthony Edwards scored 45 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Edwards joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to score at least 40 points in multiple season openers, having previously posted 41 points in the previous season's opener against Portland.

Edwards recorded 10 rebounds, three assists, and nine 3-pointers across 33 minutes, outscoring the entire Heat team from beyond the arc. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch praised Edwards' ability to thrive in key moments following the performance.

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