Heat Coach Reveals Bench Player Who Talked Wolves Superstar Into Frenzy

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect Anthony Edwards opened the 2026-27 season by dropping 45 points on the Miami Heat in a 131-106 win Wednesday night at Kaseya Center. Edwards shot 16-of-29 from the field and 9-of-17 from three, with 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. When the dust settled, Ant was a +25. His 45 points are the most by any Timberwolves player in a season opener in franchise history. Edwards also became only the third player in NBA history to score more than 40 points on opening night multiple times during his career. The other two to do it are Michael Jordan (3x) and Wilt Chamberlain (4x). ANT JUST WENT OFF TO LEAD MINNESOTA TO VICTORY! 45 PTS 10 REB 9 3PM FIRST PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY WITH 45+ PTS, 10+ REB, AND 5+ 3PM IN A SEASON OPENER 🤯 https://t.co/m1Y3cKKUAE NBA (@NBA) October 22, 2026 Since Wednesday s season opener, the league has been in awe of the Wolves new backcourt. We all knew Ant would be a better version of himself with LaMelo Ba