The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 131-106 road win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at Kaseya Center. Anthony Edwards scored 45 points with nine three-pointers, setting a new franchise record for the most points scored by a player in a season opener, according to Sports Illustrated.
Edwards shot 55 percent from the floor and added 10 rebounds with a plus-minus of +25. LaMelo Ball made his Timberwolves debut with 21 points and six assists, offering an early look at Minnesota's new backcourt pairing. The Timberwolves made 21 threes compared to eight for Miami and held a 52-34 advantage on the boards.
The night was also the regular-season debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Heat, and he delivered 35 points with six rebounds, though he finished minus-11. Bam Adebayo added 15 points with seven rebounds and three steals for Miami, while Davion Mitchell handed out 10 assists.
Minnesota dominated the middle quarters, outscoring Miami 35-27 in the second and 30-22 in the third to take firm control. The Timberwolves played without Donte DiVincenzo.
Both teams start 1-0 and 0-1 respectively, and they meet again on Friday, October 23: Minnesota visits the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. ET, while Miami hosts the Detroit Pistons at 8 p.m. ET. The Wolves' revamped roster could not have asked for a sharper opening statement.