Timberwolves
HeatThe Minnesota Timberwolves routed the Miami Heat 131-106 on Wednesday, October 21, at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL.
The Timberwolves led 69-59 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 35-27.
Top performers
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 45 points on 16-of-29 shooting, including 9 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds. LaMelo Ball added 21 points and 6 assists. For the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting, with 6 rebounds. Bam Adebayo added 15 points and 7 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Anthony Edwards (45 points and 10 rebounds); Davion Mitchell (11 points and 11 assists).
- Anthony Edwards (MIN): 45 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 16-29 FG, 33 MIN
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 35 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 13-19 FG, 30 MIN
- LaMelo Ball (MIN): 21 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 7-17 FG, 29 MIN
- Jaden McDaniels (MIN): 17 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 8-11 FG, 29 MIN
- Ayo Dosunmu (MIN): 16 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 6-13 FG, 29 MIN
- Bam Adebayo (MIA): 15 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 6-12 FG, 31 MIN
Context
The Timberwolves improved to 1-0, while the Heat fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Timberwolves host the Mavericks on Thursday, Nov 12; the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,837 at Kaseya Center. Officials: Nick Buchert, Nate Green and Jonathan Sterling.