Edwards Joins Jordan, Chamberlain with Historic 45-Point Season Opener

Anthony Edwards delivered a spectacular performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves' season opener, scoring 45 points and hitting nine three-pointers to lead his team to a decisive 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat. This remarkable scoring output not only secured a win but also placed Edwards in an exclusive club of NBA legends.

With his 45-point effort, Edwards became just the third player in NBA history to achieve multiple 40-point games in season openers, a feat previously accomplished only by Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. The Timberwolves' strong start was further bolstered by LaMelo Ball's 21 points in his Minnesota debut, overshadowing Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game with the Heat, where he scored 35 points.