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Jonathan Kuminga showed the Wolves their ideal version of him against Miami, combining elite defense with efficient scoring within the flow of the offense.
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Jonathan Kuminga showed the Wolves their ideal version of him against Miami, combining elite defense with efficient scoring within the flow of the offense.
The Minnesota Timberwolves got off to a winning start this season, defeating the Miami Heat on LaMelo Ball’s first game with his new team. Ball had a strong debut, scoring 21 points with five 3-pointers to go along with six assists. However, one of his baskets caught headlines as a stepback 3-pointer he made looked […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball calls out his hatin’ a** brother Lonzo after hilarious missed travel appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Most fans watching Wednesday's game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat knew LaMelo Ball got away with a travel.
One of the most interesting and hilarious moments of the NBA season so far came from new Minnesota Timberwolves guard LaMelo Ball. Ball and the Timberwolves secured a dominant 131-106 win over the Miami Heat to kick off the season, with Anthony Edwards and Ball having stellar games. Much of the conversation is about a […] The post NBA Referees’ social media gives final word on viral LaMelo Ball uncalled travel appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anthony Edwards ignites the Timberwolves' season‑opening blowout, scoring 45 points on 9 threes as Minnesota sinks 21 three‑pointers and dominates the glass 52‑34 against the Miami Heat. After the game, Edwards confronts a Heat bench player, telling reporters, “If you’re gonna talk s***, keep talking s***.” The win also features Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 35‑point Heat debut, while newcomers LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga show they’re ready for the 2026‑27 campaign.
Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves are ready while Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Heat need time.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and longtime former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson exchanged some words during Minnesota's season-opening, 131-106 road win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
Minnesota Timberwolves star point guard LaMelo Ball brushed off his brother, Lonzo, for calling out his missed traveling violation in a viral video.
If Wednesday night was any indication, the Minnesota Timberwolves are going to take a ton of threes this year.
Opening night produced drama across 11 games. Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana to a 123‑120 win over New Orleans, scoring 23 points with 12 assists despite a technical foul and a post‑game emotional interview. A post‑game clash saw Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg slam Luka Dončić’s “whining,” igniting a new Pacific Division rivalry after a 127‑105 Lakers victory. Anthony Edwards delivered a historic performance for Minnesota, dropping 35 points in a 131‑106 win over Miami and joining Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players with multiple 40‑point season openers. Houston trapped Kyrie Irving, beating Dallas 128‑110, while Kevin Durant and Jabari Smith each scored 30. The night set an aggressive tone for the season.
LaMelo Ball has undoubtedly hit the ground running for his new team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old has formed one of the most potentially entertaining duos in the NBA alongside Anthony Edwards, and will be looking to return to All-Star consideration this campaign. However, there are some jobs Ball himself is not quite cut out […] The post Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball hilariously shares ‘game plan’ on changing diapers as a dad appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anthony Edwards had nothing but praise for LaMelo Ball after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 in their season opener Wednesday night at Kaseya Center. The Timberwolves superstar made a bold declaration about his new backcourt partner, placing Ball above every point guard in the NBA. “I think he’s the best point guard […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards tells what he really thinks about LaMelo Ball after Heat win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giannis Antetokounmpo makes it clear that more losses like this one to the Timberwolves will follow if the Heat players do not trust each other.
Today, Jaden McDaniels is one of the Timberwolves' most prized possessions. But the forward wasn't always committed to Minnesota.
The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced doubters by crushing the Miami Heat 131–106 on Oct. 22, 2026, dominating the rebounding battle 52‑38 and winning the offensive‑rebound margin 17‑4. Anthony Edwards poured in a spectacular 45 points, while Rudy Gobert added 15 rebounds, including five on offense. Guard contributions were key: Jaden McDaniels (8), Joan Beringer (6 in 14 minutes) and Ayo Dosunmu (5) helped the Wolves prove they can handle physical, size‑driven teams after trading Julius Randle and Naz Reid. The win shows the new roster’s blend of pace and grit can compete against elite opponents like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
Anthony Edwards erupted for 45 points, 10 rebounds and three assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Miami Heat 131–106 in the season opener on Oct. 22, 2026. Edwards said a bench player's trash talk during a dead‑ball sparked his intensity, telling reporters, “If you’re going to talk, keep talking.” The heat‑loving guard thrived, making 9 of 17 three‑pointers—more threes than Miami’s entire team. His feat puts him alongside Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple 40‑point opening games. Newcomer LaMelo Ball’s 21 points also eased Edwards’ load, highlighting a potent new Timberwolves offense.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch praised LaMelo Ball’s playmaking, Anthony Edwards’ offensive rhythm and Jonathan Kuminga’s defense after his team opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a 131-106 road win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Ball recorded 21 points, six assists and five three-pointers in his Timberwolves debut, helping Edwards score 45 points […] The post Chris Finch explains how LaMelo Ball helps Anthony Edwards appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Giannis Antetokounmpo urged the Miami Heat to maintain their trust in one another after they opened the 2026-27 NBA season with a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, despite his 35-point performance in his team debut. Antetokounmpo shot 13-for-19 from the field and added six rebounds, but Miami struggled to contain Anthony Edwards, […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo urges Heat to ‘trust one another’ after loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a strong statement to open their season with a 131-106 win over the Miami Heat. However, despite the convincing win, Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards was frustrated after the game because of an exchange with a Heat bench player. Edwards revealed that a Miami reserve had been talking trash during the game, […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards fires NSFW shot at Heat player who ‘crunk me up’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
LaMelo Ball and his Minnesota Timberwolves debut has sparked controversy after NBA referees confirmed that his bizarre four-step move against the Miami Heat should have been called a travel. The play occurred during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup, when Ball appeared to take several extra steps before knocking down a 3-pointer. Despite the […] The post NBA Referees Own LaMelo Ball Blatant Travel appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points and made nine three-pointers as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106 on Wednesday night, spoiling Giannis Antetokounmpo’s debut with his new team. Edwards shot 16-for-29 from the field, including 9-for-17 from beyond the arc, and added 10 rebounds in 33 minutes. He became just the third player, alongside […] The post Anthony Edwards drops 45 as Timberwolves spoil Giannis’ Heat debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat in their season opener with a 131-106 win. What were a few key numbers highlighting why the Heat struggled? Let’s examine! 14 – Combined 3-point makes from Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball On a night headlined by Antetokounmpo’s debut with the […] The post 3 key numbers from Heat’s blowout loss to Timberwolves in opener appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Anthony Edwards racked up 45 points and hit some absurd shots en route to a 131-106 Timberwolves win. Crucially, though, he also played great defense.
MIAMI – With a new era starting for the Miami Heat with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the forefront, it began with disappointment as the team dropped the regular-season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, 131-106. As Antetokounmpo enters his first week of the regular season with the Heat, he wouldn’t hold back on the […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo calls out issues in his regular-season Heat debut vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves open the season with a dominant 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat, showcasing a fluid, veteran‑like performance. Anthony Edwards leads the way with a 45‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double on 55% shooting (9‑of‑17 from three), joining Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as the only players with 40+ points in multiple season debuts. LaMelo Ball’s arrival and Coach Chris Finch’s schemes free Edwards, while Rudy Gobert adds 15 boards, helping the Wolves out‑rebound Miami 52‑34 despite the Heat’s oversized frontcourt of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins. The win signals early promise for Minnesota’s new backcourt and depth.