NBA roundup: Wolves' Anthony Edwards puts up 45 to beat Giannis, Heat
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut with the Miami Heat in an emphati
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami HeatFnba
2026–27Per game
- PTS
- 35.0
- REB
- 6.0
- AST
- 1.0
- FG%
- 68.4
- 3P%
- 0.0
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