Anthony Edwards joins Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan with multiple 40+ point openers

Edwards scored a game-high 45 points in a 131-106 win.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

"THAT'S FIRE." @anthonyedwards reacts to learning he’s joined Wilt Chamberlain (4) and Michael Jordan (3) as the only p Via @NBA on X

What happened: Anthony Edwards recorded a game-high 45 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Miami Heat 131-106. Told after the final buzzer that he joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as the only players with multiple career 40+ point season openers, Edwards called the milestone 'fire.

Why it matters: Chamberlain holds the NBA mark with 4 career 40+ point season openers, followed by Jordan with 3. LaMelo Ball added 21 points, 2 rebounds, and 6 assists alongside Edwards in the Timberwolves backcourt.

By the numbers: Anthony Edwards: 45 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST (game-high scorer). LaMelo Ball: 21 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST. Career 40+ point season openers: Wilt Chamberlain (4), Michael Jordan (3). Final: Minnesota Timberwolves 131, Miami Heat 106.

What to watch: Minnesota moves forward from its 131-106 opener over Miami as the regular season continues.

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