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Heat Reserve Myron Gardner's Trash Talk Sparks Edwards' 45-Point Opener
Anthony Edwards scored 45 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 131-106 victory over the Miami Heat in the 2026-27 NBA season opener. Edwards credited trash talk from a Heat bench player, identified by coach Erik Spoelstra as Myron Gardner, for intensifying his performance. Gardner, who played only three minutes, was advised by Spoelstra to use better judgment despite his competitive spirit. The Timberwolves also welcomed LaMelo Ball in his debut, while Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 35 points in his first game for Miami.
