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Giannis Antetokounmpo sends warning after new-look Heat destroyed by Timberwolves in opener

Giannis Antetokounmpo made his Miami Heat debut in a home opener that turned into a 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, the new‑team star said his effort and the squad’s trust needed to improve, emphasizing that he must set a better tone.

The Timberwolves, featuring a fresh look with LaMelo Ball’s 21 points and Anthony Edwards’ 45 points on 9‑of‑17 shooting from three, hit 42 percent from beyond the arc on 50 attempts. The Heat, still adjusting after trading Tyler Herro and other pieces, were out‑matched defensively, while head coach Erik Spoelstra watched from the Kaseya Center in Miami.

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