{
  "id": 15994729,
  "title": "LaMelo Ball and Giannis Antetokounmpo shine in debuts as Timberwolves outlast Heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/lamelo-ball-and-giannis-antetokounmpo-shine-in-debuts-as-timberwolves",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:50:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/21/lamelo-ball-and-giannis-antetokounmpo-shine-in-debuts-as-timberwolves-outlast-heat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miami (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves rookie LaMelo Ball made his debut with a 3-pointer near the midcourt logo in Miami. Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo received MVP chants from his new Heat fans during the first television timeout. Ball scored 21 points, dished out six assists and blocked two shots in his first official game with the Timberwolves. Antetokounmpo, however, did not feel as triumphant. The two-time MVP had 21 points in the first half before fouling out in the fourth quarter. LaMelo Ball's performance was seen as a positive sign for his future with the Timberwolves, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's efforts were not enough to secure a win against a strong Timberwolves squad.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert absolutely roasts Richard Jefferson during Heat clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/timberwolves-rudy-gobert-absolutely-roasts-richard-jefferson-during",
        "published": "2026-10-22T03:39:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}