The Miami Heat fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves in regular season debut 106-131. The Heat was a step slow all night in every aspect of the game. Here are 5 takeaways to start the season.

1) GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

Giannis in mid-season form unfortunately the rest of the team and especially the offense were not. He finished the game with 35 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. He did this while shooting 68.4% from the field and getting to the free throw line 14 times!

The biggest thing to take away from tonight is for the Heat to be successful in the playoffs. Giannis is going to need to have a lot more assists.

The biggest issue with the offense all night was not enough passing. Everyone standing and watching Giannis go to work in the middle of the floor.

When others did get their turn, it was one drive or one pass and shot. All successful offenses have body movement and ball movement.

Erik Spoelstra on the looks that the #Heat generated:

“We didn't get many good looks.…