Wolves’ Edwards–LaMelo Backcourt Debut

Minnesota beat Miami 131–106 as Anthony Edwards scored 45 points and LaMelo Ball added 21 in his Timberwolves debut, turning preseason promise into an emphatic first result. Giannis scored 35 in his Heat debut, but Miami’s three-point shooting and bench production were concerns. One game cannot establish the new backcourt’s long-term fit.