LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards make Timberwolves duo debut vs. Heat on Oct. 21

Miami counters with Giannis and Bam at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 17m1 min read

"I'm more of a mismatch..." @MELOD1P & @anthonyedwards make their debut as a duo for the @Timberwolves this Wednesd Via @NBA on X

What happened: Minnesota pairs new point guard LaMelo Ball with Anthony Edwards for their first game action together as a duo this Wednesday on ESPN. Ahead of the matchup, the pairing was touted as a mismatch for opposing defenses.

Why it matters: Head coach Chris Finch credited Ball's arrival with shifting Minnesota's camp mood to giddiness ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The national broadcast offers the first live test of the revamped Timberwolves backcourt against Miami's interior duo of Giannis and Bam.

What to watch: Following Wednesday's opening-week broadcast on ESPN, both clubs build toward the start of NBA Cup play on Oct. 30.

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