Anthony Edwards recorded 41 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a strong fourth quarter to post a 118-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

Julius Randle had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 points for Minnesota, which never led by more than four points. Terrence Shannon Jr. had 10 points off the bench for the Timberwolves, who lost in the Western Conference finals in each of the past two seasons.

New reserve Jerami Grant scored 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting for Portland. He came off the bench for the first time since the 2019-20 season when he played for the Denver Nuggets.

Deni Avdija added 20 points and seven rebounds, Shaedon Sharpe scored 15 points, J

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