MINNEAPOLIS -- The home-opener hype in Minnesota lost some steam when Anthony Edwards exited early.

Julius Randle capably took the lead for the Timberwolves.

"It was outstanding. Just put the ball in his hands and felt confident he was going to get a clean look," coach Chris Finch said after the 114-110 victory over the injury-depleted Indiana Pacers . "Put a lot of pressure on the middle of their defense. Just kind of was a calm place to go."

Edwards departed with tightness in his right hamstring, and the team quickly announced he would not return. Finch provided no update on his condition afterward. Edwards, the three-time All-Star who has just begun his sixth season, has played in 426 of a possible 445 games, including the playoffs, in his career.

Randle had 31 points on 11-for

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