What happened
Minnesota visits Miami on Wednesday in the opener, with LaMelo Ball making his Timberwolves debut and Giannis Antetokounmpo debuting for the Heat.
Bam Adebayo is dealing with a groin injury but practiced Monday and is expected to play, while Minnesota is already without Donte DiVincenzo for Achilles recovery.
LINEUP CONTEXT
Ball's first game with Minnesota and Adebayo's likely availability affect how much scoring and playmaking each side can lean on early.
Automated brief based on the linked report. Lineup context is analysis; official starting-five labels come separately from our game data provider.
Original reporting: Timberwolves vs. Heat NBA odds: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo be a winner in Miami debut, outdueling LaMelo Ball? — CBS Sports ↗