Timberwolves Stun Lakers in Season Opener as Doncic, Edwards Clash

The 2025-26 NBA season has begun with a highly anticipated matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Timberwolves traveled to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena.

The Timberwolves, led by star guard Anthony Edwards, came out on top with a 118-114 victory over the Lakers. Edwards had a historic performance, becoming the first player to score 40+ points in a season opener while shooting at least 50% from the field, 50% from three-point range, and 100% from the free-throw line. Edwards finished the game with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Meanwhile, the Lakers were dealing with significant injuries, including the absence of LeBron James due to right-sided sciatica. Luka Doncic, the Lakers' star player, had a strong outing with 43 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Timberwolves' balanced attack.

Julius Randle also played a crucial role for the Timberwolves, recording 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block in 37 minutes of play. The Timberwolves will look to build on this momentum as they aim to make a deep playoff run this season.