Timberwolves navigate strong start despite Edwards' injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The Minnesota Timberwolves hold an 8-3 record after 11 games, featuring a four-game winning streak in November. They rank sixth in points scored and sixth in points allowed per game, showcasing elite performance on both ends. LaMelo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu have excelled offensively, particularly with Anthony Edwards sidelined. However, the team's assist numbers are concerning, with Minnesota averaging only 25.6 assists per game, placing them in the bottom 10 of the league. As they adapt without Edwards, who is out for up to two months due to injury, detailing playmaking challenges will be crucial moving forward.
- •Timberwolves start 8-3, currently on a four-game winning streak in November.
- •LaMelo Ball averages 25 points per game, stepping up as the primary scorer.
- •Anthony Edwards expected to miss up to two months due to injury.
- •Minnesota ranks first in defensive rating, allowing under 110 points in recent games.
- •Team currently averaging 25.6 assists per game, ranking 20th in the league.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Analyzing Timberwolves’ Biggest Strength and Weakness After First 11 Games
"Minnesota’s elite defense and LaMelo Ball’s offensive surge fuel an 8-3 start, but Anthony Edwards’ injury and stagnant playmaking reveal cracks in the Wolves’ championship foundation.
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