The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a perfect 2-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, a run that has drawn high praise from former NFL star Robert Griffin III for the dynamic pairing of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. Their latest win came on October 23, a commanding 115-93 home victory over the Orlando Magic that followed a 131-106 season-opening rout of the Miami Heat.
Griffin took to social media to share his excitement about the Timberwolves' backcourt. He specifically highlighted the chemistry between the team's two star guards. "Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are a match made in heaven on that basketball court," Griffin stated. "They look like they were meant to play together." In the win over Orlando, Edwards posted 15 points and four assists, while Ball contributed 12 points and five assists. Their combined playmaking and scoring from the perimeter has been a driving force in the team's early success.
Minnesota's offense has been firing on all cylinders. After dismantling the Heat by 25 points on October 21, they backed it up with another blowout, defeating the Magic by 22. That 2W-0L form makes them one of just six undefeated teams in the competitive Western Conference. It's a stark contrast to last season's surprise package, the San Antonio Spurs, who have stumbled to an 0-2 start.
The schedule doesn't get easier. Minnesota's winning run faces a major test this Sunday, October 25, when they host the Toronto Raptors at Target Center. The Raptors are also 2-0, having beaten the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls convincingly. This early-season clash will be a real indicator of where both teams stand. A win would give the Timberwolves serious momentum and keep them atop the conference. Fans can track the team's progress and view the full schedule on our schedule page.
Maintaining this level will be the challenge for head coach Chris Finch. The synergy between Edwards and Ball is obvious, but sustaining it through a long NBA season requires depth and consistency. The early returns, however, are incredibly promising. If the duo continues to mesh this well, the Timberwolves could be looking at a special season.
