The usual stout defense the Timberwolves put on every night has not been there to begin the season as they rank No. 25 on that end to start. The loss of Anthony Edwards to a hamstring injury will be something to keep an eye on in the Twin Cities, but Julius Randle is more than capable of carrying the offense until Edwards returns.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid discusses his minutes limit in their road win over the Washington Wizards.

Making his Sixers debut, Watford scored his first bucket by bullying Wizards rookie Tre Johnson around the basket and finishing a layup. He looked a step slow at times, but that’s to be expected when considering he’s returning from a bothersome hamstring injury. When he gets his wind back, he is going to be a big help to this roster.