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Timberwolves/Heat lineup comparisons ahead of Wednesday’s season opener

The Timberwolves' season opener takes place on Wednesday when they play against the Heat.

By Kenny Kluska · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Writer Kenny Kluska compared Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat lineups ahead of Wednesday's season opener.
Kluska gives Minnesota positional advantages at point guard, shooting guard, and small forward.
The Heat hold the edge at power forward, center, and overall bench depth, according to Kluska.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves open their 2026–27 NBA season on the road against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Writer Kenny Kluska broke down the positional matchups between both rosters, noting that DraftKings Sportsbook lists the Heat as narrow 1.5-point favorites for the opening contest.

Kluska gives Minnesota the starting backcourt advantage with LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and Jaden McDaniels outmatching Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins. However, the writer gives Miami the edge at power forward, center, and bench depth behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, and veteran reserves.

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