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.

Secondly, the Sixers welcomed free agent addition Trendon Watford to the floor. After missing all of preseason and the first three games due to a bothersome hamstring injury, Watford took the floor against the Wizards and had two points, four rebounds, and three assists in 18 minutes.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Sixers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain unbeaten.