Edwards scores 41 as Wolves top Blazers 118-114 in season opener

PORTLAND, Ore. — Anthony Edwards scored 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame 19 turnovers to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114 in the season opener Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Edwards, who had been listed as questionable with back spasms the day before, shot 14 of 28 from the field and made five of 10 three-point attempts as Minnesota rallied late to secure the win.

The Timberwolves trailed for most of the night but took the lead for the first time since early in the second quarter when Edwards drained a three with 3 minutes, 36 seconds remaining in the fourth. Jaden McDaniels also hit a key three in the closing minutes and Rudy Gobert finished with a putback dunk that helped seal the victory. Portland’s Jerami Grant scored 29 points and paced a Blazers team that started fast, connecting on 11 of 18 shots in the opening quarter.

Minnesota coach Chris Finch opened the game with Donte DiVincenzo in the backcourt instead of veteran Mike Conley. DiVincenzo was on the floor for 20 minutes and committed six turnovers; Conley played 13 minutes off the bench and recorded one assist and one turnover. The Wolves committed nine turnovers in the first half, five...