NBA opening night: Edwards drops 45, Haliburton returns, and new faces debut

On an 11-game Wednesday slate, Anthony Edwards scored 45 points (9-for-17 from three) as Minnesota beat Miami 131–106, and Tyrese Haliburton returned from his Achilles injury with 23 points and 12 assists to beat New Orleans. Ty Jerome also scored a career-high 45 for Memphis. Players debuting with new teams included Anthony Davis (34 and 12 for Washington), LaMelo Ball (Minnesota), and Ja Morant (Portland). Angle for a post: Which offseason move will matter most this season?