Kyrie Irving recorded the most points in NBA history by a player in his team debut as he recorded 50 points (17-33 FG), 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Nets in a 127-126 overtime loss to the Timberwolves. Irving joins Kiki Vandeweghe (47 points for POR in 1984) and Wilt Chamberlain (43 points for PHI in 1959) as the only players to score 40 points in a team debut. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Timberwolves with 36 points (11-22 FG, 7-11 3pt FG), 14 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks in the victory. With the win, the Timberwolves improve to 1-0, while the Nets fall to 0-1 on the season.