"We got to find another level of urgency right now," Wolves coach Chris Finch said. "Season’s started and we didn’t answer the bell."

It's worth noting it's been a long layoff for Randle, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery at the end of last season. The Timberwolves were cautious with him in the preseason, so he only played on game before Tuesday night's opener. And with all the new pieces, it was clear the Wolves haven't figured out all the kinks just yet.

The Timberwolves’ Julius Randle was the target of the Lakers’ offense as he was constantly hunted on defense whether he was guarding star forward Anthony Davis or role player Rui