Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was asked Tuesday whether he has figured out how he'll manage the minutes of his superstar backcourt of Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. 

The option of staggering the duo so that one of them is always on the floor was suggested. While Finch says he hasn't reached a verdict yet, he's not keen on separating the two. 

"My gut tells me that I want them on the floor together. That's why we brought [Ball] here," he added. "Also, we have such great trust in Ayo [Dosunmu], Bones [Hyland], and TJ [Terrence Shannon Jr.]. We want those guys to have the ball in their hands when they're in there too. 

"So, we don't feel like we have to stagger. We can if we want. But my gut tells me to play them mostly together." 

Edwards and Ball were drafted two spots apart in 2020 (No. 1 and No. 3 overall, respectively). 

After spending the first six years of their careers on different teams, it would be a shame to keep them separated now that they're teammates. A disservice to the game of basketball, if you will. 

The duo seems like a perfect match on paper. Not only are they uncannily alike, but their games also complement each other poetically. 

In the small sample size of three preseason games, the potential looks through the roof. 

Finch pointed out the easier shots Edwards is getting, thanks to Ball's presence and playmaking. Also, for a player not used to being on winning teams and having the green light in Charlotte, Ball seems happy to defer and embrace a true point guard role so far. 

Over the last five seasons, Ball has averaged at least 16.7 field-goal attempts per game. In his first preseason as a Timberwolf, that number is currently seven attempts per game. 

Conversely, Edwards is taking six more shots per tilt. Both figures are bound to increase with more regular-season minutes. However, that's exactly how those shot shares should look between the two moving forward. 

The key to Minnesota's success, and finally getting over the Western Conference Finals hump, is Edwards adopting the less-is-more approach offensively and Ball pulling the strings while being a reliable scorer with fewer looks. 

Less is more for Edwards means less ball-handling, which is what he prefers, more off-ball scoring, and, as a result, a higher intensity on the other end with fewer defensive possessions taken off to rest. 

Ball is knocking down 50 percent of his shots from the field and three-point range across three preseason games, averaging just under six assists. That's the bar. 

The Timberwolves showed their vision in their 122-104 win over the New York Knicks on Monday. The foundations are being laid. 

Edwards erupted for 26 points on 8-for-16 shooting, hitting five of eight of his three-point attempts. 

Ball scored 10 points (3-for-7 FG), grabbed three rebounds, and dished out seven assists. A perfect balance, like the two have been needing each other to take the next step. 

The narrative around Ball joining the Timberwolves has most commonly been that he will take pressure off Edwards. However, it cannot be overstated how much weight Edwards will remove from Ball's shoulders. 

Two preseason games out from the start of the regular season, things look good.

Edwards' and Ball's roles finally resemble what they've always wanted. They can still be do-it-all guards, but now they don't always have to be superheroes in order to have a chance of winning.