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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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What Happened to Anthony Edwards? Latest Injury Update on the Wolves Superstar After Heading to Locker Room

Anthony Edwards just had every Minnesota Timberwolves fan hold their breath after a possible exit from Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Ready to take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team in the Western Conference Finals, Edwards was locked in for another playoff victory.

However, Edwards was headed to the locker room with a possible injury after Q1.

He remained out of the game for a while, eventually returning during Q2.
Edwards was back at the 7:01 mark, sitting out around five minutes of game time. The Thunder struggled from the field in the first half, but Edwards and co. led the scoreboard 48-44.
Though the Wolves’ momentum dropped after Edwards’ short exit, Julius Randle led the team, posting 20 points by halftime.

Could Edwards Deal With an Ankle Sprain After Game 1?

While Edwards is back on court after the injury scare, it doesn’t rule out pain and an extended injury after Game 1 wraps up. Some experts hinted at a possible ankle sprain, which could continue to cause problems.

Furthermore, the team might consider getting an X-ray done just to be safe.

“Likely nothing, but they may get X-rays to just be sure. This usually (re) injures the ATFL. The more moderate sprains also involve the CFL,” Dr. Jesse Morse wrote on X. “Tape him up and send him back out there.”

That being said, Edwards’ game hasn’t been without foul trouble.

Apparently frustrated with SGA’s foul-baiting on court, Edwards threw the ball at the Thunder star. He received a technical for the same, causing fans to riot against the league and its officiating.

Some believe the game has gone too soft, while others wonder why Edwards couldn’t follow the rules set in place.

Anthony Edwards’ Injury History in 2025

A star in Minnesota, Edwards has played his entire five-year career with the Wolves.

Earlier in 2025, Edwards dealt with multiple injuries leading up to the playoffs:

  1. Illness — From 01.02.2025 to 03.02.2025
  2. Hip injury — From 08.02.2025 to 10.02.2025
  3. Calf injury — From 27.02.2025 to 27.02.2025
  4. Finger injury — From 23.03.2025 to 24.03.2025
  5. Ankle injury — From 03.04.2025 to 04.04.2025
Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.
Article written by Devika Pawar

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