Context:

Anthony Edwards, a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, suffered a left ankle sprain after Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis landed on his leg during a game against the Golden State Warriors. Despite being helped off the court and deemed 'questionable' to return, Edwards came back to play in the third quarter, contributing significantly to the Timberwolves' victory. The injury was a scare for the Timberwolves, especially since it followed Stephen Curry's hamstring strain in the same series. Edwards' resilience was praised by head coach Chris Finch, who initially thought the injury might end Edwards' game. Edwards ended the game with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, playing a leading role in evening the series at two games each.

Dive Deeper:

• Anthony Edwards injured his left ankle late in the first half of the Timberwolves' game against the Warriors, causing concern for the team as they sought to even the series.

• Edwards' injury was not immediately apparent until a broadcast showed him clutching his leg, after which he was helped to the locker room, unable to put weight on his leg.

• Despite the initial severity, Edwards returned to the game in the third quarter, having been listed as 'questionable' to return, and played 34 minutes, the most for any Timberwolves player.

• The injury came at a critical moment for the Timberwolves, who had already lost home-court advantage and were trying to avoid falling into a two-game deficit in the series.

• Head coach Chris Finch expressed relief and surprise at Edwards' ability to return, acknowledging that he had not expected to see Edwards play again in the game.

• Edwards' performance was instrumental in the Timberwolves' 117-93 win over the Warriors, as he scored 20 points and contributed significantly on both ends of the floor.

• This incident marked the second significant injury in the series, with Stephen Curry having suffered a hamstring strain in Game 1, highlighting the physical toll of the playoffs.

• As the Timberwolves fight to even the second-round series against the Warriors, they may have to do it without their best player.

• Anthony Edwards went down with an injury late in the first half as Minnesota took a double-digit lead over Golden State. The guard had to be helped to the locker room after suffering a left ankle sprain.

• This is the second significant injury of the series as Warriors guard Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring strain in Game 1. The Timberwolves, who already lost home-court advantage, are playing a crucial second game to avoid a two-game hole.

• Here's the latest on Edwards' injury.

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• Anthony Edwards injury update

  Edwards appeared to get injured when Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis landed on his left leg during a play. It initially didn't appear that Edwards was hurt before the TNT broadcast showed Edwards down and holding his left leg.

• A look at the Anthony Edwards ankle injury: pic.twitter.com/kU94UdkHrP

• — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 9, 2025 Edwards needed to be helped off the court and into the locker room as he struggled to put weight on his left leg.

• Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is helped to the locker room after clutching his lower leg pic.twitter.com/oKaMMNeAk0

• — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 9, 2025 Shortly before halftime, it was reported that Edwards is "questionable" to return with the left ankle sprain. However, before the second half began, Edwards came out on the court for warmups and started the third quarter for the Timberwolves with Minnesota already up 17.

• pic.twitter.com/l7Mcuj3OBz

• — Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) May 9, 2025 Edwards played in 79 games this year and missed just nine games over the past three seasons combined.

• This story will be updated