Wolves' Anthony Edwards (ankle) returns after brief absence

Field Level Media|published: Thu 8th May, 23:11 2025

May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards left the Timberwolves' playoff game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday night in Minneapolis after sustaining a sprained left ankle on a drive to the rim, but the All-Star returned to the floor to start the second half and helped his team win 117-93.

Edwards went out with 5:56 left in the first half when Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis inadvertently stepped on his left ankle. Edwards stayed on the court for a while before the Timberwolves took a timeout to allow him to limp to the locker room at his own pace. He owned seven points in 15 minutes at that juncture.

A short time later, Minnesota deemed Edwards' return as questionable.

With Minnesota holding a 56-39 halftime lead and looking to even their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece, Edwards warmed up at halftime and started the third quarter. He wound up scoring 13 second-half points as the Timberwolves rolled to victory.

Edwards finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes. He shot 6-for-13 from the floor and posted a game-high +21 plus/minus rating.

--Field Level Media