Anthony Edwards suffered a hyperextended knee and bone bruise on April 25 during Game 4 of the Timberwolves' first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. The injury initially suggested he would be sidelined for several weeks [1].
Edwards has been receiving around-the-clock treatment and trying multiple rehabilitation methods to speed his recovery [1]. On Sunday, May 3, he was listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Minnesota’s Game 1 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs [1].
Despite the uncertainty, Edwards was a significant participant at the Timberwolves’ shootaround on Monday morning, May 4, and the team’s medical staff gave him the green light to play in Game 1 that evening, even though he remains officially questionable [1].
Edwards expressed his determination to play through the injury, saying, "It's the playoffs, I'll go out (there) on one leg if I have to" [1]. His presence is crucial, especially with teammate Donte DiVincenzo sidelined by an Achilles injury, which increases Edwards’ importance to Minnesota’s offense [1].
If Edwards takes the court, it could significantly improve the Timberwolves’ chances against the Spurs, leveraging his 3-point shooting and ability to draw defensive attention [1].
The Game 1 of the second-round playoff series between the Timberwolves and Spurs is scheduled for the evening of May 4, just nine days after Edwards’ injury on April 25 [1].