Anthony Edwards expected to play in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4
Anthony Edwards expected to play in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1
12 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 4
The Minnesota star has medical clearance nine days after hyperextending his right knee in Game 4 against Denver, though a pregame routine will determine the final decision on Monday night.
Edwards had been expected to miss at least the start of the second-round series after a bone bruise, but his status was upgraded to questionable after significant participation in shootaround.
He missed Games 5 and 6 against the Nuggets but avoided ligament damage, boosting Minnesota before facing a Spurs team led by MVP finalist Victor Wembanyama.
Is Anthony Edwards' swift return a heroic gamble or a repeat of past sports injury tragedies?
How will Wembanyama's historic defense handle the unexpected return of Minnesota's superstar?