Anthony Edwards Pushing for Game 1 Return: Report
Anthony Edwards is pushing to return for Game 1 of the Timberwolves' second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs after missing the final two games of the first round due to a knee injury. The All-Star guard participated significantly in a morning shootaround and was listed as questionable on the injury report. Edwards, known for his resilience and quick recovery, has expressed determination to play despite the odds.
- ▪Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.
- ▪Edwards was upgraded to questionable for Game 1 of the second round after being a significant participant in the team's shootaround.
- ▪Donte DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in the same Game 4 victory over the Nuggets.
- ▪Edwards is nicknamed 'Wolverine' by the Timberwolves' medical staff for his rapid healing ability.
- ▪Edwards posted a video titled 'Don't count me out,' emphasizing his commitment to playing in the playoffs.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards missed the last two games of his team's first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in Game 4.Initial reports indicated that Edwards would miss at least the first two games of the Timberwolves' second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, but the All-Star guard was ultimately upgraded to questionable on Minnesota's Game 1 injury report.According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Edwards was a "significant participant" in the Timberwolves' shootaround on…
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