Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Sends Chilling Message to Spurs in Game 1
The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal series. Star player Anthony Edwards returned after a nine-day absence due to a knee injury, scoring 18 points in 25 minutes. His return proved crucial in the close contest, and he made his presence known by declaring, 'I'm back,' to the Spurs bench.
- ▪The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
- ▪Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury after only nine days and scored 18 points in 25 minutes.
- ▪Edwards directed a message to the Spurs bench during the game, saying, 'I'm back.'
- ▪Analyst Lorenzo Reyes predicts the Timberwolves will win the series in seven games.
- ▪The absence of Edwards would have made the series significantly more difficult for Minnesota, according to Reyes.
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By Anne EricksonShareNewsweek 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.It was a close matchup, but the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly beat the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, May 4, in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal showdown, 104-102.One big boost to the Timberwolves, of course, was that they had star Anthony Edwards back after being listed as week-to-week, following a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. He wasn't expected to be back so soon, but there he was, on the court, after just nine days away.In Game 1, Edwards scored 18 points in 25 minutes.
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