Anthony Edwards shakes off injury scare, returns to lead Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 vs Golden State Warriors

Anthony Edwards gave Minnesota Timberwolves fans a real scare in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal clash against the Golden State Warriors. With just under six minutes left in the second quarter, the All-Star guard drove hard to the rim, missed a layup, and landed awkwardly. Making matters worse, Warriors big man Trayce Jackson-Davis accidentally stepped on Edwards’ left ankle as both players came down in the paint.Edwards immediately went down, grabbed at the ankle, and cried out in pain — a moment that silenced the crowd inside Target Center.The Minnesota Timberwolves quickly called a timeout, and Anthony Edwards limped off the floor with help from the training staff. Minutes later, the Timberwolves announced that Edwards had suffered a left ankle sprain and was listed as questionable to return. At the time of his exit, Edwards had already put up a strong all-around stat line: seven points, four rebounds, three assists, and three steals. The Timberwolves led 37-19 when he left, thanks to a fast and aggressive start on both ends.For a moment, it looked like the Timberwolves might be in trouble. Injuries have already been a major storyline this postseason. Golden State is without their own star Stephen Curry, who went down with a hamstring strain in Game 1. Edwards' injury seemed like yet another blow to an already bruised playoff field.But in true Anthony Edwards fashion, the 23-year-old surprised everyone once again. He went through stretching and movement tests with team trainers during the break. After nodding in approval, he grabbed a basketball, started shooting, and eventually rejoined the team. As the third quarter began, Edwards was back on the floor, and the crowd roared as he emerged from the tunnel.While Edwards’ ankle sprain was certainly painful, Minnesota didn’t need him to carry the full load immediately. The Timberwolves shared the ball well and took control with improved three-point shooting and solid defense. At halftime, Minnesota led 56-39, powered by a sharp 47.1% from deep, including eight made threes on 17 attempts. Julius Randle had 16 first-half points and four assists, while Rudy Gobert grabbed seven boards and posted a +22 plus-minus rating.Also Read: Anthony Edwards' biggest controversies to date: Exploring Minnesota Timberwolves star's newsmaking incidentsGolden State, meanwhile, looked out of sync without Curry. They trailed by as many as 22 and struggled from deep, hitting just 3-of-13 from beyond the arc.