The Minnesota Timberwolves gave their fans fresh hope on Sunday when they listed Anthony Edwards as questionable for Monday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
Edwards missed the final two games of Minnesota’s first-round series against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a left knee injury in Game 4. The injury occurred on an awkward landing in the game and was later diagnosed as a hyperextension along with a bone bruise. He was ruled out for the remainder of the series despite avoiding structural damage, and the team confirmed he’ll be out for multiple weeks.
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In a surprise turn of events, the Timberwolves cleared Edwards for on-court basketball activities days after his injury, and he has progressed faster than initially expected after being considered week-to-week.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania confirmed that Edwards is expected to play, barring any setback pregame, noting that “Edwards has received medical clearance and will get final sign-off after his pregame routine.”
The latest update came after Charania confirmed in an earlier report that Edwards “was a significant participant in Timberwolves shootaround” and is pushing to play.
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Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank center in San Antonio. The game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
Minnesota will be eager to have its superstar back on the floor as they face a dangerous and well-rested Spurs team led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama.
Related: Anthony Edwards Update: Timberwolves Make Unexpected Announcement for Game 1
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