The Minnesota Timberwolves can breathe a massive sigh of relief ahead of their heavyweight clash tonight. With the daunting Oklahoma City Thunder coming to town, the Wolves needed good news on the injury front, and they got it. According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is available and will play tonight against Oklahoma City.
Edwards had been listed on the injury report with “right foot injury maintenance,” sparking some anxiety among the Target Center faithful. Given the rigorous NBA schedule and Ant’s high-usage role, the maintenance tag is understandable, but his availability is non-negotiable for a matchup of this caliber.
This is a huge boost for Minnesota, which faces the monumental task of slowing down the best team in the league. The Thunder have been absolutely scorching this season, sitting at a terrifying 25-2 record. Without Edwards, the Wolves would have been staring down the barrel of a blowout against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company.