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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is injured during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on December 25, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
On Saturday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will play Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.
The Timberwolves finished the regular season as the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 49-33 record.
Anthony Edwards News Before Timberwolves-Nuggets Game
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City.
Before the game, the Timberwolves announced the news that Anthony Edwards is being listed as questionable on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Anthony Edwards (injury maintenance) questionable for Game 1 on Saturday.”
NBA World Reacts To Anthony Edwards News
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying about the news on social media:
Chris Hine: “Re: Anthony Edwards’ questionable designation, you can see him putting in work here. He also stayed behind a bit after everyone else had left for some extra work.”
Dane Moore: “Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Game 1 in Denver with “right knee injury maintenance”. Edwards appeared to be healthy and in shape at practice this week. He said he is down to 218 pounds, which he said is the lightest he’s been since college.”
Ryan Eichten: “Ant listed questionable With no information besides this injury report, I would be shocked if he didn’t play”
@TheDailyWolves: “Ants playing guys. Don’t worry”
Harrison Wind: “He’ll be playing”
Ryan Blackburn: “Would honestly be hilarious if he missed but ain’t no way dawg lol”
Nadine Babu: “If I was a betting woman, I’d bet that we’ll see #5 playing tomorrow (fingers crossed).”
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after beating the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 in Portland, Oregon.
Edwards is in his sixth NBA season (out of Georgia).
The All-Star guard finished the regular season with averages of 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range in 61 games.
He has established himself as one of the best ten players in the league.
Timberwolves Ahead Of Nuggets Series
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 17, 2025 in New York City. The Timberwolves won 116-99.
The Timberwolves have gone 23-18 in the 41 games they have played on the road away from the Target Center.
They are coming off a season where they made the Western Conference finals for the second straight year.
That said, the franchise has never reached the NBA Finals.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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