Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Will Timberwolves Star Play Tonight vs. Spurs?
The Minnesota Timberwolves fought their way past the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, even without their star player, Anthony Edwards, in Games 5 and 6. But the road ahead is looking tough as they face the San Antonio Spurs in the conference semifinals.
Game 1 saw a nail-biting finish, with the Timberwolves snatching victory by just two points. However, Game 2 told a different story. The Timberwolves struggled from the start, trailing by 24 at halftime, while the Spurs showcased a suffocating defense that contained Edwards.
The Timberwolves struggled with ball control, racking up 22 turnovers that the Spurs turned into 19 points, while they managed only 19 assists. The challenges deepened when Ayo Dosunmu exited the game due to right heel pain, further limiting their bench depth.
Timberwolves label Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu as questionable for Game 3 tomorrow night in Minnesota.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 7, 2026
As a result, the Timberwolves suffered a blowout loss, 95-133, leveling the series at 1-1. Now, as both teams gear up for Game 3, the stakes are high. The Timberwolves will need Edwards at his best to stay competitive, but his status remains uncertain.
According to ESPN’s injury report, Ant-Man is listed as questionable for Game 3 due to a left knee bone bruise. Can the Timberwolves bounce back and regain momentum? All eyes will be on Edwards’ health as they fight for the series advantage.
Anthony Edwards on What Went Wrong in Game 2
Edwards came off the bench in Game 2, scoring 12 points and grabbing three rebounds. During the post-game interview, the 24-year-old mentioned that the Wolves started off cool in Game 2 and were blown out as a result.
“I told the guys after the first game, the natural tendency for teams that steal the first game, the away team, they get blown out Game 2. So we can’t come out cool. And we came out cool. And what happened? We got blew out. My mama used to tell me, ‘a hard head make a soft ass’.” Edwards said.
Anthony Edwards said the Wolves came out cool in Game 2 and got blown out because of that.
— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) May 7, 2026
"I told the guys after the first game, the natural tendency for teams that steal the first game, the away team, they get blown out Game 2. So we can't come out cool. And we came out cool.… pic.twitter.com/H3BrjMyapu
The Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 3 will tip off at 9:30 PM EDT on May 8, at Target Center in Minneapolis. All eyes are now on Edwards to see if he will step up in Game 3, whether as a starter or coming off the bench.
Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Will Timberwolves Star Play Tonight vs. Spurs?
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