The Minnesota Timberwolves lead the series 2-1 against the Golden State Warriors, and all eyes are locked on Anthony Edwards ahead of Game 4. The big question heading into tonight: Is Ant playing, and will that ankle hold up?
The answer? Yes. And it looks like it’s holding up just fine. Anthony Edwards gave Wolves fans a mini heart attack in Game 2 after tweaking his left ankle on a collision with Trayce Jackson-Davis. He limped off, hit the locker room, and for a minute, it looked like Minnesota’s playoff run might’ve been hanging by a thread. But of course, Ant came back, shook it off, and dropped 13 of his 20 points in the second half like nothing happened. Post-game?
“I’m feeling great,” he said—cool as ever. The team confirmed there was no serious damage, and just like that, crisis averted! That moment could’ve derailed Minnesota’s momentum, but instead, it ignited something in Edwards. Since then, the young guard has looked like nothing less than a superstar.
In Game 3, Ant-Man didn’t just suit up—he exploded. He dropped 36 points, 28 of which came in the second half, fueling Minnesota’s 102-97 win in San Francisco. He played full minutes, attacked relentlessly, and sealed the game with a cold-blooded baseline three in the final two minutes. Any lingering questions about his ankle? Gone.
Here’s a breakdown of Anthony Edwards’ recent performances and his status heading into tonight’s game:
Game
Status
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Notes
Game 2
Played (ankle scare)
20
9
5
Left briefly, returned, finished strong.
Game 3
Played
36
7
6
No restrictions, full participation.
Game 4
Playing tonight
TBD
TBD
TBD
No injury designation, active and leading the team.
With Edwards back at full strength, the Timberwolves are poised to make a serious push. But that’s only part of the story.
Can Anthony Edwards & Co. Take Full Control in Game 4?
Trailing at halftime, Minnesota found its gear in the final 24 minutes—and it was Anthony Edwards who turned the key. His 28 second-half points didn’t just pad stats; they completely flipped the momentum. Ant hit a go-ahead three with 6:16 remaining, followed by a Jaden McDaniels triple at the 3:20 mark. Then came the dagger: a deep corner three from Edwards, with 1:19 left to put the game out of reach.
“I just want to keep attacking,” Anthony Edwards said after the game. “My teammates trust me to make plays, and I know I have to stay aggressive, especially in the second half.”
But make no mistake—this wasn’t a solo act. Julius Randle delivered a masterclass in control and pace. His Game 3 triple-double (24 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds) marked the first by a Timberwolves player in the playoffs since Kevin Garnett. His passing carved up Golden State’s defense in crucial stretches, giving Minnesota the poise it needed to close.
“We needed everything from Julius… we needed it all,” said head coach Chris Finch. “Anthony set the tone early and sustained it late. He’s been our engine, and we’ll keep leaning on him.”
The role players stepped up, too. McDaniels’ clutch three. Rudy Gobert’s and-1 dunk in transition. Defensive stops in crunch time. Even with an inconsistent bench, the Wolves got the right plays from the right people when it mattered most. That said, tonight is pivotal. A T-Wolves win would give them a commanding 3-1 lead and the opportunity to close out the series at home. For Golden State? It’s desperation time. No Curry. No momentum. And fewer answers with each game.
Minnesota has the edge. They have the star. And right now, they have the belief. If Anthony Edwards keeps attacking—and if Randle, McDaniels, and Gobert continue to fill their roles—the Timberwolves could push the Dubs to the brink and take full control of the series.
The door is open. Now it’s up to Minnesota to walk through it.
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