Silence, shock, and a chill through the crowd. In a moment that sent shivers down every spine inside the Chase Center, Anthony Edwards went down hard, all motionless and clearly in pain. This was a nightmare unfolding in real time for the Minnesota Timberwolves. With 6:06 left in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Warriors vs. Wolves, and the scoreboard reading Warriors 19, Wolves 37, Edwards attempted a drive to the basket before crashing to the floor after a massive block from Trayce Jackson-Davis.
The injury came on a daring drive—Ant tried to pull off an acrobatic, twisting layup, only to get sent packing by TJD. But the real damage came on the landing. As Trayce Jackson-Davis came down, he landed full force on Ant’s left ankle, twisting it awkwardly under the weight.
A highlight block turned into a heart-stopping moment for Minnesota.
His ankle buckled, and he was unable to get back up. Teammates held their breath. The coaching staff sprinted. And the medics? Well, they didn’t waste a second. They helped him off the court and took Edwards to the locker room immediately. Just before halftime, TNT sideline reporter Lauren Jbara dropped a crucial update: “Left ankle sprain—he’s questionable to return tonight.”
And then came the moment that had every Timberwolves fan glued to the screen: Ant was back on the court during warmups. Cameras caught him loosening up his ankle with the help of trainers using resistance bands, testing out quick lateral movements and even throwing in some explosive bursts. The body language? Pure determination.
Charles Barkley, watching live on TNT, couldn’t help but react. “Well the question’s answered, America,” he said. “That man is coming back right there.” Suddenly, the air shifted.
This injury, though, came after Edwards had briefly tweaked the same left ankle in Game 1, making the situation even more concerning. For many Timberwolves fans, this injury was a worst-case scenario. After all, Edwards is the face of the franchise, and without him, their playoff hopes would take a massive hit. But if you were looking for signs of doubt from the Timberwolves’ young leader? You weren’t going to find any.
Steph Curry, looking down the tunnel where Edwards had exited earlier, had a solemn expression on his face. It was the type of pause that reminded everyone how quickly momentum and health can swing in the playoffs.
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