Previously, reports suggested that Anthony Edwards would be out on a week-to-week basis. But the 24-year-old has completely outpaced his expected recovery timeline and will be back nine days after the brutal injury incident. Ant recently suffered a hyperextended left knee along with a bone bruise during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series against Denver. The injury forced him out of Game 4 and sidelined him for the next two contests. His status for Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs is uncertain no more.

The Wolves star was previously listed as questionable, which was again positive news. Now, it’s even better as he will start the Conference semifinals series opener. Anthony Edwards was out on the floor 2.5 hours before Game 1, warming up that left knee. ESPN’s Shams Charania noted, “Anthony Edwards has received medical clearance and is expected to play tonight in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs. Barring any setback in his pregame warmups. He’s been pushing and really planning on trying to give this a go in Game 1 tonight. He’s made unforeseen progress in the last 24 hours.”

 

 

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