Anthony Edwards returns after injury scare in Game 2 against Warriors

Edwards didn't put much weight on his ankle as he limped off the court Thursday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards grabs at his ankle during the second quarter of Game 2 of a Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Target Center in Minneapolis. | Nolan O'Hara / Bring Me The News

It's happened time and time again. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards goes down, appearing to suffer a potentially serious injury, exits to the locker room and then trots back out after halftime and returns to the game.

That was the story once again in Game 2 of Minnesota's Western Conference semifinal against the Golden State Warriors Thursday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. Edwards fell to the floor after driving to the rim and stayed down, grabbing at his ankle. He needed help as he exited to the locker room and put very little weight on his left ankle.

Anthony Edwards is down holding his left ankle 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/jFomHbFjGJ

— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 💔 (@GoIdenState) May 9, 2025

A look at the Anthony Edwards ankle injury: pic.twitter.com/kU94UdkHrP

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 9, 2025

Edwards was initially ruled questionable to return, but guess who was in the starting lineup after the break?

Guess who's warming up here at halftime? https://t.co/aP1DKEMyLB pic.twitter.com/kKjWcVIW1k

— Bring Me The Sports (@BMTNSports) May 9, 2025

Anthony Edwards (Left Ankle Sprain) is QUESTIONABLE to return tonight.

— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) May 9, 2025

Anthony Edwards scaring Minnesota fans after barely putting weight on his leg pic.twitter.com/aFmRFGiTnf

— SneakerReporter (@SneakerReporter) May 9, 2025

The Wolves led the Warriors 56-39 at the half. The game was still in progress at the time of publication.