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Injury Update: Anthony Edwards of the Wolves sustains another blow to his left ankle, putting his condition in doubt.

Left Ankle Suffers Second Impact within a Week for Anthony Edwards during Game 2; Despite the Pain, He Played On.

Anthony Edwards endured a second blow to his left ankle within a week during Game 2 on Thursday,...
Anthony Edwards endured a second blow to his left ankle within a week during Game 2 on Thursday, choosing to continue playing.

Injury Update: Anthony Edwards of the Wolves sustains another blow to his left ankle, putting his condition in doubt.

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Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves star, took another whack at his left ankle in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. In the second quarter, Edwards attempted a shot at the rim that was blocked by Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis. While landing, Jackson-Davis accidentally stepped on Edwards' ankle. Edwards grimaced on the court, and teammate Rudy Gobert called a foul to halt play.

This wasn't the first time Edwards injured his left ankle; he suffered the same damage in Game 4 of the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers. In that matchup, Edwards and LeBron James fought for a loose ball, with James landing on Edwards, causing intense pain.

However, Edwards amazed everyone by returning to action in both situations. In this instance, he went to the locker room for treatment from David Hines, the team's vice president of medical operations and performance.

"Once I got the third movement in my ankle, I thought, 'All right, it's starting to feel good. If we tape it, I'll see how it feels,'" Edwards shared. "David is fantastic at making sure I'm good before I get back out there, so a big shoutout to David."

Despite the injury, Edwards played a total of 34 minutes and scored 20 points, snagged nine rebounds, dished out five assists, and made three steals in a 117-93 victory that evened the series at one game apiece.

Wondering About Edwards' Rapid Healing

Wolves head coach Chris Finch remarked after the game, "This one, I was really concerned about, actually. This one, I was really planning on not seeing him for the rest of the game, to be honest."

Finch's comments suggest the intensity of the pain Edwards is currently grappling with. Considering the size of both James and Jackson-Davis, the hits to Edwards' ankle weren't light, so his youth certainly helps in managing the pain.

Julius Randle shared, "He's one of the more resilient people I know. Nothing keeps him down. He never misses games. For as much attention and effort teams put in to try and stop him, he's never one to sit out a game. ... He's like Ironman. I've seen him get hit, get knocked down so many times."

Rumors swirl that Edwards might be a real-life Wolverine, effortlessly healing from injuries and continuing to shine on the court.

So far, Edwards has played in at least 79 games in each of the past three seasons. Now in his fourth playoff appearance with the Timberwolves, he hasn't missed any of their 34 playoff games during his tenure.

Edwards appears to possess a unique ability to either battle through excruciating pain or demonstrate remarkable speed in healing.

Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EST.

Note:

Based on the information available, Anthony Edwards has sustained an ankle injury during a game against the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The latest episodes occurred in Game 2, with Edwards limping off the court and heading to the locker room [2][3]. Throughout his NBA career, Edwards has shown resilience, playing in 381 regular-season games across five seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves [1].

For a detailed analysis of Edwards' recovery times from past ankle injuries, it would be helpful to consult more comprehensive injury reports or medical updates from the Minnesota Timberwolves organization. Rapid recovery from ankle injuries is common in professional sports, often facilitated by advanced medical care and rehabilitation techniques. However, without specific data on Edwards' recoveries from similar injuries, it's difficult to provide a detailed analysis of his healing process.

  1. Despite the ankle injury sustained in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors, Anthony Edwards played a total of 34 minutes and contributed 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a 117-93 victory.
  2. Edwards' rapid healing capabilities were on display yet again as he returned to action after the injury, drawing praise from Junior Randle who compares him to Ironman.
  3. In the locker room, Edwards received treatment from David Hines, the team's vice president of medical operations and performance.
  4. Chris Finch, the Wolves head coach, expressed concern about the injury, but Edwards' resilience enabled him to play in subsequent games.
  5. As Edwards prepares for Game 3, rumors circulate about his superhuman recoveries, likening him to a real-life Wolverine.
  6. Despite the awe-inspiring displays of resilience, it remains crucial for the Timberwolves organization to provide detailed injury reports and medical updates to analyze Edwards' healing process more comprehensively, considering the importance of advanced medical care in professional sports.

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