What happened to Anthony Edwards? Latest injury update as Timberwolves superstar exits Game 2 vs Warriors

Anthony Edwards went down with a potential ankle injury in Game 2 of the Warriors-Timberwolves 2025 NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. Edwards attacked the rim in the second quarter. While landing, Warriors center Trayce Jackson-Davis stepped on his left foot, causing Edwards to be injured.

He stayed on the floor for a significant stretch before leaving for the locker room. Minnesota. Here's the video of Edwards' injury:

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Edwards couldn't put any pressure on his left leg as he went to the locker room with the help of the Timberwolves' staff. In 14:36 minutes of action, he had seven points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals on 2 of 7 shots.

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According to the latest update, Edwards was questionable for returning, citing a left ankle sprain.

It's a concerning situation for the Timberwolves as Anthony Edwards has injured his left ankle in Game 1, too. He iced it in the locker room following the contest. The Timberwolves led 56-39 against the Steph Curry-less Warriors at halftime.

Edwards returned to start the third quarter after testing his injured ankle on the court during the break.

Anthony Edwards on his injury

Anthony Edwards proved his iron man reputation for the second consecutive series after brutally injuring his ankle. He returned in the second half and finished the contest with 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three steals on 6 of 13 shots to lead the Timberwolves to a 117-93 Game 2 win, tying the series 1-1.

Edwards seemed comfortable despite enduring the blow to his injured leg, but the superstar admitted that it wasn't as easy as it seemed.

"Yeah, that was bad," Edwards told reporters. "Y'all see he stepped on my foot, so yeah, that was crazy. But I'll be alright."

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Edwards credited the Timberwolves' physiotherapist for his return, calling him the "best in the world."

The Timberwolves will hope Anthony Edwards' injury doesn't aggravate and bother him until Game 3 on the road. Minnesota needs to win that contest and retain homecourt advantage, especially with Steph Curry still out.

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