In return of Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points off the bench in his return from injury as Minnesota took a 1-0 series lead.
- On Monday, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards returned from a left knee injury to score 18 points, leading his team to a 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
- Edwards sustained a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise on April 25 against the Denver Nuggets, an injury initially expected to sideline him for multiple weeks before his unexpected nine-day return.
- Julius Randle paced Minnesota with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Victor Wembanyama recorded a historic triple-double with 12 blocks; Edwards scored 11 of his 18 points in the decisive fourth quarter.
- Ahead of Wednesday's Game 2, Minnesota listed both Edwards and guard Ayo Dosunmu as questionable, with head coach Chris Finch noting Edwards' knee responded well following his limited 25 minutes.
- Wembanyama vowed improvement as the Spurs prepare to host Minnesota on Wednesday at Frost Bank Center, aiming to level the best-of-seven series after falling short in Monday's narrow loss.
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