Will Anthony Edwards play Game 1?

Timberwolves get major Edwards update for Game 1

Minnesota’s Western Conference semifinal opened with a major question about Anthony Edwards’ health after his knee injury from the prior series. Multiple entries describe updates that moved the uncertainty closer to resolution, with reports indicating Edwards was expected to return and later medically cleared.

What the feed says happened

• Edwards had been hyperextending his left knee and dealing with a bone bruise.
• As the Spurs–Timberwolves Game 1 approached, Minnesota faced uncertainty around whether he would be medically cleared.
• The reporting trajectory improved: Edwards was described as expected to play in Game 1, and later as medically cleared.

Why it matters

Edwards is Minnesota’s primary scoring and creation engine, so his status directly shapes the game plan against San Antonio.

Even small limitations can affect: - pace and shot volume, - defensive assignments, - and crunch-time usage.

With Game 1 being the first reference point for a long series, having Edwards on the floor changes both tactical matchups and how the Timberwolves manage other rotational pieces.

Bottom line: Minnesota moved from doubt toward certainty, and the latest updates in the feed support that Edwards is set to play in the opener.