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Edwards' Shock Return Fuels Wolves Win
5 May
Summary
- Edwards returned 10 days after a knee injury, scoring 11 crucial points in the final quarter.
- He led the Timberwolves to a 104-102 victory over the Spurs in Game 1.
- Wembanyama recorded an NBA postseason record with 12 blocked shots in the game.
Anthony Edwards made a dramatic return for the Timberwolves, leading them to a 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Edwards, who had been sidelined for 10 days with a hyperextended left knee and bone bruise, was surprisingly cleared to play just 90 minutes before tip-off. He showcased his immediate impact by scoring 18 points, with 11 coming in the decisive fourth quarter. His triumphant comeback was marked by a vocal declaration to the Spurs bench, "I'm back!"
Despite Edwards' impressive performance, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic defensive effort, setting a new NBA postseason record with 12 blocked shots. However, it wasn't enough to secure a win, as the Timberwolves held on to hand the Spurs only their second home series opener loss in recent memory.
In other playoff action, the New York Knicks continued their dominant postseason run with a decisive 137-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals. The Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive playoff games by at least 25 points.
