Overview
- Anthony Edwards suffered an apparent ankle injury during the second quarter of the Timberwolves' game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 3, 2025.
- The injury occurred when Edwards stepped on Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez's foot after making a three-pointer, forcing him to leave the court temporarily.
- Edwards returned to play in the second half, alleviating concerns about a serious injury and contributing to Minnesota's critical playoff push.
- The Timberwolves, tied with the Clippers and Grizzlies at 44-32, hold the tiebreaker for the sixth seed in the Western Conference, which would allow them to avoid the play-in tournament.
- Fans and analysts have raised questions about sideline safety after the unintentional collision, though footage confirmed no foul play was involved.