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Tim Capurso

Wolves Players Had Macabre Summation of Anthony Edwards's Will to Play Through Injury

Edwards injured his ankle in the second quarter and returned at the start of the third quarter. | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves fans held their breath when All-Star forward Anthony Edwards suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter of Game 2 of the conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The sight of Edwards hobbling off the court, unable to put any weight on his left leg as he exited the game and headed for the locker room did not lend much optimism to the hope that he'd be able to return for the second half.

Heck, even Timberwolves coach Chris Finch admitted he didn't think he'd see Edwards return.

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