The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to secure a victory despite Anthony Edwards maintaining an ankle injury.
The Minnesota Timber Wolves fought in the second round series and won Game 2. They’re now tying the Golden State Warriors in one game.
Anthony Edwards won a lot of criticism after his Game 1 performance. Chris Finch blamed his lack of leadership on losses.
Charles Barkley also went out to Edwards for not backing up his speech. Meanwhile, Chris Brussard accused Edwards of not taking Game 1 seriously enough to win.
Edwards silenced critics tonight by dropping 20 points in the victory and fighting what appears to be a rather serious ankle injury to win.
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Several fans took him to social media and praised Edwards for returning to the game despite the fact that he felt a lot of pain after his injuries.
One fan wrote, “It’s not a surprise to us who have seen him for the past five years!” “There’s nothing to stop this guy” while another fan insists.
Timberwolves fans were very impressed with his star player, writing, “It’s so tough, Anthony Edwards.”
Another Timberwolves fan reminded everyone of Edwards’ healing powers, saying, “This is all Anthony Edwards’ injuries and I hope it never changes.”
One fan believes Edwards is beginning to understand the Warriors and claims that “Anthony Edwards is beginning to understand the Warriors’ defense. He seems to have joy.”
But one fan said, “Anthony Edwards hasn’t disappeared, but he still posts the numbers. He needs a teammate to take over the rest of the series, his ankles and more.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves looked out of sorts in Game 1 as they lost to the Warriors despite Stephen Curry being seriously injured. Luckily, Anthony Edwards did not suffer the same fate in Game 2.
Now, when they travel to San Francisco for games 3 and 4, they will want to steal at least one game on the Warriors floor.
Otherwise, Edwards and the Timberwolves will appear in a hole too deep and can climb from the rest of the series. And when you play against a rough, experienced Warriors team, you don’t want it.
If the Warriors can protect the big court “” “” in light of Stephen Curry’s injury situation, they’ll be considered a favorite to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
