Anthony Edwards made a surprising return to the Minnesota Timberwolves just 10 days after hyperextending his left knee, leading them to a narrow 104-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Edwards, who scored 18 points—including 11 in the fourth quarter—celebrated his comeback by shouting “I’m back!” after making a crucial 3-pointer. This victory marked the Timberwolves’ second loss to the Spurs in their last 17 home playoff series openers.
Edwards had previously expressed his enjoyment of competing against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, and the matchup continued in this game, with Wembanyama recording 11 points and a postseason record of 12 blocked shots. Despite initial expectations that he would miss the start of the series, Edwards successfully accelerated his rehabilitation, credited his medical team for their support, and was cleared to play just before the game.
In related playoff action, the New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98, with Jalen Brunson scoring 35 points. Notably, the Knicks became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive postseason games by 25 or more points. Game 2 of their series is scheduled for Wednesday night as they prepare to move to Philadelphia, where Joel Embiid has urged fans not to sell tickets to Knicks supporters.
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