Anthony Edwards injury update: Timberwolves star briefly exits Game 1 vs. Thunder after tweaking ankle

The Timberwolves thought they were dealt a seismic injury blow one quarter into their Western Conference Finals duel with the Thunder when star guard Anthony Edwards went down with an apparent ankle injury.

The Minnesota star exited to the locker room on his own power after landing awkwardly during an especially daring dismount.

Here's what you need to know about Edwards' status going forward.

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Anthony Edwards injury update

Edwards exited the contest after turning his ankle at the end of the first quarter. The Timberwolves supernova saw his joint buckle after landing awkwardly following a collision with Alex Caruso.

Anthony Edwards went back to the locker room after turning his ankle on this play in Game 1. pic.twitter.com/fcbcsHCMBk

He started the second quarter on the sidelines, disappearing into the locker room to do some additional testing — and perhaps wrap his ankle, too. After a five-minute spell in the back, Edwards returned to the floor. He produced an assist on a Julius Randle triple shortly thereafter. A few minutes later, he canned a three of his own.

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