Anthony Edwards is out for the Thunder clash with a foot injury
The Minnesota Timberwolves can breathe a sigh of relief ahead of their heavyweight clash tonight. With terrifying Oklahoma City Thunder coming into town, the Wolves needed some good injury news, and they got it. According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, the Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is available and will play tonight against Oklahoma City.
Edwards was listed on the injury report with a “right foot injury sustained,” causing some consternation among the Target Center faithful. Given the rigorous NBA schedule and Ant’s high utility role, the maintenance tag is understandable, but his availability is non-negotiable for a matchup of this caliber.
This is a huge boost for Minnesota, which faces the monumental task of slowing down the league’s best team. The Thunder was absolutely red-hot this season, he is a terrifying 25-2. Without Edwards, the Wolves would be staring down the barrel against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and society.
Ant-Man has been electrifying as usual this season, averaging 28.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. He’s the engine of the Timberwolves’ offense and they’ll need every bit of his punch to keep up with an OKC team that seems to have forgotten how to lose.
After a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this week, Minnesota needs a statement win to maintain its position in a crowded Western Conference. Edwards has been cleared to fight, giving them a chance to hand the Thunder just their third loss of the year.
A tip-off is scheduled for tonight at the Target Center. With Anto officially in the lineup, grab your popcorn; this is going to be a battle.
2025-12-20 01:20:00
