Sat Mar 29 00:50:00 UTC 2025: **Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Leaves Game Against Suns With Eye Injury**
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards left Friday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns after a collision with Kevin Durant. The incident occurred in the first quarter, with Edwards appearing to suffer a possible eye injury after contact with Durant while pursuing a loose ball.
Edwards, who was averaging 27.3 points per game coming into the matchup, had scored only three points before exiting. He was seen holding his face and briefly fell to the ground before walking to the locker room, accompanied by team personnel. The extent of his injury is currently unknown.
At the time of Edwards’ departure, the Timberwolves held a lead over the Suns. The game continued without the star guard. The Timberwolves, currently the eighth seed in the Western Conference, are fighting for playoff positioning. Their next game is Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. The Suns, meanwhile, are battling to improve their playoff chances as they sit in eleventh place in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves’ medical team is expected to release an update on Edwards’ condition soon.
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