Anthony Edwards injury status for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)- Is the Minnesota Timberwolves star playing tonight against the Golden State Warriors? | NBA News
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will play in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors tonight. The 23-year-old shooting guard isn’t listed on the injury report, confirming his availability despite recent calf concerns.
Anthony Edwards status for Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors (May 6, 2025)
Anthony Edwards suffered calf cramping during Game 1 of the Timberwolves-Lakers series but has fully recovered. He left the court briefly in the third quarter but returned to finish the game. Since then, the issue hasn’t resurfaced, and he enters this matchup at full strength.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors injury reports for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)
The injury situation for both teams looks relatively clean heading into Game 1:
Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for Game 1
– Rob Dillingham (OUT) – sprained left ankle (missed last 6 games) – No other players listed
Golden State Warriors injury report for Game 1
– Gary Payton II (Questionable) – unspecified illness – No other players listed
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Projected starting lineups for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)
With both teams nearly at full strength, here’s how the rotations are expected to look:
Minnesota Timberwolves projected starters for Game 1
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Mike Conley | Donte DiVincenzo | Rob Dillingham (OUT) | Anthony Edwards | Bones Hyland |
| SG | Anthony Edwards | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Donte DiVincenzo | Terrence Shannon Jr. | Jaylen Clark |
| SF | Jaden McDaniels | Terrence Shannon Jr. | Jaylen Clark | Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Donte DiVincenzo |
| PF | Julius Randle | Naz Reid | Jaden McDaniels | Joe Ingles | Leonard Miller |
| C | Rudy Gobert | Naz Reid | Luke Garza | Julius Randle | Leonard Miller |
Golden State Warriors projected starters for Game 1
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Stephen Curry | Brandin Podziemski | Pat Spencer | Moses Moody | Taran Armstrong |
| SG | Brandin Podziemski | Gary Payton II (Questionable) | Buddy Hield | Moses Moody | Pat Spencer |
| SF | Buddy Hield | Moses Moody | Gary Payton II (Questionable) | Gui Santos | Jimmy Butler III |
| PF | Jimmy Butler III | Gui Santos | Jonathan Kuminga | Draymond Green | Moses Moody |
| C | Draymond Green | Quinten Post | Kevon Looney | Trayce Jackson-Davis |
Can Anthony Edwards outshine Stephen Curry in Game 1? (May 6, 2025)
Edwards enters this series in top form, averaging 26.8 points per game in the previous round. His explosive scoring and confidence make him a key factor against the Warriors’ defense.With Edwards healthy and no major injuries affecting either team, this matchup promises high-intensity basketball. The Timberwolves will rely on their star guard to counter Curry’s shooting, while the Warriors must contain Minnesota’s physical frontcourt of Randle and Gobert. Who are you supporting in this series? Share your predictions in the comments.
