Anthony Edwards Scare Overshadows Timberwolves' Win Over Nets
Last night’s game between the Timberwolves and the Nets wasn’t just another entry on the NBA calendar—it was one of those nights where tension, confusion, and controversy all blended into one strange, headline-grabbing event. The Timberwolves came out on top with a 105-90 win over the Nets, but the big story wasn’t the score—it was the frightening moment involving Anthony Edwards that had everyone holding their breath.
Midway through the second quarter, with just under four minutes left in the half, Edwards hit a clean three from the right corner. But as he backpedaled to get back on defense, his foot came down on something—or rather, someone—unexpected: Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez. Edwards twisted his ankle awkwardly and immediately went down, clearly in pain. Timberwolves trainers rushed to his aid and helped him off the court. The arena got quiet, and fans online were quick to voice their outrage and concern.
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Now, to be fair, Fernandez didn’t seem to be up to anything malicious. He was near the baseline, moving along the sideline, and may have just been caught out of position. Still, people are wondering why he was standing so close to the court, especially during an active play. Even Fernandez admitted he could’ve moved quicker and took responsibility in the postgame. He said, “I definitely have to be faster than that. Player’s health is the most important thing in the game.”
The good news? Edwards is tough as nails. Despite the scare, he returned for the second half and didn’t miss a beat—dropped 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting, grabbed five boards, and dished out three assists. That’s the kind of resilience that makes him a cornerstone of this Minnesota squad.
As for the Nets, this loss snapped their brief two-game win streak and dropped them to 25-52 on the season. Fernandez is clearly thinking long-term now, using these final games to give the young guys some shine. Names like Dariq Whitehead, Reece Beekman, Tosan Evbuomwan, Drew Timme, and Tyson Etienne all got solid minutes. These are mostly players who’ve been grinding it out in the G League, so getting real NBA reps is huge for their development. They even led a 10-1 run at the end of the first quarter.
But despite their hustle, Minnesota pulled away in the second half and never let Brooklyn get close again. Nic Claxton led the Nets with 10 points and added six rebounds, while Maxwell Lewis added 10 points in his first career start.
It wasn’t a pretty night for Brooklyn, and it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for Minnesota either—but all eyes will remain on Anthony Edwards. The Wolves dodged a bullet with what could’ve been a season-altering injury. And hopefully, everyone on the sidelines—coaches included—will be a little more mindful of their positioning moving forward.
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