Anthony Edwards injury status for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)- Is the Minnesota Timberwolves star playing tonight against the Golden State Warriors?

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 7, 2025, 05:10 IST

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Anthony Edwards is set to play in Game 1 against the Warriors after recovering from calf cramping. The Timberwolves' injury report is relatively clean, with only Rob Dillingham out. The Warriors list Gary Payton II as questionable. The game promises high-intensity basketball with Edwards and Curry leading their respective teams.

Anthony Edwards injury status for Game 1 (May 6, 2025)- Is the Minnesota Timberwolves star playing tonight against the Golden State Warriors?

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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.

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