Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: What is the availability status of Anthony Edwards, will he start Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: What is the availability status of Anthony Edwards, will he start Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder?
Anthony Edwards in the frame

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Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

Anthony Edwards featured in 79 regular season games in this year's campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder have Nikola Topic on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 2.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will lock horns against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday, May 22nd at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. All eyes would be on Anthony Edwards, whether he starts against Timberwolves or not. 

Will Anthony Edwards play Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

The 23-year-old small forward will be seen stepping foot on the court for Game 2 against Oklahoma City Thunder as he is not listed on the team's injury report. He even featured in 79 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 79 games, he averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. 

Not just this, Edwards even played the first round against Los Angeles Lakers as Timberwolves went on to win the seven game series 4-1. In Game 1, Edwards played for 35 minutes as he registered 22 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal. In Game 2, Edwards played for 40 minutes as he recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds. 

During Game 3, Edwards played for 42 minutes as he notched up 29 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and one block. During Game 4, Edwards clocked 44 minutes along with 43 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block. During Game 5, Edwards featured on the court for 43 minutes as he ended the match with 15 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. 

Anthony Edwards even played five games against Golden State Warriors. In Game 1, Edwards played for 42 minutes as he registered 23 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. During Game 2, Edwards played for 34 minutes as he notched up 20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. 

During Game 3, Edwards clocked 44 minutes along with 36 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. During Game 4, Edwards had 33 minutes under his belt with 30 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals to his name. During Game 5, Edwards played for 41 minutes as he had 22 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. Minnesota Timberwolves won the seven game series against Golden State Warriors 4-1. 

During Game 1 against Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Edwards clocked 37 minutes along with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Anthony Edwards has averaged 20.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists in the 18 games that he has played against the Oklahoma City Thunder in his career.

Oklahoma City Thunder have Nikola Topic on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 2. On the other hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves have nobody listed on their team's injury report as they have full roster at their disposal. 

When and where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2?

The tip-off time for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 is 8:30 ET. The live broadcast of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.