Overview
- Edwards, coming off a left-knee bone bruise and hyperextension, entered from the bench on a minutes cap in a 104-102 road win in San Antonio.
- He played 25 minutes and posted 18 points on 8-for-13 shooting with three rebounds and three assists.
- The Athletic had projected a two-week absence, yet pool work, a hyperbaric chamber, specialist visits, and daily treatment with physical therapist David Hines sped his return.
- Head coach Chris Finch said the Wolves preplanned the bench role and controlled usage, and Edwards said he felt great even as he noted less burst and late-game mistakes.
- Veteran Mike Conley called Edwards his hero for pushing to play, and the team expects him to be available for Game 2 barring a setback.