Ant-Man return – Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury to help the Timberwolves upset the Spurs as the Knicks rout the 76ers and the Mets lean into “curses.”
Anthony Edwards’ knee scare is already fading into the background after Minnesota’s star returned quicker than many expected, helping the Timberwolves pull off a road upset in the NBA playoffs.
Misryoum reports that Edwards was sidelined earlier after awkwardly landing during a game. leaving him with a diagnosed bone bruise and hyperextension of the knee.. About a week and a half later. he re-entered action at the start of Round 2. coming off the bench under a minutes restriction and choosing to play anyway against the San Antonio Spurs.
Edwards scored 18 points in 25 minutes. including a surge in the fourth quarter. as Minnesota overcame a late-game challenge to win 104-102.. The matchup also set up a difficult next chapter: the Timberwolves’ defense will need to keep pace with Victor Wembanyama. who posted a triple-double even while struggling from three-point range.
For fans, this kind of rapid return changes the energy of a series. Even when minutes are limited, having a proven scorer back on the floor can shift matchups and stabilize a team’s late-game decision-making.
Elsewhere in the bracket, the New York Knicks handled the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1, winning 137-98. Jalen Brunson led New York with a high-scoring output in a relatively short stint, while Philadelphia struggled to generate rhythm after coming through a longer first-round battle.
Meanwhile, the Knicks’ atmosphere included celebrity attention, and New York’s sports conversation quickly broadened beyond the court.. Misryoum also flagged a growing “cursed Mets” storyline in baseball. fueled by a tabloid narrative that links the team’s recent struggles to a mayoral visit and a moment with the Mets’ mascots.
In that scenario. superstition takes center stage. with earlier long-running traditions and modern headlines feeding the idea that off-field symbolism can influence performance.. Whether fans treat it as humor or an omen. the attention reflects how closely sports culture in New York ties belief. identity. and momentum together.
As Round 2 continues, teams across the league are preparing for the realities of playoff travel and wear-and-tear.. Misryoum notes that both Pistons-Cavaliers and Thunder-Lakers matchups feature extra pressure as star-player availability becomes a key storyline. with hamstring injuries affecting preparations and forcing immediate adjustments.
At the heart of it, these early playoff swings highlight how quickly momentum can be reshaped. From a knee return to a defensive test and injury uncertainty, the next games will reveal which teams can absorb disruption and still deliver when it matters most.