Brooklyn's coach Jordi Fernandez accepted responsibility for Minnesota star Anthony Edwards' injury scare during a game, stating he needs to be quicker to ensure player safety. Edwards, who scored 28 points, briefly left after stepping on Fernandez's foot but returned for the second half. The Timberwolves rely heavily on Edwards this season, especially after trading veteran Karl-Anthony Towns, and are competing to secure a playoff spot without entering the play-in tournament.
I was out of bounds trying to move out of the way. I definitely have to be faster than that. Players' health is the most important thing in the game, so next time I just have to move faster.
Edwards seemed to dodge a serious injury. He briefly left the game after he stepped backward onto Fernandez's foot while making a 3-pointer late in the second quarter.
The Timberwolves are part of a crowd trying to finish among the top six in the Western Conference and avoid the play-in tournament. They can't afford to lose Edwards.
The three-time All-Star has carried the Timberwolves this season after they traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in the offseason.
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