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Anthony Edwards’ early injury in the Minnesota Timberwolves opener sparked fan outrage and gambling conspiracy theories, but the Timberwolves still beat the Indiana Pacers 114–110.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards sits out with injury (AP)
The NBA’s insider gambling fiasco has taken a bizarre new twist, and this time, Anthony Edwards finds himself in the crossfire, thanks to a handful of enraged fans.
Just three minutes into the Minnesota Timberwolves’ home opener, Edwards limped off with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, sending Wolves fans into instant panic.
But what should’ve been a simple injury scare quickly turned into an internet firestorm.
The Injury — and the Silence That Followed
Head coach Chris Finch offered no real update after the game, refusing to play down the situation. That silence only fueled speculation online.
Teammate Naz Reid tried to calm nerves postgame, saying he expects Edwards to be fine and possibly ready for Monday’s matchup against Denver — but with no official word from the team, the uncertainty lingers.
The Internet Loses Its Mind
In the middle of the NBA’s growing gambling scandal, fans didn’t hold back. Social media erupted with wild conspiracy theories, accusing Edwards of “sabotaging parlays” after his early exit left countless bets in ruins.
FBI should investigate Anthony Edwards for what he just pulled— hoppstalk (@hopppstalk) October 26, 2025
Any lip readers on what Anthony Edwards said?I think he said, “I’m alright….” But now that I rewatched it a couple times, don’t think that’s what he said. pic.twitter.com/027EC2lCpj
— Bull Run (@run_bull_) October 26, 2025
The hysteria underscored how deeply fan gambling has seeped into NBA culture — where one player’s pulled hamstring can spark full-blown chaos online.
The Wolves Still Find a Way
Despite losing their star early, the Timberwolves clawed out a 114–110 win over the shorthanded Indiana Pacers.
Julius Randle led the charge with 31 points and 6 assists, helping Minnesota stay unbeaten at home.
Before the injury, Edwards had been on a tear — averaging 36.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game on 53% shooting from the field and 50% from deep.
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term…Read More
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term… Read More
October 27, 2025, 16:50 IST
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