The Minnesota Timberwolves may have an injury concern to deal with that involves Anthony Edwards during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.

With over three minutes left in the third quarter as the Timberwolves led 88-64, Edwards drove to the basket to attempt a shot attempt against the Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt. As he fell down to the floor, he held onto his left leg in visible pain. He got back up under his own power but walked awkwardly to the locker room.

The Timberwolves revealed an update on Edwards when the third quarter came to a close. He is dealing with a cramp and receiving treatment in the locker room, sources told ESPN insider Shams Charania.

To his team's luck, he returned to the game early in the fourth quarter.

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It was fortunate for the Timberwolves to get Anthony Edwards back from the injury scare, taking care of business on the road against the Lakers.

They initially trailed 28-21 after the first quarter came to a close, withstanding a red-hot start from Lakers star Luka Doncic. Despite this, Minnesota made a strong response in the last three quarters. In that stretch, they outscored Los Angeles 96-67, performing at a high level on both sides of the ball.

Four players scored in double-digits for Minnesota's benefit. Jaden McDaniels had a strong display of 25 points and nine rebounds. He shot 11-of-13 overall, including 3-of-3 from downtown. Naz Reid came next with 22 points and five rebounds, Edwards put up 22 points and nine assists, while Julius Randle provided 15 points and five rebounds.

The Timberwolves will look to take a 2-0 series lead when they face the Lakers in Game 2. The contest will commence on April 22 at 10 p.m. ET.