Nikola Jokić's defense against the Minnesota Timberwolves baffled Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert during Tuesday's 140-139 double-overtime win over the Denver Nuggets.

In a dramatic double-overtime finish, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Denver Nuggets 140-139 despite Nikola Jokić’s historic 61-point triple-double performance. His dominance led Anthony Edwards to make a bold,

That could have been the case for Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who left Minnesota's game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday with what initially seemed like one of the unluckiest injuries you'll ever see.

Wolves star Anthony Edwards briefly leaves game in 2nd quarter after stepping backward onto the foot of Fernandez while making a 3-pointer.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards appears to have escaped what could have been an unfortunate injury. Late in the first half of a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, Edwards was helped off the floor and into the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle on an awkward collision.