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INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings held off a late surge from the Indiana Fever on Saturday afternoon, escaping Gainbridge Fieldhouse with a 107–104 win in a season opener that delivered on its heavyweight billing and made history in the process. It marked the first season-opening game in WNBA history in which both teams topped the 100-point mark, fueled by a fast pace, efficient shooting stretches, and a matchup headlined by two of the league’s brightest young stars in Caitlin

SAN ANTONIO — The Minnesota Timberwolves got an unexpected boost Monday night, and it made all the difference. Anthony Edwards returned from injury ahead of schedule to score 18 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota edged the San Antonio Spurs 104–102 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Edwards, who had been expected to miss at least the first two games after suffering a bone bruise and hyperextended knee on April 25, instead delivered a

SAN ANTONIO — After missing the final two games of Minnesota’s first-round series with a left knee injury, Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is expected to return Monday night for Game 1 against the Spurs. Head coach Chris Finch confirmed Edwards will play, though the All-Star guard is expected to be on a minutes restriction as he continues recovering from a bone bruise suffered when he hyperextended his knee nine days ago. Sources around the team expressed increasing confid