With the playoffs looming closer, the Timberwolves are starting to lose grip on their momentum. They have lost three of their last four games and fallen to the eighth seed. Not what you would expect from a team that made it to the West Finals last year. So, they headed into tonight’s Suns clash hoping to regain their groove and get back to their winning ways. But things took an unfortunate turn when Anthony Edwards was forced to leave the game after a nasty collision with Kevin Durant.

The incident occurred in the closing minutes of the opening quarter. With the ball in his hands, Edwards put the moves on KD and rose for a three-pointer. The ball hit iron and fell straight to Tyus Jones’ hands. Seeing an opening, Durant sprinted to the other end for a fast break opportunity, but Jones’ outlet pass was intercepted by a flying Ant-Man. Unfortunately, the two stars collided mid-air and KD’s elbow accidentally struck Edwards’ nose.

Shaken up by the hit, the Timberwolves star fell to the floor and covered his face in immense agony. His teammates and staff rushed to check on him. After laying on the floor for several minutes, he left the game. In a scary sight, Edwards went to the locker room with a towel over his face. Reports revealed that he had suffered a nasal contusion due to the ugly collision.

Fortunately, the injury was not too serious and the team announced that Edwards would be available for the remainder of the game. He checked back in once the second half began. And Durant made sure to check on the youngster’s health once he returned.

Anthony Edwards and Kevin Durant share wholesome moment after nasty collision

KD’s inadvertent elbow cut Edwards’ night short—at least for the first half. With just nine minutes of play and a mere three points to his name, Ant had to hit the locker room early, leaving Wolves fans holding their breath.

So when he jogged back onto the court in the second half, it wasn’t just a sigh of relief for Minnesota—it was for Durant too. The moment Ant-Man checked in, he made a beeline for KD, reassuring him with a quick signal that his nose was just fine. What followed? A wholesome exchange between two competitors before they got right back to business.

Well, that’s the kind of relationship the two superstars share. Of course, Edwards has publicly expressed his fandom for the Suns forward multiple times. Deeming the two-time champ his favorite player of all-time, Ant once said, “I wasn’t a basketball guy. The only person I knew was Kevin Durant. That was it.”

Even when they won the Olympic gold together last year, the moment was extra special for Edwards because he shared it with KD, “It felt good playing alongside KD, who is my favorite player of all time. But winning it and the way that we won it was the greatest thing ever.”

Meanwhile, The Slim Reaper also has immense admiration for the Wolves’ star, “So impressed with Ant. My favorite player to watch. Just grown so much since he came into the league. His love for the game shines bright. That’s one of the reasons I like him the most. Love everything about Ant.” And tonight’s wholesome interaction following the nasty collision just adds to their incredible bond. Thoughts?