The latest injury update for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Friday against the Houston Rockets.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards caused an uproar with his absence from the NBA All-Star Game. Edwards, 23, warmed up for the showcase last Sunday but was later ruled out with a groin injury. His absence led to backlash after he earned his third All-Star nod.

The Houston Rockets (34-21) begin their post-All Star break schedule with a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-25) on Friday at Toyota Center. The Rockets lost seven of their last 10 games leading into the break,

Edwards' lousy shooting night against the Bucks ended with an errant 3 in the final seconds. He remains confident despite clutch failures.

Anthony Edwards missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer to cap a 10-for-33 night as the Wolves fell to a Milwaukee team missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Before the All-Star break, the Timberwolves beat the Western Conference-leading Thunder down half their regular rotation. Julius Randle (right groin), Donte DiVincenzo (left big toe sprain), Mike Conley (dislocated finger) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms) all were out as the Wolves pulled off an improbable win.

Anthony Edwards (sore hip) is questionable to play Friday as Minnesota looks to secure a season-series victory versus Amen Thompson and the Rockets.