Anthony Edwards injury update puts Timberwolves in tough spot before Game 5
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The Minnesota Timberwolves took a major hit in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs against the Denver Nuggets when Anthony Edwards went down with a left knee injury late in the second quarter. Edwards jumped to challenge a Cameron Johnson fast-break attempt with 2:45 left in the half but landed awkwardly.
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His knee appeared to hyperextend under pressure and the reaction was immediate. He showed clear discomfort and needed help from the medical staff to get off the floor.
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Anthony Edwards injury update
A fresh update on his condition surfaced and it does not offer much reassurance for Minnesota moving forward.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Timberwolves will be without their franchise centerpiece for multiple weeks as Anthony Edwards deals with a knee issue that will keep him sidelined.
The injury is a bone bruise along with a hyperextension in his left knee. Tests confirmed there’s no ligament damage involved, which brought some relief.
Still, the setback is significant enough to keep Edwards off the floor for the near future. Minnesota now has to adjust without its primary scorer and emotional spark.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards against the Denver Nuggets. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesThings got worse when Donte DiVincenzo suffered an Achilles tear during Saturday’s win. That left the team even thinner heading into a critical stretch.
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The added responsibility now falls on Mike Conley and Bones Hyland, who are expected to handle larger roles for the rest of the first-round series. The margin for error shrinks but the path forward remains clear.
If the Timberwolves can manage just one win over the next three games without their rising star, there’s a realistic chance Edwards could be available again in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Minnesota will need contributions from every available player to keep the season alive while their best player recovers.