Timberwolves See Path to Anthony Edwards' Return if They Close Out Nuggets
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, with the team listing him as week-to-week.
- Despite some reports suggesting Edwards could be out for multiple weeks or the rest of the season, the Timberwolves and coach Chris Finch remain optimistic about his potential return in the conference semifinals.
- Veteran guard Mike Conley and reporter Jon Krawczynzski also express confidence that Edwards could return if the Wolves advance past the Nuggets.
- Julius Randle shared that both Edwards and teammate Donte DiVincenzo, who recently underwent Achilles surgery, are in good spirits and motivated to support the team.
- Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Monday night, with the Wolves needing one more win to eliminate the Nuggets and potentially see Edwards return in the next playoff round.
