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Here's when Anthony Edwards could return from his knee injury for Timberwolves vs. Spurs series
TL;DR
Anthony Edwards is recovering from a knee injury sustained in Game 4 but is expected to return for the Timberwolves' next series against the Spurs. His return timeline remains a key focus for Minnesota.
Key points
- Anthony Edwards injured his left knee in Game 4
- Timberwolves upset the Denver Nuggets in the first round
- Jaden McDaniels scored 32 points in the series-clinching game
- Edwards' return is crucial for the next series against the Spurs
- He avoided a serious injury but has a recovery timeline
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Here's when Anthony Edwards could return from his knee injury for Timberwolves vs. Spurs series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves completed their first-round upset of the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, as the sixth-seeded Wolves cruised to a 110-98 win on the strength of Jaden McDaniels' 32 points.
Minnesota's six-game series win is even more impressive considering that its star player Anthony Edwards went down in Game 4 with a bone bruise and a hyperextension in his left knee.
While Edwards has avoided a serious injury, his timetable to return will be one of the top storylines in Minnesota's next series against Victor Wembanyama and the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs.
Edwards tracking to return at "some point" in the second round
ESPN's Shams Charania has reported that Edwards, the Timberwolves' leading scorer in the regular season, will miss "at minimum" two weeks.
Q&A
When is Anthony Edwards expected to return from his knee injury?
Anthony Edwards' return date is not confirmed, but he is expected to play in the Timberwolves' next series against the Spurs.
What injury did Anthony Edwards sustain during the playoffs?
Anthony Edwards suffered a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee during Game 4 of the first-round series.
How did the Timberwolves perform in the first round without Anthony Edwards?
The Timberwolves completed a first-round upset of the Denver Nuggets, winning the series 4-2, with Jaden McDaniels scoring 32 points in the decisive game.
