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Why Donte DiVincenzo isn't playing tonight for Timberwolves with injury news
TL;DR
Donte DiVincenzo is not playing tonight for the Timberwolves due to injury. He joins Anthony Edwards on the sidelines as the team faces the Denver Nuggets in Game 5.
Key points
- Donte DiVincenzo is injured and not playing.
- Anthony Edwards is also sidelined.
- Timberwolves lead series 3-1 against Nuggets.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are officially without multiple starters.
Beginning with Game 5 of the series against the Denver Nuggets, Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards are both missing in action.
The good news is that the Wolves jumped out to a 3-1 series lead.
The bad news is they won't be back on the court particularly soon.
That's especially true for DiVincenzo.
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Why isn't Donte DiVincenzo playing tonight?
DiVincenzo isn't playing for the rest of the playoffs due to injury.
He tore his Achilles in Game 4 against the Timberwolves.
After missing a 3-pointer, he planted to go chase after the rebound, and that's when the injury occurred before he could push off and head toward the basketball.
Is Donte DiVincenzo out for the season?
Yes, DiVincenzo will miss the rest of the postseason.
The bigger question as he attempts to rehab his torn Achilles is whether he'll make it back at all in the 2026-27 season. It's certainly not a given.
Q&A
What is the reason for Donte DiVincenzo's absence from the Timberwolves game?
Donte DiVincenzo is absent due to an injury.
Which other player is missing from the Timberwolves lineup tonight?
Anthony Edwards is also missing from the Timberwolves lineup tonight.
What is the current series status for the Timberwolves against the Nuggets?
The Timberwolves currently lead the series against the Denver Nuggets 3-1.
