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Edwards Out: Timberwolves Face Playoff Crisis
28 Apr
Summary
- Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.
- Edwards is ruled out week-to-week, missing crucial playoff games.
- Nikola Jokic missed 16 games with a similar injury in December.
The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2026 NBA Playoff hopes have been dealt a severe blow with the injury to star guard Anthony Edwards. He suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, as confirmed by an MRI on Monday, April 27. Edwards has been ruled out for the upcoming Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets and is considered week-to-week.
The injury occurred late in the first half of Game 4, a game the Timberwolves won 112-96. Edwards landed awkwardly after defending a layup, immediately grabbing his knee in apparent pain and frustration. He was unable to put weight on his leg as he was helped off the court.
This setback comes at a critical juncture as Minnesota holds a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets. The team faces potential comparisons to Nikola Jokic's recovery from a similar left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in December, which sidelined the Nuggets' All-Star center for 16 games. With the second round of the playoffs looming, the Timberwolves must prepare to compete without their leading scorer, who averaged a career-high 28.8 points this season.
