Anthony Edwards, injured: Timberwolves on alert
Washington – Talented guard Anthony Edwards, a key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, will be out of action for several weeks due to a bone contusion and hyperextension in his left knee, according to US media reports this Sunday.
The injury occurred during the fourth game of the first-round series of the Western Conference against the Denver Nuggets, a match in which Edwards could not finish, leaving the court before halftime.
Edwards, who was already experiencing discomfort in his right knee, was injured when he incorrectly planted his leg after a dispute for the ball. He had to be assisted by the team staff to go to the locker rooms.
Medical examinations ruled out significant damage to the ligaments, a positive development for Minnesota.
Despite the absence of their star player, the Timberwolves lead the series 3-1 against Denver. The fifth game is scheduled for this Monday. The franchise will need to advance in the playoffs to have the possibility of having Edwards for the remainder of the postseason.
The situation is complicated for Minnesota, as in the same game they also lost Donte DiVincenzo, who suffered a tear in his Achilles tendon.
Edwards has been fundamental in the team’s attack this season, establishing himself as one of the most important players in the league, so his absence represents a hard blow to the team’s aspirations in the playoffs.
