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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates his three-point basket against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets (at home) for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Anthony Edwards had five points and three rebounds while shooting 1/8 from the field in his first 18 minutes of playing time.
However, he left the game with an injury.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Status alert: Anthony Edwards (knee) helped to locker room Saturday.”
Status alert: Anthony Edwards (knee) helped to locker room Saturday.
Timberwolves Make New Anthony Edwards Announcement
GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to an apparent injury in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets of Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Timberwolves have now announced that Edwards has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Timberwolves PR wrote: “Anthony Edwards (Left Knee Injury) is OUT for the remainder of the game.”
Anthony Edwards (Left Knee Injury) is OUT for the remainder of the game.
The status of Edwards will be one of the biggest topics in the NBA playoffs going forward.
The All-Star guard finished the regular season with averages of 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range in 61 games.
ESPN’s Anthony Slater wrote before the second half: “Ayo Dosunmu and Mike Conley starting in place of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to open the second half. Timberwolves lost their starting backcourt in the first half of Game 4.”
Ayo Dosunmu and Mike Conley starting in place of Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to open the second half. Timberwolves lost their starting backcourt in the first half of Game 4.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar