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The Minnesota Timberwolvesclosed out their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in six games with a 110-98 home victory Thursday, April 30. Now they'll get to cool their heels until Monday, May 4, when they open second-round play in San Antonio against the No. 2-seeded Spurs.
The Wolves won without star guard Anthony Edwards, who suffered a significant injury in Game 4 against the Nuggets, landing awkwardly after a play that caused his left knee to bend unnaturally.
Edwards has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee. As a result, he is expected to miss multiple weeks, leaving a major gap in the Timberwolves' lineup as they look to advance in the playoffs.
It's highly unlikely. The Timberwolves have listed Anthony Edwards as week-to-week due to his injury. The team will continue to monitor his recovery and is expected to provide further updates on his status as new information becomes available.
However, he was spotted shooting free throws during Saturday's practice session.
A little bit of Anthony Edwards standing still, putting up free throws at the end of Timberwolves practice. Chris Finch said Edwards is still considered “week to week.” pic.twitter.com/10QHxwGshl
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) May 2, 2026
The NBA Playoffs' first round concludes Sunday, May 3, with a pair of Game 7s in the Eastern Conference.
The No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic are at the top-seeded Detroit Pistons looking to pull off a huge upset. That game tips off at 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC).
Then the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers host the No. 5 Toronto Raptors in their do-or-die showdown at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Anthony Edwards injury update ahead of NBA playoff opener vs. Spurs
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