The Minnesota Timberwolves caught a break—but it still might not matter.
Anthony Edwards avoided ligament damage in his knee injury, which is the best possible outcome given how scary the moment looked. But here’s the reality: he’s still expected to miss multiple weeks.
And in the playoffs, “multiple weeks” might as well be everything.
Edwards suffered a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee during Game 4, an injury that initially had people fearing the worst. Tests confirmed no structural damage, which means no torn ACL or major ligament issue—but the recovery timeline is still significant.
That’s the part that changes everything.
Because while the Timberwolves are currently in control of their series, Edwards is their engine. He’s their leading scorer, their go-to option, and the player defenses are built around stopping. Losing him—even temporarily—completely shifts the ceiling of this team.
And it gets worse.
Minnesota didn’t just lose Edwards. Donte DiVincenzo also went down with a torn Achilles in the same game, ending his season.
So yes, the Wolves won Game 4.
But they may have lost far more in the process.
Now the pressure shifts to the rest of the roster. Players like Julius Randle and Ayo Dosunmu will have to carry the scoring load, while the defense has to tighten even more without Edwards’ athleticism on the perimeter.
The biggest question now isn’t just “when will Edwards return?”
It’s whether the Timberwolves can survive long enough to get him back.
Because if they can, this injury becomes a scare.
If they can’t, it becomes the moment their season slipped away.
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