Anthony Edwards Suffers Bone Bruise, Hyperextended Knee in Game 4 vs. Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee in Game 4 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, according to multiple reports. The injury occurred with 2:45 remaining in the first half when Edwards jumped to contest a layup by Cameron Johnson. Upon landing, his left knee hyperextended, causing him to immediately grab the joint in pain and fall to the court. He was helped to the locker room and ruled out for the remainder of the game. Despite initial concerns about a more severe injury, medical imaging confirmed there was no ligament damage to Edwards’ knee. The diagnosis of a bone bruise and hyperextension, while serious, avoids the worst-case scenario that could have ended his postseason. Edwards, the NBA’s third-leading scorer during the 2025-26 season, was injured shortly after teammate Donte DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles tendon earlier in the same quarter. The Timberwolves still managed to secure a 112-96 victory in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead over the Nuggets. The team’s depth in the backcourt has been significantly impacted by the loss of both Edwards, and DiVincenzo. Yet, Minnesota received a boost from reserve guard Ayo Dosunmu, who scored 43 points — the most by a reserve in 50 years — to help offset the absence of its starters. While the Timberwolves have advanced to the brink of eliminating the Nuggets, their prospects in later rounds remain uncertain without Edwards. If Minnesota progresses, they would likely face either the San Antonio Spurs or Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference semifinals. The Timberwolves organization has not provided an exact timetable for Edwards’ return, but multiple sources indicate he will be sidelined for multiple weeks as he recovers from the bone bruise. Team officials continue to monitor his progress daily, with hopes that he could return if the team advances deep into the playoffs. Minnesota entered the 2026 playoffs aiming for its first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history after reaching the Western Conference Finals in each of the previous two seasons. The health of Anthony Edwards will be critical to achieving that goal.
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