As the Battle for the 1st seed Tightens, Anthony Edwards’ Injury Update Casts Doubt Over the Timberwolves’ Chances Against the Nuggets
On Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to Colorado to take on the Denver Nuggets in a crucial game for the race for first place in the Western Conference standings. The blockbuster matchup at Ball Arena between the West’s two best teams could have notable absences, including Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
The young point guard has been listed as “questionable” on the team’s list.
injury report for the game against the defending champions in Denver. Edwards is suffering from lower back spasms and played just 29 minutes in the Timberwolves’ comfortable 106-91 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
Edwards’ absence could be a blow to Minnesota’s chances of beating Denver in the mountains. The two teams are separated by one game in the standings and a win for the Timberwolves would see them eclipse the Nuggets and sit atop the Western Conference standings, with just nine games remaining on their regular season schedule.
Given the growing importance of this matchup, Edwards will look to play in this contest, even if his minutes are restricted. Fans can expect the guard to suit up and play against the reigning champions on Friday night unless his injury presents additional risks.
The Timberwolves’ record without Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards emphasizes availability above all else. During media day on All-Star weekend, the Timberwolves guard spoke about his disapproval of load management, saying:
“Just play, man. If you have 80%, you have to play. I don’t like all that sitting around and missing games.
These people may have enough money to attend a game. And that could be the game that they come to and you stay out.”
Edwards has practiced what he preaches. He has only missed three games this season and Minnesota coped well with his absence, winning two and losing only one. However, their wins came against the Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets, who are ranked 12th and 13th in their respective conferences. Their loss came against the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit in fifth place in the Western Conference standings, 0.5 games behind the fourth-place Los Angeles Clippers.
The Timberwolves can beat lowly opponents without Edwards. However, they need their star point guard on the court against the best teams in the league.
With Karl-Anthony Towns “out” and Rudy Gobert “questionable” for the contest, a lot depends on Ant Man’s availability tonight.
