Timberwolves HC Reacts to Donte DiVincenzo’s Achilles Tear While Anthony Edwards Goes Down in Brutal Blow
Credits: IMAGN ©Credits: IMAGN The Minnesota Timberwolves won the home court battle, took a 3-1 series lead, but lost their Iron Man. Apart from an injury to the guard Donte DiVincenzo, who had to leave the arena in a wheelchair, there are serious questions about the participation of superstar Anthony Edwards. Losing two players to a non-contact injury is a significant blow, and the head coach reacted emotionally.
Just over a minute into Saturday’s Game 4, DiVincenzo took a deep 3-pointer at the 10:44 mark. He tried to chase the rebound and planted with his right foot, then immediately fell to the hardwood, grabbing at his heel. Something was wrong, and the veteran guard quickly signaled for the training staff.
He needed some help to get off the court, and moments later, the Timberwolves ruled DiVincenzo out of the game with a lower leg injury. After the game, Minnesota confirmed that DiVincenzo suffered a torn right Achilles tendon. He started and played all 82 games for the first time in his career.
His 30. 4 minutes per game were also a career high. That’s why Chris Finch called him the heart and soul of the team.
“Completely devastating for Donte,” the Timberwolves coach told reporters after the game. “He had been playing so well. He had such a great season; he’s the heart and soul of so many things that we do.