Why Anthony Edwards isn't playing tonight for Timberwolves with injury news
Ant is going to miss some time for Minnesota.
Why Anthony Edwards isn't playing tonight for Timberwolves with injury news originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . On the one hand, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in a commanding position.
They hold a 3-1 series lead over the Denver Nuggets in the opening round of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs. On the other hand, they just lost Donte DiVincenzo to the season with injury, and Anthony Edwards is sidelined, too. Clearly, that Edwards absence is a big one.
He's Minnesota's leader both in his play and with his energy. Without Edwards, the Timberwolves are a totally different time. It should be said that in Game 4, Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points off the bench, looking ready to fill-in well for Edwards.
But still, no Ant is a big deal. MORE: Joel Embiid reveals some TMI pooping details Why isn't Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Edwards isn't playing on Monday night in Game 5 against the Nuggets due to injury.