MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a devastating blow during Saturday night’s playoff matchup against the Denver Nuggets, losing both starting guards to leg injuries in the opening half of Game 4.
Star player Anthony Edwards sustained what appeared to be a left knee injury during the final moments of the second quarter. The injury occurred when Edwards’ knee seemed to give way as he came down from defending a layup attempt. Team personnel assisted him off the court to the locker room, and he was unable to continue playing.
Earlier in the contest, Donte DiVincenzo sustained an injury to his lower right leg during the game’s first few minutes. The incident happened when DiVincenzo lost his footing while pursuing a loose ball on the court. He immediately signaled for medical assistance and was unable to put weight on his injured foot as he was escorted to the locker room. Team officials confirmed DiVincenzo would not return to action.
The injuries represent a significant setback for Minnesota, which had been performing well in the series. Edwards had been leading the team with 23.0 points per game along with 8.0 rebounds as the sixth-seeded Timberwolves held a 2-1 series advantage over Denver. DiVincenzo had also been contributing significantly, averaging 14.3 points per game and connecting on 11 of his 22 three-point attempts through the first three contests.
