Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ availability for Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets is in doubt. Edwards is listed as questionable on the preliminary injury report with “right knee injury maintenance.”
Edwards’ Knee Concerns
Edwards has been bothered by a knee condition for several weeks. This caused him to miss 11 of the last 14 games of the regular season. Missing those games meant he fell short of the 65-game threshold for postseason award eligibility.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Edwards was “full go” when the team scrimmaged this week. The 25-year-old guard is expected to be ready to play on Saturday.
However, Edwards’ mobility will be something to watch closely. Any limitations to the Wolves star would be a huge blow to sixth-seeded Minnesota’s hopes to upset the third-seeded Nuggets.
Comparison to Steph Curry’s Injury
Warriors star Steph Curry has been dealing with a similar injury. This caused Curry to miss 27 games down the stretch of the regular season. Curry described it as an unpredictable condition that can feel good one day and terrible the next.
Edwards’ Playoff History
Edwards did look good in his final game against Houston on April 10. He will have gone eight days between that game and Saturday’s playoff opener.
Edwards has a history of healing quickly, and he usually saves his best for the playoffs. When the Wolves play the Nuggets on Saturday, it will be the 29th game the two teams have played in the last four years.