Anthony Edwards' injury on the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff!!

Edwards suffered an ankle injury during the Timberwolves' game against the New York Knicks on Thursday, March 16th.

The severity of the injury is still unknown, but he was seen leaving the arena in a walking boot and crutches.

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The loss of Edwards is a significant blow to the Timberwolves, as he has been one of their top performers this season.

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He leads the team in scoring with an average of 23.6 points per game, and his dynamic play style has been a key factor in the team's success.

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Timberwolves have been playing some of their best basketball of the season in recent weeks, and losing Edwards at this crucial time could be a major setback for the team.

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Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell in the absence of Edwards. Both players will need to step up and take on a larger role in the offense to help fill the void left by Edwards' injury.

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The Timberwolves are currently in a tight race for a playoff spot in the Western Conference, and losing Edwards could make it even more difficult to secure a postseason berth.

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They have other talented players on their roster who can help fill the void, and the team will need to rally together and continue to play at a high level to stay in playoff contention.

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The team will need to adjust and adapt quickly to the loss of their star player if they hope to make a playoff push.

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