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Anthony Edwards Exits Game 4 With Hyperextended Left Knee, MRI Scheduled
April 26, 2026
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Anthony Edwards was ruled out of Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets after appearing to hyperextend his left knee late in the second quarter Saturday. Edwards will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. The All-Star guard went down with 2:43 remaining in the first half while jumping to defend Nuggets forward Cam Johnson on a drive. Edwards landed off-balance, collapsing to the floor and clutching his left knee after it bent backward.
Unable to bear weight on his left leg, Edwards was assisted to the locker room. Minnesota ruled him out shortly after halftime. Edwards was struggling offensively before the injury, connecting on just one of eight field goal attempts. Edwards missed 11 of Minnesota's final 14 regular-season games due to a persistent right knee issue and was listed as questionable for the first three playoff games. He had been wearing a protective sleeve on his right leg throughout the series. Despite losing both Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, who tore his right Achilles in the first quarter, the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to defeat Denver 112-96, securing a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Timberwolves now await MRI results that will determine Edwards' availability for a potential series-clinching Game 5.
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