Anthony Edwards leaves Game 4 against Nuggets with left knee injury

15 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26

Edwards exited in the second quarter after his left knee buckled while contesting a shot from Cam Johnson and will not return.
This marks the Timberwolves' second major injury in Game 4, as Donte DiVincenzo also left early with a torn right Achilles.
Edwards, the team's leading scorer, had recently shown improvement from right knee inflammation, and his absence threatens Minnesota's playoff hopes as they held a 2-1 series lead entering the game.

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