What started as an thrilling house opener for the Minnesota Timberwolves took an early hit when star guard Anthony Edwards was compelled off with a hamstring difficulty.
The Timberwolves went on to edge out the injury-hit Indiana Pacers 114-110 on Sunday night time, however on the expense of shedding their star man.
Edwards, a three-time All-Star getting into his sixth NBA season, exited within the opening minutes with tightness in his proper hamstring and was dominated out for the remainder of the sport. Finch supplied no replace on his situation afterwards.
With Edwards sidelined, Randle shouldered the offensive load, orchestrating the Timberwolves’ assault.
Edwards drove via visitors for a tricky layup, taking heavy contact earlier than interesting unsuccessfully for a foul. Moments later, he left the courtroom throughout a timeout, changed by Bones Hyland.
Minnesota rapidly confirmed that the guard wouldn’t return, citing proper hamstring tightness. It comes solely days after Edwards was listed as questionable with again spasms for the group’s season opener in Portland – a recreation during which he erupted for 41 factors in 39 minutes.
His explosive begin to the season had been one of many Timberwolves’ early positives, making his newest knock a trigger for concern because the group faces a fast turnaround of their schedule.
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Minnesota’s schedule affords little time for restoration. Lower than 24 hours after Sunday’s recreation, the Timberwolves are set to face the Denver Nuggets on Monday night time – a frightening activity even with a full-strength lineup.
Regardless of the uncertainty round Edwards, team-mate Naz Reid gave ann optimistic replace about his restoration.
“Having Ant is a luxurious, however I believe he’ll be all proper. I believe he’ll play tomorrow,” Reid stated after recording 16 factors and 10 rebounds. “We’ve seen him do this loads of occasions earlier than.”
