The Minnesota Timberwolves have been dealt a massive blow following their Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Star guard Anthony Edwards is set to miss multiple weeks and will begin rehabilitation immediately, while teammate Donte DiVincenzo has suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, according to Shams Charania.
The devastating injuries occurred during the Timberwolves' Game 4 win, which put the team ahead 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. While Minnesota is now just one win away from advancing to the second round, they will be forced to finish the series against the defending champions without two of their most vital rotation players.
Edwards, the cornerstone of the Timberwolves' offense, will be sidelined for a multi-week period, leaving a significant void in the starting lineup as the team looks to close out Denver. The loss of DiVincenzo is even more severe; the torn Achilles diagnosis confirms he will be out for the remainder of the postseason and face a lengthy recovery process.
The Timberwolves will now need to rely heavily on their bench depth to maintain their series lead as the matchup shifts back to Denver for Game 5. The team has not yet released a formal timeline for Edwards' return beyond the multi-week designation.
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