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05/04 19:11 CDT Edwards cleared to play for Timberwolves in series opener
against Spurs after expedited rehab
Edwards cleared to play for Timberwolves in series opener against Spurs after
expedited rehab
SAN ANTONIO (AP) --- Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been
cleared to play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the
Western Conference semifinals, returning 10 days after hyperextending his left
knee.
Edwards was expected to miss at least the first two games of the series in San
Antonio, but the 6-foot-4 guard expedited his rehabilitation to play in the
opener.
"He's in," Minnesota coach Chris Finch said.
Finch said Edwards will be on a minutes restriction.
Edwards was cleared to participate in team activities Saturday and upgraded to
questionable on Sunday's injury report. He was a full participant in the
morning shootaround and was cleared to play following pre-game workouts Monday.
Edwards suffered a bone bruise, in addition to hyperextending his left knee, on
April 25 during Game 4 of Minnesota's opening-round series against Denver.
The Timberwolves also lost Donte DiVicenzo in Game 4 to a torn right Achilles
tendon, but won the next two games against the Nuggets to advance.
Edwards was not in attendance during Game 6 while receiving treatment for his
injury.
Edwards averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 61 games during
the regular season. He averaged 36.7 points, 4.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds in three
games against San Antonio this season.
The Timberwolves were 2-1 against the Spurs during the regular season.
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, named the Defensive Player of the Year on
April 20, missed the opening game against Minnesota during the regular season
with a left calf strain. Wembanyama averaged 34 points and 8.0 rebounds in two
games against the Timberwolves, including 39 points in a 126-123 victory on
Jan. 17 in the regular-season finale between the clubs.
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