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Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 injury report
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The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Thursday night. With the series perched nicely at 1-1, Minnesota head to home turf at a crucial juncture and will be looking to build on their victory in Game 2.
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However, they have a major injury concern pertaining to their talisman and Game 2 match-winner Anthony Edwards . He has been listed by the Timberwolves as questionable on the official injury report due to his right knee injury. The same injury saw him miss as many as 11 of his team's final 14 regular-season games, although he was listed as questionable for Games 1 and 2 as well.
ANT has still been an important figure in the series thus far despite his shooting issues. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have multiple players on the injury report as well. Aaron Gordon has been listed as probable while Peyton Watson is out due to a right hamstring problem.
Anthony Edwards' injury status vs. Nuggets
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Given Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable, his availability for Game 3 remains genuinely uncertain. Still, fans will be optimistic considering this is the same status he was listed as for the first two games.
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Edwards has led the Timberwolves throughout the postseason, averaging 26 points per game in the series despite inefficiency from the field. Through two games in Denver, he has scored 22 and 30 points respectively, but is shooting just 38.6% overall and 25% from three, well below his regular-season levels.
Still, his presence played a major role in the Timberwolves' comeback in Game 2 where they erased a 19-point deficit to win. By attacking Nikola Jokic in space, Minnesota forced Denver into rotations, opening perimeter looks and creating sustained half-court offense.
Game 2 also saw the likes of Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo punch above their weight. Randle finished the game with 24 points, nine rebounds and six assists while DiVincenzo had 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Still, beyond scoring, Edwards' presence dictates pace. Minnesota's advantage in this series has come when pushing tempo and forcing Denver's core, particularly Jokic and Jamal Murray, into extended defensive possessions.
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Timberwolves injury report
Anthony Edwards — Questionable (Right knee; injury management)
Nuggets injury report
Aaron Gordon — Probable (Left calf tightness)
Peyton Watson — Out (Right hamstring strain)
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