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Timberwolves Anthony Edwards joined by 2 other players on Game 3 injury report vs. Nuggets
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a significant injury cloud hanging over the locker room. Star guard Anthony Edwards remains questionable with a right knee injury, but now two additional players have been added to the report, and the timing couldn’t be worse.
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According to reporter Charlie Walton, a bug has spread through Minnesota’s locker room, making both Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr. questionable for Thursday night’s game. Two players getting sick out of the blue adds an unexpected level of uncertainty to an already important game for the Timberwolves, who are trying to either extend or protect their lead in this series.
Anthony Edwards has been the driving force behind the Timberwolves all season, and his status for Game 3 is the most important name on the report. The problem with Ant’s right knee has been closely watched, and the “questionable” tag gives fans hope, but no one in Minnesota should relax until Ant is on the court and ready to go. If Edwards is hurt or doesn’t play, Denver’s defense gets a huge break before the game even starts.
Clark and Shannon Jr. may not be as famous as Edwards, but it would still hurt if they weren’t there. Both players bring energy, perimeter defense, and depth to the rotation, which are all important in the playoffs when every possession is more important. Head coach Chris Finch has fewer options after losing two rotation players to illness. This puts even more pressure on the healthy starters to do more work during the game.
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The Timberwolves will need to monitor all three players closely through warmups. Game 3 tip-off updates on their official statuses should be expected closer to game time, but right now, Minnesota’s depth is being tested before the opening whistle even blows.
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