SG Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoff game at 10:30 p.m. ET.
As the superstar guard continues to battle discomfort in his knee, a pivotal Game 2 matchup is closing in. Will Ant-Man be able to play through the pain and give his Minnesota teammates a much-needed boost in a high-stakes showdown in the Mile High City?
Below, we'll break down the latest Anthony Edwards injury update, if Edwards will play tonight, and who to target on PrizePicks if he sits.
Make your NBA Playoff picks on PrizePicks — including ones on projections for Monday’s Timberwolves vs. Nuggets outing.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. Nuggets in Game 2?
Edwards is officially questionable for Monday’s game vs. Denver, per the NBA injury report.
The sixth-year man participated in shootaround on Monday, which could be a solid indicator of his progress. Additionally, given the significance of a game in the NBA Playoffs, it’d be a considerable shock to see Edwards not give it a go.
Edwards played just 61 games during the regular season, losing his appeal to be considered for end-of-season awards. In those outings, he put up 28.8 points each night on 48.9% shooting from the field and 39.9% from deep.
Edwards’ knee forced him out of action from March 17 until April 3, only for him to then miss three more contests in a row after a brief return. In Saturday’s 116-105 Game 1 loss to the Nuggets, he played 38 minutes and scored 22 points on an uncharacteristic 7-of-19 shooting.
As Edwards’ status continues to be monitored, you can make picks on his PrizePicks projections if he does play. Popular Anthony Edwards projections include 26.5 Points, 4.5 Rebounds (Goblin), 5 Assists, and 37.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Edwards Is Out?
There’s no denying that Edwards is the straw that stirs the drink for Minnesota. He’s one of the game’s premier scorers, and his absence would certainly be felt.
During the regular season, the Wolves’ offense saw a 5.2-point decline in rating when the four-time All-Star left the floor. In 10 Edwards-less minutes in Game 1, that mark was 14.2, underscoring the 24-year-old’s impact.
Should Edwards somehow miss Minnesota’s game on Monday, a few players stand out to perhaps see increased roles. Leading the way is star PF Julius Randle who, per databallr, gets a 5.0% bump in usage rate and a 5.6% one in true shooting percentage in minutes without him.
The differences don’t stop there. SF Jaden McDaniels, for example, has his usage rate jump 4.0% when Edwards isn’t in the lineup. In-season trade pickup G Ayo Dosunmu might be the most direct answer here, though, as he scores 3.3 more points per 75 possessions minus Edwards and plays a more comparable position.
Here are the Timberwolves players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Edwards is out, as well as their stat projections for today.
- Julius Randle vs. Nuggets Projections: 18.5 Points / 6 Rebs / 6.5 FG Made
- Jaden McDaniels vs. Nuggets Projections: 15.5 Points / 4.5 Rebs / 2.5 Asts
- Ayo Dosunmu vs. Nuggets Projections: 12.5 Points / 2.5 Rebs (Goblin) / 1.5 3-PT Made
In the event of Edwards sitting out Monday night’s playoff game, it’s only natural to look to Dosunmu to pick up some of the slack in the guard rotation.
Pick More or Less on Timberwolves player stats on PrizePicks now before 10:30 p.m.’s tip.
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