SG Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Monday’s Timberwolves vs. Spurs game at 9:30 p.m. ET.
The superstar guard has been bothered by a knee injury sustained in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but there’s a new update on his status entering the Western Conference semifinals.
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.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. Spurs?
As of Monday afternoon on the NBA injury report, Edwards is officially questionable for Game 1 against the Spurs.
Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Edwards is “expected” to play on Monday night after all. The All-Star guard has been receiving around-the-clock treatment to heal his hyperextended knee and bone bruise, which appears to be paying off as Game 1 approaches.
Edwards played in just over 17 minutes in Game 4’s 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets before suffering the injury. It occurred to his left knee, meaning Edwards is now nursing ailments to both knees and his foot. Despite that, the Wolves’ leading scorer seems quite determined to give it a go on Monday and send a message to start this series.
During the regular season, Edwards poured in 28.8 points per game on 48.9% shooting from the field in 61 contests. In the first round against Denver, he averaged just 18.5 PPG and shot only 35.8%, but there’s no denying his scoring talent when at his peak.
As Edwards’ status continues to be monitored, you can make picks on his PrizePicks projections if he does play. Some of his most popular projections are 22.5 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists (Goblin), 34.5 Fantasy Score, and more.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Edwards Is Out?
If Edwards is able to suit up for Minnesota on Monday, the team would be getting a considerable boost in the scoring department. What do the advanced metrics say about his impact if he’s out?
According to databallr, the Timberwolves performed 1.7 points per 100 possessions worse with Edwards off the court in the regular season. Thus far in the playoffs, they’re a mere 0.5 points worse, albeit in a small sample size.
Three specific Minnesota players could pick up the slack if Edwards suffers a setback or isn’t feeling good following warmups. PF Julius Randle is the headliner of the group, and he sees a 5.3% increase in usage rate during Edwards-less minutes to match.
Elsewhere, SG Terrence Shannon Jr. delivered a heroic 25 points to close out the Nuggets. He pours in 6.8 more points per 75 when Edwards is on the sideline. Finally, veteran PG Mike Conley’s plus-minus soars from -5.3 to 3.9 in those scenarios.
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. Spurs Projections: 18.5 Points / 6 Rebounds / 4 Assists
- Terrence Shannon Jr. vs. Spurs Projections: 7 Points / 1.5 Rebounds / 0.5 3-PT Made (Goblin)
- Mike Conley vs. Spurs Projections: 5 Points / 1.5 Rebounds (Goblin), 9 Pts + Asts
Considering the magnitude of this contest, it could be Randle who receives the heftiest of workloads should Edwards end up missing Monday night’s game.
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