Minnesota SG Anthony Edwards is questionable for Game 1 of the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets playoff game at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 18.
He continues to be hampered by the same right knee injury that led to 11 absences over the last 14 games.
In three absences from Edwards in April, Timberwolves F Julius Randle posted 24.0 points per game. Pick More or Less for Julius Randle’s 19.5 points projection today on PrizePicks.
Below, we'll break down the latest Anthony Edwards injury update and who to target on PrizePicks if the Timberwolves’ leading scorer is out once again.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Today vs. Nuggets?
The NBA injury report currently lists Edwards as questionable due to right knee injury maintenance.
He was able to play in two of the final seven regular-season games with the injury. On April 10, Edwards recorded about 27 minutes while logging 22 points. He was active as shootaround yesterday, even putting in extra work.
Considering he could return from the injury in one of the final regular season games, a playoff game with high stakes points to an active Edwards. For now, we must wait for an official designation as tip-off draws near.
If he’s active, pick More or Less for Anthony Edwards’ 26.5 points projection today on PrizePicks.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Edwards Is Out?
Edwards led the Timberwolves with 28.8 PPG and a 32.0% usage rate during the regular season, per FantasyLabs. He tops Minnesota with 20.2 shots per game, meaning his absence would open up a ton of volume on offense.
When Edwards is off the court, F Julius Randle (+3.3%), F Jaden McDaniels (+2.3%), and G Ayo Dosunmu (+2.0%) see the largest increases in usage rate.
If Edwards is out, Dosunmu would likely be inserted into the starting lineup, as he recorded 33.2 minutes per game in his last three appearances without Minnesota’s superstar SG in the lineup. That’s a notable increase from 28.9 minutes per game on the season.
Timberwolves G Terrence Shannon Jr. could be another player to watch. He finished the final three regular-season games with 27.3 PPG and 31.3 minutes per game. This was elevated by Minnesota resting several starters, as Shannon logged only 5.6 PPG and 12.5 minutes per game in the regular season.
Here are the Timberwolves players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Edwards is out — and their stat projections for Saturday.
- F Julius Randle — 19.5 Points / 30.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 35.5 Fantasy Score
- G Ayo Dosunmu — 11.5 Points / 18.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 21.5 Fantasy Score
According to Dunks & Threes, the Nuggets allow a 42.9% 3-point shot distribution (23rd). Dosunmu shot 46.3% on 3-pointers in March and has posted 1.6 made triples per game over five games in April.
Pick More or Less Timberwolves player stats on PrizePicks now before 3:30 p.m. ET tip.
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