Minnesota Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards is currently listed as questionable for Wednesday’s Timberwolves vs. Spurs NBA playoff game at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Edwards is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee that sidelined him for a portion of the first round. If Edwards can’t take the court, which Timberwolves players’ PrizePicks projections could be affected?
Below, we’ll dive into the latest Anthony Edwards injury update, if Edwards will play tonight, and who to target on PrizePicks if he ends up sitting out.
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. Spurs?
Edwards is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Spurs, according to the NBA injury report.
The Timberwolves star guard has been dealing with a bone bruise in his left knee. Edwards missed the final two games of Minnesota’s opening-round series against the Denver Nuggets as a result of the injury.
Edwards returned for Game 1 against the Spurs as he came off the bench. He also appeared at shootaround this morning.
With Edwards’ status being monitored, you can make picks on his PrizePicks projections if he does play. Popular Anthony Edwards picks include 20.5 points, 25 Pts+Rebs, and 4 rebounds for Wednesday night.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Edwards Is Out?
The Timberwolves’ backcourt has been shorthanded lately as a result of injuries. However, the team did get a breath of fresh air in Game 1, as Edwards returned to the lineup.
Edwards is a lethal scorer who provides a ton of athleticism while opening up open looks for Minnesota’s other shooters. In five games this postseason, Edwards has averaged 18.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while shooting 29.4% from beyond the arc.
It’s no secret that Edwards is Minnesota’s top scoring option when he’s on the court. The Timberwolves star is a dominant ball handler who spends 34.0% of his time on the court with the ball (98th percentile), according to databallr. Edwards also attempts 31.8 true shot attempts per 100 possessions, which ranks in the 99th percentile.
If Edwards doesn’t suit up in Game 2, a trio of Minnesota players could excel in his absence. SF Jaden McDaniels sees his usage rate increase by +4.0% when Edwards isn’t on the floor. Minnesota G Ayo Dosunmu sees his scoring average spike by +3.3 points when Edwards is off the court. In addition, PF Julius Randle’s 3-point shooting percentage increases by +8.3% when Edwards isn’t on the court.3
Here are the Timberwolves players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Edwards is out, as well as their stat projections for Wednesday.
- F Jaden McDaniels — 14.5 Points / 21.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 28.5 Fantasy Score
- G Ayo Dosunmu — 11.5 Points / 14.5 Pts+Asts / 9.5 Field Goals Attempted
- F Julius Randle — 17.5 Points / 24.5 Pts+Rebs / 6.5 Rebounds
Given his success without Edwards, Randle could be the player worth keeping an eye on leading up to Wednesday’s game.
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Edwards is questionable heading into Game 2 after coming off the bench in the series opener. If the Timberwolves star can’t suit up on Wednesday, Julius Randle could become quite valuable for projections on PrizePicks.
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