Despite a gutsy Game 4 victory over the Denver Nuggets, the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in a tough spot on Saturday night, as Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards went out with injuries.
Neither player returned to the game. DiVincenzo was already out of the arena by the time Timberwolves players made it back to the locker room. The veteran guard was diagnosed with a torn Achilles as the Game 4 battle played on.
Edwards’ injury didn’t require him to leave before the game concluded. Therefore, the veteran forward Julius Randle was able to catch up with the star guard.
“I saw Ant and just kind of dapped him up,” Randle revealed after the game.
“There’s not much to say in those moments. I’m definitely going to give them a call tonight or text just to check up on them. It’s really not much to say. As somebody who’s been in those situations, processing is a lot. As a brother, I just want them to know that I’m there for them in any way possible. It’s a wide range of emotions that both of them are probably going through right now. Just kind of got to sit with that.”
The Timberwolves Lose Edwards vs Nuggets
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 18: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves leaves the floor after losing to the Denver Nuggets during Game One of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 18, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Edwards’ Sunday morning diagnosis was a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee. The timetable for his absence is expected to be “multiple weeks.”
via Shams Charania, ESPN: Edwards will begin rehab immediately as the Timberwolves finish their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets — up 3-1 — without him. Devastating injuries in Game 4 win: Donte DiVincenzo lost with a torn Achilles and a multi-week absence for Edwards.
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 16: Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on January 16, 2026 in Houston, Texas. User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are in great shape. They’ve dominated the series against the Nuggets and have a 3-1 cushion going into their first game without DiVincenzo and Edwards.
However, losing an All-Star and a quality starter is still a major blow in the playoffs. The Timberwolves will have to try to close out the Nuggets without them, and could miss Edwards for the entire second-round series as well if they get there.
Randle and his teammates are confident in their chances of closing out the series on top. Game 5 in Colorado will take place on Monday, April 27, at 10:30 PM ET.