Timberwolves, Spurs advance; second-round matchup confirmed
Timberwolves and Spurs each won their first-round series, advancing to face each other in round two.
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NBA 2025-2026 Playoffs
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise during the first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves advanced to the second round and now face the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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San Antonio Spurs defeat Portland Trail Blazers in five games
The San Antonio Spurs, led by star player Victor Wembanyama, defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in five games during the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Timberwolves clinch first-round series against Denver in six games
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets in six games in their first-round playoff series. Despite injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo in Game 4, the Timberwolves won that game with Ayo Dosunmu scoring 43 points and secured a 3-1 series lead, eventually closing out the series at home in Game 6.
Anthony Edwards suffers left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in Game 4 vs Denver
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards suffered a bone bruise when his left knee hyperextended during Game 4 of the first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. The injury occurred despite the Timberwolves winning that game and ultimately closing out the series in six games.
Anthony Edwards cleared for on-court basketball activities
The Timberwolves cleared Anthony Edwards for on-court basketball activities following his left knee hyperextension and bone bruise injury. Edwards has been participating in light on-court work as part of his recovery and is traveling with the team.
Timberwolves target Anthony Edwards return for Game 3 or 4 vs Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves have growing optimism that Anthony Edwards could return as early as Game 3 or Game 4 of their second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards will miss the start of the series but is expected to recover within one to two weeks from his injury. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday and Game 4 for Sunday, approximately two weeks after the injury occurred.
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Edwards Cleared for Basketball After Knee Injury in Playoffs
Edwards cleared for basketball after left knee hyperextension and bone bruise during Denver playoff game.