Charles Barkley Gives Bleak Outlook for Timberwolves in Spurs Matchup
The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Denver Nuggets in Game 6, but face a challenging matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Their chances may be severely limited as star player Anthony Edwards is sidelined with a knee injury, and Donte DiVincenzo is out for the season due to an Achilles tear. Charles Barkley expressed doubt about the Timberwolves' prospects without Edwards, calling their chances "zero."
- ▪The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets in Game 6 to reach the second round.
- ▪Anthony Edwards is dealing with a bone bruise and his return is uncertain.
- ▪Donte DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Game 4.
- ▪Charles Barkley said the Timberwolves have "no chance" without Edwards.
- ▪Game 1 against the Spurs will be played in San Antonio on Monday.
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By Matt AudiletContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoff with a Game 6 victory over the No. 3 seed Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.But as the Timberwolves approach their Round 2 matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs, they're dealing with some serious injury issues.Most notably, Minnesota could be without its franchise player: Anthony Edwards.Edwards hyperextended his knee during Game 4, suffering a bone bruise. This injury will hold the superstar guard off the court for the foreseeable future.
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