The Minnesota Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards for 1 to 2 weeks due to right knee inflammation, with a re-evaluation planned. The All-Star will miss at least four games, as Minnesota plays four times in a six-day span.
Julius Randle delivered immediately, posting 32 points for a second straight game to lead a 116-104 win over the Phoenix Suns. “I’ve got to be aggressive,” Randle said, while coach Chris Finch highlighted his decisiveness to keep the offense from bogging down.
Edwards is averaging a career-high 29.5 points per game and had already missed time with a right hamstring strain and a lingering right foot issue. To remain eligible for major postseason awards, he needs to play eight more games; the Wolves are tied for fifth in the West with the Denver Nuggets, with 13 games left.
With Edwards out, Minnesota can expand roles across the backcourt: Bones Hyland scored 22 points with five assists off the bench against Phoenix. “There’s just going to be more shots,” Finch said, pointing to the opportunity for streak scorers to benefit.
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