US EditionPistons Outlast Timberwolves, One Win From East’s Top Playoff Seed
- On Thursday, the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled star guard Anthony Edwards out against the Detroit Pistons due to a right knee injury and illness, officially ending his postseason award eligibility.
- Edwards has played in 59 games this season, falling short of the NBA's mandatory 65-game threshold required for All-NBA consideration, with league rules demanding players log at least 20 minutes in 65 appearances to qualify.
- Averaging a career-high 29.3 points per game, Edwards earned All-NBA Second Team honors in each of the past two seasons, establishing his status as one of the league's elite scorers before the absence.
- Minnesota's primary concern now shifts to the postseason rather than individual awards, with focus on whether Edwards can return to full strength before critical playoff games begin.
- The Timberwolves currently sit as the No. 6 seed in the West with the playoffs beginning April 18, while the Play-In Tournament runs April 14-17, making Edwards's recovery timeline critical for playoff seeding.
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Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA awards this season after sitting out Timberwolves’ 113-108 loss at Detroit
Anthony Edwards’ most injury-plagued season means he will miss the NBA threshold for games played; without him, the Wolves kept it close until the fourth quarter vs. the Pistons.
Anthony Edwards to Miss Major Honor as Timberwolves Star Falls Victim to Controversial NBA Rule
Another electric season bites the dust because of the NBA’s 65-game rule. Anthony Edwards returned to action recently after missing six straight games with a knee injury. He was rested for tonight’s clash against the Pistons due to pain in his right knee. Ant could still reach the 65-game mark if he plays every single game. However, he still won’t qualify for any regular-season awards. It all comes down to the Wolves contest against the Indiana …
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Pistons finish sweep of Timberwolves, close in on East's top seed
Daniss Jenkins had 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night. Jalen Duren supplied 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons (56-21), who reduced their magic number to clinch the Eastern Conference's top seed to one. Duncan Robinson had 15 points and Kevin Huerter contributed 12 off the bench. Ausar Thompson added seven points, nine rebounds, nine assists a…
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