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Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers. <\/p>\n
Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> guard Anthony Edwards<\/a> is listed as questionable for Friday\u2019s game against the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a> due to a right knee injury, the team announced<\/a>.<\/p>\n Edwards remains day-to-day after missing Thursday\u2019s 113-108 loss to the Detroit Pistons<\/a>. The absence came as he continues to manage a knee issue while also dealing with an illness.<\/p>\n Head coach Chris Finch said<\/a> after the game that Edwards\u2019 illness was the primary reason he did not play.<\/p>\n Edwards Remains Day-to-Day for Timberwolves<\/p>\n Edwards had also been listed as questionable before Thursday\u2019s game, before ultimately being ruled out.<\/p>\n The All-Star guard recently returned from a six-game absence caused by the same knee injury, scoring 17 points in 23 minutes in a win over the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> on March 30 in his first game back.<\/p>\n His availability remains uncertain as Minnesota approaches the final stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n If Edwards is unable to play Friday, the Timberwolves are expected to lean more heavily on their backcourt rotation, including Bones Hyland<\/a>, Mike Conley<\/a> and Ayo Dosunmu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Injury Comes at Key Point in Season<\/p>\n The timing of Edwards\u2019 absence adds to the significance of the situation for Minnesota.<\/p>\n He has appeared in 59 games this season, but only 58 count toward the NBA\u2019s official total, leaving him short of the 65-game minimum required to qualify for postseason awards.<\/p>\n With six games remaining on the schedule, Edwards is no longer eligible for honors such as All-NBA or MVP.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old is averaging a career-high 29.3 points per game.<\/p>\n He has led the Timberwolves in scoring and taken on increased playmaking responsibilities this season. He has also been one of Minnesota\u2019s primary options in late-game situations during close contests.<\/p>\n Timberwolves Life Without Edwards<\/p>\n Minnesota was without its leading scorer against Detroit and was unable to close out the game late.<\/p>\n Julius Randle<\/a> led the Timberwolves with 27 points, while Ayo Dosunmu and Naz Reid<\/a> each added 19. Mike Conley scored all 14 of his points in the first half.<\/p>\n The Pistons used an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter to secure the win.<\/p>\n Edwards\u2019 absence was notable as Minnesota attempted to maintain its position in the Western Conference standings.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves are 10-7 this season without Edwards.<\/p>\n 76ers Could Have Joel Embiid Available<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers could have a key player available.<\/p>\n Star center Joel Embiid<\/a> has been upgraded to probable<\/a> after initially being listed as doubtful and sitting out Wednesday\u2019s 153-131 win over the Washington Wizards<\/a>.<\/p>\n The updated status increases the likelihood that Philadelphia will have its leading scorer available against a Minnesota team monitoring Edwards\u2019 condition.<\/p>\n Looking Ahead to 76ers Matchup<\/p>\n Minnesota now turns its attention to Friday\u2019s matchup against Philadelphia, with Edwards\u2019 status remaining uncertain.<\/p>\n Edwards has averaged 24.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 11 career games against Philadelphia.<\/p>\n Minnesota has six games remaining and trails the Houston Rockets<\/a> by one game for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n The Timberwolves will continue to evaluate his condition leading up to tipoff while balancing short-term needs with long-term considerations.<\/p>\n His availability remains a key factor as Minnesota approaches the final stretch of the regular season, particularly with playoff positioning still in play.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Timberwolves\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves is questionable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers. 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