Wolves confirm Edwards has no structural damage in his knee, but he’ll be out for at least a week

DENVER (AP) — Minnesota All-Star Anthony Edwards will be sidelined for at least a week with a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, a diagnosis the Timberwolves announced Monday before Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Denver.

Edwards had an MRI that confirmed the absence of structural damage, a relief to the Timberwolves after he was injured in the second quarter of Saturday’s Game 4 victory over the Nuggets.

“With Anthony, we dodged a bullet,” coach Chris Finch said. “That’s a huge sigh of relief. I know he’s frustrated because he’s been dealing with the other knee and done all the things necessary to finally get himself off the injury report and as luck would have it, he takes that spill the other day.

“But if we can extend this playoff run for a bit then we’ll be lucky enough to get him back, so I think for that he’s excited. So, it gives him something to work toward.”

Edwards’ availability for the second round if Minnesota advances would be in question. The team said he was week to week, suggesting that Edwards would likely miss at least the beginning of the next series before he’s cleared to return.

“With the two injuries we had in one game, it was as positive as you can get it,” guard Mike C...