Magic Johnson Sends Message on Timberwolves After Anthony Edwards Injury
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered several significant losses from their lineup during last night’s playoff win, with Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards both leaving the game with injuries.
DiVincenzo went out within the first minute of Game 4 of their NBA Playoff series, suffering a brutal torn Achilles injury. Edwards left the game late in the second quarter with a knee injury after landing awkwardly following his contesting the Denver Nuggets at the rim.
Neither player returned after their injuries, as DiVincenzo is officially done for the season due to surgery and a grueling rehab process. Edwards will miss several weeks, just as his team is on the verge of winning the series over the Nuggets and advancing to the next round.
They’re one game away from moving on, thanks to a major performance from Ayo Dosunmu, the player they traded with the Chicago Bulls for this past season.
More news:Klay Thompson Under Fire on Old Megan Thee Stallion Video After Split
NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson had a strong reaction to how the game went, sharing a message on his official X on Sunday, calling it “the best performance in the NBA Playoffs so far.” He specifically praised Dosunmu for his major contribution.
“Last night we watched the best performance in the NBA Playoffs so far with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu scoring 43 points and he was 5-5 from the 3 in their victory over the Denver Nuggets 112-96,” Magic wrote.
“My heart goes out to superstar Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo of the Timberwolves who were both injured early in the game, but I was very impressed with the entire Minnesota team for coming together and figuring out how to secure the win without their two premier starters,” he also wrote in his X message.
One thing Magic didn’t mention in his message was the late-game scuffle involving the Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels.
With Minnesota already up double digits and under five seconds to go on the game clock, McDaniels dribbled alone into the Timberwolves’ side of the court and scored a layup with 1.3 remaining. While not against the rules, it’s typically considered a major sign of disrespect in basketball unless it’s a close game where a team still has a chance to make it interesting.
Jokic immediately rushed over to confront McDaniels near the halfcourt line just in front of the Timberwolves’ bench, resulting in late-game drama. Referrees ultimately tossed Jokic and the Wolves’ Julius Randle for their involvement in an on-court altercation.
The league will now determine any appropriate punishments for Jokic and Randle ahead of Game 5. That game occurs on Monday evening, with the Timberwolves needing more contributions like Dosunmu had in Game 4 in the absences of Edwards and DiVincenzo.
More news:Devin Booker Responds to Fine, Rescinded Technical After Suns' Loss
For more about the Minnesota Timberwolves and the NBA, visit Newseek Sports.
2026 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
This story was originally published April 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM.