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Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40)


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Edwards' lawyer: Assault charges baseless; chair was in way

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The attorney for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards said his client will “vigorously defend” himself against misdemeanor third-degree assault charges for allegedly swinging a folding chair and injuring two Denver arena employees after the series-ending loss to the Nuggets.

Harvey Steinberg, the attorney for Edwards, issued a statement Thursday through the Timberwolves that criticized the Denver Police Department's decision to “inexplicably” charge Edwards after Game 5.

“With the game over, Anthony’s exit from the court was partially obstructed by a chair, which he moved and set down three steps later. As video of the incident confirms, Anthony did not swing the chair at anyone and of course did not intend to hurt anyone,” Steinberg said. “Anthony intends to vigorously defend against these baseless charges.”

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Leaders
Points: Anthony Edwards24.6
Rebounds: Rudy Gobert11.6
Assists: Mike Conley6.7
FG%: Rudy Gobert65.9%
Steals: Anthony Edwards1.58
Blocks: Rudy Gobert1.36
Defense (Rank)
Points: 115.8 (18)
Rebounds: 44.7 (24)
Assists: 25.0 (11)
FG%: 47.1% (11)
FT%: 76.6% (1)
3P%: 36.9% (24)
Offense (Rank)
Points: 115.8 (13)
Rebounds: 41.9 (23)
Assists: 26.2 (8)
FG%: 49.0% (4)
FT%: 75.5% (24)
3P%: 36.5% (13)
Standings
Northwest Division
  W L Pct GB
xyz-Denver 53 29 .646 --
x-Minnesota 42 40 .512 11.0
Oklahoma City 40 42 .488 13.0
Utah 37 45 .451 16.0
Portland 33 49 .402 20.0
Full Standings
Transactions
Date Player Transactions
4/14/2023 Rudy Gobert Reinstate/Suspension
4/10/2023 Rudy Gobert Team Suspension
2/9/2023 Bryn Forbes Waived
2/9/2023 Mike Conley Traded
2/9/2023 Nickeil Alexander-Walker Traded
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Injuries
Date Player Status
No Recent Injuries for this team
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