Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: Will star player Anthony Edwards play Game 5 against Los Angeles Lakers?

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 5 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday, April 30 at the Crypto.com Arena.

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Los Angeles Lakers will take on Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 5 on Wednesday, April 30.

Anthony Edwards had featured in all four playoff games so far.

Edwards played 79 regular season games in this year's campaign as he averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. 

The Los Angeles Lakers will be taking on Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 5 of their first round NBA playoff series on Wednesday, April 30 at the Crypto.com Arena. All eyes would be on star player Anthony Edwards, whether he features against the Lakers or not. 

Will Anthony Edwards play against Los Angeles Lakers?

The 23-year-old shooting guard is not listed on the team's injury report as he will be starting Game 5 against the Lakers. He has been one of the crucial players for the Minnesota Timberwolves this year. He has played 79 regular season games in this year's campaign as he averaged 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. 

He even featured in all four playoff games so far against the Lakers. In Game 1, he played for 35 minutes as he registered 22 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal. In Game 2, Edwards played for 40 minutes, he recorded 25 points and 6 rebounds. 

During Game 3, Edwards played for 42 minutes and notched up 29 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. In Game 4, Edwards featured on the court for 44 minutes as he had 43 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block to his name. 

So far in his career, Anthony Edwards has averaged 21.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists in the 17 games that he has played against the Lakers.

The seven game series is currently led by Los Angeles Lakers 3-1. They go into Game 5 with a commanding lead and if they win this game, then they would clinch the series. 

When and where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5?

The tip-off time for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 is 10:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 will be available on TNT and truTV. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app. 

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