Injuries to Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo will test Timberwolves' depth as they aim to make third straight WCF trip

While Minnesota leads the series against Denver, it would certainly prefer having Edwards and DiVincenzo available for both matchups.

Edwards is a proven postseason performer. Through 46 playoff games, the 2020 No. 1 pick has averaged 26.2 points per game and a solid 46 percent shooting from the field. DiVincenzo, meanwhile, had found his three-point shooting stroke in the series against Denver, shooting 47.8 percent from downtown in four games.

Assuming the No. 6-seeded Timberwolves eliminate the No. 3-seeded Nuggets, they would face the No. 2-seeded San Antonio Spurs or No. 7-seeded Portland Trail Blazers in the next round. Entering Sunday, San Antonio led that series 2-1.

The timeline for Edwards remains unclear, but he could probably miss some of that series as well. Would the Timberwolves hold their own without their marquee star? 

How would the Timberwolves fare in the next series without Anthony Edwards? 

The postseason performance of guard Ayo Dosunmu shows the Timberwolves aren't pushovers without Edwards. He has averaged a team-leading 22.8 PPG in the series against Denver, including a 43-point performance on Saturday. 

But Minnesota can't keep asking him to carry the team for the rest of the postseason. The 26-year-old guard isn't a No. 1 option. During the regular season, he averaged 14.8 PPG. It's only a matter of time before his postseason stats begin to reapproach his regular-season numbers.

The Timberwolves aren't helpless without Edwards, but figure on them failing to make a third straight Western Conference Finals trip if his absence is long.