The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an injury scare against the Washington Wizards, with big man Karl-Anthony Towns exiting the game with a non-contact leg injury.Â
Here is everything we know about Towns’ injury and how close he is to returning to the floor.
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What is Karl-Anthony Towns’s injury?
Towns pulled up grabbing his right leg as he made his way back down the court, in what appeared to be a non-contact leg injury.Â
Shortly after he left the game for good and was diagnosed with a right calf strain.Â
Karl-Anthony Towns is helped off the court after an apparent lower leg injury. #RaisedByWolves | #NBA pic.twitter.com/AGHLLXlnbW
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) November 29, 2022
He entered tonight’s game averaging 21.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game on 50.8 percent shooting from the field.
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How long will Karl-Anthony Towns be out?
The severity of Towns’ injury is unclear at this stage, but we will keep you updated with his status as more is revealed.
Minnesota has ruled out Towns with a right calf strain for rest of game. https://t.co/e0Dy6F4ZvQ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 29, 2022
Timberwolves schedule 2022-23
The Timberwolves return to Minnesota for a three-game homestand, beginning with a playoff rematch against the Grizzlies.Â
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Grizzlies | 8:00Â p.m. |
| Dec. 3 | vs. Thunder | 8:00 p.m. |
| Dec. 7 | vs. Pacers | 8:00Â p.m. |
| Dec. 9 | at Jazz | 9:00Â p.m. |
| Dec. 10 | at Trail Blazers | 10:00 p.m. |
Credit: sportingnews.com