Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cited for third degree assault by Denver police following the team’s season-ending loss to the Nuggets, after he allegedly swung a folding chair and struck two women who were working at the time at Ball Arena.
Denver beat Minnesota 112-109 on Wednesday AEST to win the first-round NBA playoff series in five games. Edwards missed the tying three-point attempt at the buzzer.
According to the report received by Denver police, Edwards was walking off the court to the locker room when he swung the chair and injured the employees. Their injuries were not serious, Denver police spokesman Jay Casillas said.
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The Timberwolves, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said they were “aware of the alleged incident” and “in the process of gathering more information.” The club had no further comment.
Edwards, who led Minnesota with 29 points, hit the back iron on a three-point attempt at the buzzer that would have sent the game into overtime.
Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic overcame a slow offensive start to finish with 28 points, 17 rebounds and a dozen assists for Denver. He made just eight of 29 shots, but scored eight points down the stretch to help the Nuggets fend off the pesky Timberwolves.
Michael Malone passed Doug Moe with his 25th playoff win as Nuggets head coach.
The top-seeded Nuggets will face the Phoenix Suns in the second round.
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