Minnesota star Anthony Edwards needs surgery on his right knee.
The pain stayed with him since last season's playoffs.
Edwards scored 47 points at Cleveland on Monday night.
Minnesota still lost 127-125 to the Cavaliers.
Reports put his absence at up to two months.
LaMelo Ball now leads the Timberwolves attack.
Jonathan Kuminga becomes the second scorer.
Bones Hyland said the team is deep enough to cope.
Butler, Moody, and Porzingis are all out for Golden State.
The Warriors visited Minnesota on Wednesday night.
Surgery comes first, then slow rehab work.
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