The Denver Police has cited Anthony Edwards for a third-degree assault during Game 5 of the NBA playoff series between Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets.
Timberwolves guard Edwards allegedly swung a chair and injured two women after his team's defeat.
"We are aware of the alleged incident regarding Anthony Edwards following Game 5 in Denver and are in the process of gathering more information," the Timberwolves said in a statement on Wednesday, a day after the Nuggets' series-clinching win. "We have no further comment at this moment."
Edwards missed a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer on Tuesday night and stormed off the court, with television footage appearing to show him slamming a chair down as he headed toward the locker room.
Jay Casillas, spokesperson for the Denver Police Department, said Edwards swung a folding chair that hit two female employees, who both suffered minor injuries.
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Edwards is due to appear in court on June 9 in Denver, according to the citation.
Colorado law defines third-degree assault as knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, inflicting bodily injury on another person.
If proven, it could result in a jail time and fine (up to $1000) for Edwards.
(With agency inputs)
