Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was forced out of Monday’s road game against the Wizards after sustaining an injury to his right calf in the second half.
Towns immediately grabbed the back of his leg and went down to the floor in apparent pain after trying to run up the court during the third quarter. The three-time All-Star was unable to place any weight on the leg and needed assistance from teammate Rudy Gobert and trainers as he gingerly walked to the bench.
Minnesota subsequently announced Towns would not return to the contest after being diagnosed with a right calf strain.