MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Kevin Love underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left knee to remove a buildup of scar tissue, according to a press release.

Typical recovery time for this type of procedure is 4-6 weeks.

Love has missed the past 47 games after breaking the third and fourth metacarpal in his right hand at Denver on Jan. 3.

This season, Love played in 18 contests and averaged 18.3 points and 14.0 rebounds per game.