Anthony Edwards Playing More Minutes and Ayo Dosunmu Is Back, and the Timberwolves Just Got Dangerous

The Minnesota Timberwolves are about to look a lot different for Game 2 against San Antonio on Wednesday night. Anthony Edwards is getting more playing time, and they're getting Ayo Dosunmu back from injury. This is exactly what you want to see heading into a road game when you've already stolen Game 1.

Edwards Is About to See Real Minutes

Edwards came off the bench in Game 1 and still dropped 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting to go with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Head coach Chris Finch made it clear that Edwards will play in Game 2, and he's going to get more minutes than the 25 he logged in the opener. How much more? Finch said "a few" more, which might sound modest until you remember that Edwards was playing hurt. He went through his normal shootaround Wednesday morning and is locked in.

Edwards was listed as questionable on the injury report, but he proved he's ready. If this kid can give you that kind of efficiency in limited minutes while dealing with injury, what happens when he gets a legitimate 30 plus on the floor?

Dosunmu Returns as the Missing Piece

Dosunmu missed Game 1 with a right calf injury, but he's available for Wednesday. This matters because of what he did during the first round against Denver when Edwards went down with a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee. In Game 4, Dosunmu dropped a career-high 43 points. He started Game 5 and scored 18 before the calf injury ended his run. That's not a bench player you want back on the court, that's a closer.

If Edwards slides back into the starting lineup in Game 2, Dosunmu projects to return to the bench where he'll operate as a scorer and 3-point threat for Minnesota's second unit. That's depth. That's a problem for the Spurs.

Road Advantage Waiting

The Timberwolves are heading to San Antonio with a 1-0 series lead and healthier roster. That's the kind of momentum you want in the postseason.

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