{"id":429324,"date":"2026-05-07T03:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/429324\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T03:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:29:18","slug":"timberwolves-announce-starting-lineup-vs-spurs-after-anthony-edwards-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/429324\/","title":{"rendered":"Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup Vs Spurs After Anthony Edwards News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 20: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves plays the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter during Game Two of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> are playing Game 2 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in a matchup that will feature star Anthony Edwards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Edwards was questionable for much of the day with the left knee injury he suffered in the series prior, but after leading the Timberwolves to a Game 1 win over the Spurs, his bone bruise and hyperextension aren\u2019t keeping him out.<\/a><\/p>\n

Before the game that could see Minnesota take a 2-0 series lead, the team announced its starting lineup<\/a> and final injury report<\/a> for Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Timberwolves Starting Lineup Vs Spurs<\/p>\n

In a pregame social media post<\/a>, the Timberwolves\u2019 starting lineup was confirmed.<\/p>\n

Mike Conley<\/a>, Terrence Shannon<\/a>, Jaden McDaniels<\/a>, Julius Randle<\/a>, and Rudy Gobert<\/a> were all named starters by head coach Chris Finch and his staff.<\/p>\n

While Minnesota has dealt with several injuries so far through the playoffs, when healthy, or at least as much as they can be right now, the team is using the same starting lineup they used for Game 1.<\/p>\n

Without Donte DiVincenzo<\/a>, who is sidelined for the rest of the season with torn Achilles, Conley is stepping up to fill his role. Ayo Dosunmu<\/a> would also be a viable option, but as has been the case for most of the year, he\u2019ll come off the bench.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Edwards missed a few games and wasn\u2019t a starter in Game 1 and that is once again the case for Game 2 as the Timberwolves continue to take a relatively cautious approach with his knee injury.<\/p>\n

Along with Edwards, it will be Randle, Dosunmu, McDaniels, and Naz Reid<\/a> off the bench as the lead scorers for the Timberwolves, while Gobert will hope to recreate the defensive prowess he showcased on Nikola Jokic<\/a> against Victor Wembanyama.<\/a><\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards Injury Update, Full Timberwolves Injury Report\"Is<\/p>\n

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 NOVEMBER 05: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the New York Knicks<\/a> at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2025 in New York City.<\/p>\n

Edwards was upgraded to available<\/a> shortly before tipoff of Game 2. He was previously questionable with the same injury that saw him miss the final two games of the Timberwolves\u2019 series against the Nuggets<\/a>, but after suiting up in Game 1, there wasn\u2019t a big worry<\/a> that he would miss this game on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Edwards wasn\u2019t in the starting lineup and was on a minute restriction in Game 1, seeing the court for a total of 25 minutes. When asked about a restriction for Game 2, Finch said, \u201cHe might be able to play a few more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards is cleared for Game 2. He played 25 minutes in Game 1. Chris Finch: \u201cHe might be able to play a few more minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dosunmu was also questionable with a calf injury he picked up in the regular season that caused him to miss Minnesota\u2019s last two games. However, like Edwards, he was upgraded to available<\/a>, set to make his debut in the team\u2019s series against the Spurs. Dosunmu isn\u2019t going to be on a minute restriction, per Jon Krawczynski<\/a> of The Athletic.<\/p>\n

However, while the Timberwolves will see both of their backcourt guards, they will be without DiVincenzo for the rest of the season and potentially longer while he recovers from his torn Achilles tendon.<\/a><\/p>\n

UPDATED Minnesota @Timberwolves<\/a> Status Report in advance of tonight\u2019s Game 2 at San Antonio Spurs:<\/p>\n

AVAILABLEDosunmu- Right Calf Injury MaintenanceEdwards- Left Knee Bone Bruise<\/p>\n

OUTDiVincenzo- Right Achilles Tendon Repair https:\/\/t.co\/WqSLOhMKEM<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\u2014 Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

The Spurs will be without Carter Bryant<\/a> for Game 2 has he deals with a right foot sprain<\/a>. He is the only player listed on San Antonio\u2019s injury report.<\/p>\n

The Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 2 is set to tipoff at 8:30 pm CST on Wednesday, May 6, and will be live on ESPN.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tEli Gregorski<\/a> is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy Sports. He has years of sports writing experience covering the NBA, NFL, college football and basketball, international soccer, and Formula One. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he was the assistant sports editor for the award-winning CU Independent student publication. More about Eli Gregorski<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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