Spurs/Timberwolves Game 2 injury report: Anthony Edwards status and more

The Spurs listed Carter Bryant as QUESTIONABLE for Game 2 on their official injury report released this evening. The explosive rookie is the only player on the sheet. Minnesota, on the other end, put Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu down with the same designation: QUESTIONABLE. Dosunmu and Bryant have yet to make their appearance in this series, but that could change quickly.

It's not a surprise to see Edwards on the injury report again, and it's likely he'll be a mainstay on those for the entire series as they manage his knee. It was more shocking to see him suit up for Game 1 after being listed as week-to-week just a day before the shift.

Late in the game, he finished a reverse layup that caused him to grab at one of those knees after he landed. He's clearly still dealing with the pain, and managing it will be key to his availability. However, based on the experiences we have with Ant-Man thus far, 100% of Spurs fans, coaches, and players will expect him to suit up again. Either way, the job must get done.

The Spurs have some making up to do

There's an unspoken agreement between teams and their fans: the players and coaches give their best effort, and the city will support you relentlessly with their presence, money, and energy. Spurs Nation held up their end of the bargain in Game 1, but the guys on the floor did not.

We're not talking about wins and losses or whether the shots are going in or not. The effort and attention to detail are what matter. Victor Wembanyama went 0/8 from three. Unfortunately, sometimes the long ball doesn't drop, but that's when you adjust the strategy and demand the rock in the paint. There wasn't enough of that. He kept jacking them up, and it was hurting the team.

De'Aaron Fox joined the Silver and Black with the credentials of a skilled offensive powerhouse, and last night, he short-circuited. Again, his missed shots weren't the biggest problem; his passiveness early and sloppiness were. Swipa racked up six turnovers, and many were unforced errors, like his third-quarter pass to the wrong team in the backcourt. A nine-year vet must be better than that.

This is what makes the playoffs entertaining, though. Teams make adjustments, players bounce back and make statements, and the results swing back and forth. The Spurs are down 1-0, but the series is just beginning. They'll be ready to throw their counterpunch.

Health may end up playing a significant factor, but regardless of who they meet on the hardwood, San Antonio can fix several issues by living up to their end of the deal with Spurs Nation. If you're going to lose games (preferably don't do that), do it by playing Spurs basketball.

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