Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Nears double-double in loss
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Dosunmu finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists and one rebound in 23 minutes during Friday's 139-109 loss to the Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dosunmu wasn't very aggressive hunting his shot but got his teammates involved, dishing out a game-high-tying nine assists. The 26-year-old guard was also one of five Minnesota players to score in double figures. Dosunmu was traded from Chicago to Minnesota ahead of the February deadline and averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per tilt across 24 regular-season appearances with the Timberwolves. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason and should garner plenty of interest.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Full stat line in Game 5 loss
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Dosunmu supplied 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 126-97 loss to the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Dosunmu turned in an efficient performance from inside the arc and finished as Minnesota's fourth-leading scorer while tying the team-high mark in assists. The 26-year-old guard stuffed the stat sheet on the defensive end as well, supplying a game-best three steals and a team-high two blocks. He'll look to continue stuffing the stat sheet in Friday's Game 6 in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves aim to stave off elimination.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Starting Game 4
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Dosunmu will start Sunday's Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs.
Dosunmu will get the starting nod for the second time this postseason, pushing Mike Conley to the second unit. Dosunmu logged 32 minutes in Friday's Game 3 loss, during which he tallied 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and a steal off the bench.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Available to play
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Dosunmu (heel) is available for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Spurs on Friday, Matt Guzman of SI.com reports.
Dosunmu will likely have his minutes monitored, but with him active, there will be fewer minutes available for Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon. Through six postseason games, Dosunmu has put in averages of 18.2 points, 3.3 assists and 2.0 triples per contest on 58.0/52.0/95.0 shooting splits.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Game 3
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Dosunmu (heel) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs.
Dosunmu was previously hampered by a right calf injury but exited Wednesday's Game 2 early due to right heel soreness. The guard was highly effective to begin the postseason before injuries surfaced, averaging 21.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds across the first five games of the opening-round series against the Nuggets. If Dosunmu is unavailable, Bones Hyland and Terrence Shannon could see increased opportunities.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't return to Game 2
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Dosunmu (heel) won't return to Wednesday's Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals versus the Spurs, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Dosunmu was cleared to return for this contest after missing the last two games because of a calf injury. However, he exited Wednesday night with a right heel issue. The 26-year-old finished without a point (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), adding one steal across 10 minutes. The Spurs and Timberwolves will meet again for Game 3 on Friday night, although it's possible Dosunmu may not be cleared to suit up. If that's the case, Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Terrence Shannon should see more action.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable to return to Game 2
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Dosunmu is questionable to return to Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with the Spurs due to right heel pain.
Dosunmu just returned from a right calf injury, but now his right heel is giving him trouble. If he's not able to return, there will be more minutes available for Bones Hyland.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: No minutes restriction Wednesday
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Dosunmu (calf) won't have a minutes restriction for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against San Antonio, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletici reports.
Dosunmu will return after a two-game stint on the shelf. Although Anthony Edwards (knee) has also been cleared to suit up, Dosunmu should still get all the minutes he can handle. As a result, Terrence Shannon, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland are expected to spend more time on the bench.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Available for Game 2
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Dosunmu (calf) is available for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Dosunmu is set to return following a two-game absence. As of now, it's unclear if he will face any restrictions for this game. With this news, Terrence Shannon may see a reduced role. However, Anthony Edwards (knee) remains questionable after he surprisingly returned to action in a reserve role during Game 1.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Iffy for Game 2
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Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Dosunmu has a chance to end a two-game absence with right calf soreness Wednesday. Terrence Shannon, who has logged 35 minutes in back-to-back contests for the Timberwolves, would likely be pushed into a lesser role if Dosunmu is available for Game 2.
Dosunmu (calf) is out for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Monday.
The swingman also missed Minnesota's Game 7 win over the Nuggets in Round 1 due to right calf soreness. The Timberwolves are planning to have Anthony Edwards (knee) back in the lineup Monday, which should lessen the blow of Dosunmu's absence. Dosunmu will try to return for Game 2 on Wednesday in San Antonio.
Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Game 1
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Dosunmu (calf) is questionable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs on Monday.
Dosunmu was held out of Thursday's Game 6 win over the Nuggets in the first round due to right calf soreness, and he may miss a second consecutive contest. Terrence Shannon would likely continue seeing a significant bump in minutes if Dosunmu is ruled out, though Bones Hyland could also see increased playing time.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Considered day-to-day
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Head coach Chris Finch told reporters Saturday that Dosunmu is considered "day-to-day" due to his right calf injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Dosunmu's calf injury prevented him from playing in the Timberwolves' Game 6 victory against the Nuggets on Thursday. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs kicks off Monday, and Dosunmu could join Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Anthony Edwards (knee) on the sidelines for that contest. If Dosunmu is not cleared to play, then Terrence Shannon, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark would be in line for expanded roles alongside Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Considered game-time call
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Dosunmu (calf) is a game-time decision for Thursday's Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs against Denver, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Dosunmu was added to the injury report earlier in the day after experiencing calf soreness. The Timberwolves will presumably wait to see how he feels during warmups before providing an update on his status.
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Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu: Downgraded to out for Game 6
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Dosunmu (calf) is out for Game 6 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Nuggets on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This is a devastating loss for the Timberwolves, who will also be without Anthony Edwards (knee), Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) and Kyle Anderson (illness) on Thursday. There should be plenty of minutes available in the backcourt for Terrence Shannon and Bones Hyland in Dosunmu's absence.
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