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Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert out for Game 2 against Nuggets

Editor’s notice: This story was up to date to mirror Rudy Gobert being dominated out for Game 2 against Denver.

DENVER — Minnesota Timberwolves middle Rudy Gobert will miss Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, coach Chris Finch mentioned Monday night.

Finch mentioned there was some consideration to attempt to get Gobert again to Denver after the beginning of his little one, however climate did complicate issues. The metropolis enjoying good protection for the Nuggets to begin Game 2.

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Gobert had been listed as questionable Monday as a result of private causes. While the Timberwolves didn’t specify the explanations for his potential absence in the course of the day, it was beforehand identified that Gobert and his longtime girlfriend had been anticipating a child throughout this postseason. As Gobert told The Deseret News in Salt Lake City in March, he deliberate on being there for the beginning of his first little one.

“I would do anything I can to be there,” Gobert mentioned. (*2*)

Gobert, a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, performed a large half in Minnesota’s 106-99 Game 1 win on Saturday, ending with six factors, three blocks and a game-high 13 rebounds. He was considered one of three Timberwolves huge males who slowed down Denver’s two-time MVP, Nikola Jokić, who had seven turnovers and shot simply 11 of 25 from the sphere, together with simply 2 of 9 from past the 3-point arc.