Gobert had three blocks and a game-high 13 rebounds in Minnesota's Game 1 win Saturday.
DENVER — center is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the due to personal reasons, according to the team. While the Timberwolves did not specify the reasons for his potential absence, it was previously known that Gobert and his longtime girlfriend had been expecting a baby during this postseason. in Salt Lake City in March, he planned on being there for the birth of his first child. Advertisement “I would do anything I can to be there,” Gobert said.
Coach Finch and every guy in this locker room, that’s what I love about them, we have a level of human connection and empathy for one another that I think is really good. And I think all the guys will be literally telling me, ‘Don’t play, go.’ ” Gobert, a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, played a massive part in , finishing with six points, three blocks and a game-high 13 rebounds.
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