The Minnesota Timberwolves played Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Timberwolves were without Rudy Gobert, who was absent due to the birth of his son in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were short-handed heading into Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets. Starting center Rudy Gobert was not with the team, as he was away awaiting the birth of his first child.
The Minnesota Timberwolves showcased their resilience and depth in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, overcoming the absence of starting center and likely NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert, due to the birth of his child.
The Timberwolves' relentless defense got to the Nuggets Monday night, even on an emotional level.
The Timberwolves throttled the Nuggets 106-80 (without Rudy Gobert) Monday night and now own a 6-0 record in the playoffs and a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series against Denver.
He left the team after Game 1 due to the birth of his first child and was listed as questionable to play earlier in the day.
Minnesota center Rudy Gobert welcomed a new baby Monday morning. Based on recent playoff history, the Timberwolves could be getting a supercharged Gobert when he returns.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is uncertain for Monday’s Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets due to personal reasons after becoming a father for the first time.
On Monday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves will be in Colorado to face off against the Denver Nuggets for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is questionable for Game 2 on Monday night in Denver due to personal reasons. Gobert contributed six points, 13 rebounds, three blocks and three assists in Minnesota's 106-99 win on Saturday in the opener of the Western Conference semifinal series.
The Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was anonymously voted as the most overrated player recently. It was a contest where only NBA players could cast votes.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, with Anthony Edwards scoring an NBA playoff career-high 43 points.
Rudy Gobert has reflected on his time with the Utah Jazz while talking about the good vibes of his current Minnesota Timberwolves' locker room. Gobert honestly said that he had never been a part of such a loving locker room, calling it a very rare thing to find in the modern NBA.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took firm control of their second-round series against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets with a surprise Game 1 victory on the road.
Nikola Jokic would like to clone himself to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert managed to Eurostep past both the Suns and the NBA rulebook.
Gobert was given the dubious honor over fellow "overrated" players such as Wizards guard Jordan Poole and Hawks guard Trae Young.
Rudy Gobert is on the verge of winning his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award, a feat only achieved by Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace before him. But it doesn't appear the Frenchman is regarded highly by his peers.
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