Rudy Gobert Returns to Timberwolves After 10-Game Absence

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to the lineup against the San Antonio Spurs after missing 10 games due to a lower back injury. His return coincides with the Timberwolves' four-game winning streak, during which Naz Reid stepped up as a starter. Gobert is having the least productive season of his career, averaging only 11.0 points per game, and he missed the chance to compete against fellow French player Victor Wembanyama, who is out for the season. The Timberwolves have fared well without Gobert, going 6-4 in his absence, but his defensive presence is seen as a significant asset. The matchup against the Spurs is particularly notable as it would have featured two rising stars, but with Wembanyama sidelined, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will take center stage. This game is pivotal for both teams, especially with the Spurs struggling this season.