Gobert is questionable for Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round against the Nuggets on Wednesday due to back spasms.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert continues to deal with a lingering back issue but was able to suit up Sunday. While the big man will presumably make every effort to take the floor, if he's unable to suit up, Kyle Anderson, Taurean Prince and Nathan Knight are all candidates to receive increased playing time.

Gobert (back) is starting Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Nuggets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to a lingering back issue, but he participated in the team's morning shootaround and will be in the starting lineup to begin the playoffs. Over his final five regular-season appearances, he averaged 9.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 28.4 minutes per game.

Gobert (back) is officially listed as questionable, but he was spotted participating in shootaround ahead of Sunday's Game 1 in Denver, Mike Singer of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert continues to deal with a back issue, but given he posted 21 points and 10 rebounds in 33 minutes after being listed as questionable ahead of Minnesota's final Play-In Game versus Oklahoma City on Friday, the veteran big man appears to be trending more toward probable at this point. However, if he's sidelined, the Timberwolves' frontcourt depth will be tested, as Naz Reid remains out following wrist surgery.

Gobert is questionable for Sunday's game against Denver due to back spasms.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert was also listed as questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder but managed to play through the injury and log a double-double in 33 minutes of action. Considering he didn't face any limitations Friday from a workload perspective, it's likely he will play through the injury once again unless he suffers a setback leading up to the contest.

Gobert supplied 21 points (6-11 FG, 9-14 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Friday's 120-95 Play-In Game win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert looked stiff on the court at times while playing through lingering back spasms, but he overcame the injury to finish with a double-double. The big man ranked second on Minnesota in scoring behind Karl-Anthony Towns, surpassing the 20-point mark after doing so just 11 times over 70 regular-season contests. Gobert and the Wolves took advantage of their height advantage to down OKC, but it remains to be seen if they'll be able to effectively take the same approach in the first round of the playoffs against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Gobert (back) will start Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

After serving a one-game suspension against the Lakers, Gobert popped up on the injury report with a back issue that has been plaguing him for a while. He was struggling near the conclusion of the regular season, so it will be interesting to see how he fares against a smaller Oklahoma City roster.

Gobert (back) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert was suspended for the Timberwolves' opening Play-In Game against the Lakers after getting into an altercation with Kyle Anderson in the regular-season finale but is now questionable for Friday's game with back spasms. Coach Chris Finch said Thursday it's uncertain if Gobert will be available due to the issue. His availability is worth monitoring ahead of Friday's 9:30 EST tipoff considering he ripped through the OKC frontcourt in both matchups during which he was healthy enough to play 20-plus minutes, averaging 19.0 points and 15.5 rebounds over 29.0 minutes.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said Gobert is dealing with back spasms and is uncertain to be available for Friday's Play-In Game versus the Thunder, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finch said he is hopeful that Gobert will play Friday after the center was suspended for Tuesday's 108-102 overtime loss to the Lakers in the first game of the Play-In Tournament due to Gobert's altercation on the bench with teammate Kyle Anderson in last Sunday's regular-season finale. Anderson started in Gobert's place against the Lakers and would likely do so again if the 30-year-old big man cannot suit up Friday.

Gobert won't travel with the Timberwolves to Los Angeles and will serve a team-imposed suspension for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game versus the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota will have Gobert remain away from the team Tuesday after he was sent home early in Sunday's 113-108 win over the Pelicans when he was involved in an altercation on the bench with Kyle Anderson. The Timberwolves also lost Jaden McDaniels due to a fractured hand in the same contest, so Minnesota's frontcourt depth will be heavily tested in Tuesday's matchup. Expect Karl-Anthony Towns to slide over to center in Gobert's stead, while the loss of McDaniels could open up starting spots at forward for both Anderson and Taurean Prince. Charania notes that Gobert's suspension is only for Tuesday, so the center will be available for Minnesota's next Play-In game Friday or in the first round of the playoffs if the Timberwolves win against the Lakers.

Gobert was sent home at halftime of Sunday's game against the Pelicans after getting into an altercation on the bench with teammate Kyle Anderson, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. He posted two points (1-1 FG) and three rebounds in 13 minutes before leaving.

EDGE Analysis

Gobert got into a heated argument with Anderson during a timeout and threw a punch at him, after which the two were separated and Gobert was escorted out of the arena. It's unclear if Gobert will face further punishment from the team, but Anderson started the second half in Gobert's stead. Expect the Timberwolves to provide further word on Gobert's status ahead of the start of the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, which begins Tuesday.