Finch, the coach, announced, “He won’t be here. He’s out.” Rudy Gobert, the key player for the Minnesota Timberwolves, missed the shootaround, and there was uncertainty about his availability for the game.
Finch elaborated, stating that Gobert couldn’t make it back to Denver on time due to unfavorable weather conditions and personal circumstances. It seemed unlikely that he could arrive on time and be ready to play.