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Rudy Gobert Absence: Impact on the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Rudy Gobert, who plays as a center for the Minnesota Timberwolves,  was absent from Monday’s Game 2 of the team’s playoff series against the  Denver Nuggets. The reason for Rudy Gobert’s absence was the celebration of the birth  of his first child. Unfortunately, he couldn’t make it back in time for  the 10 p.m. ET start of the game. Reports say that Gobert and his partner welcomed a baby boy on Monday, making them first-time parents.

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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.

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Despite Gobert’s absence, the Wolves managed to secure a 1-0 lead  against the Nuggets, thanks to an impressive performance by Anthony  Edwards, who scored 43 points in Game 1. However, without Gobert’s defensive prowess, the Wolves face a tough  challenge against star players like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and  Michael Porter Jr. Especially considering Porter Jr.’s improved  offensive performance in the playoffs.

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In another development, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas criticized Gobert for missing the playoff game to  witness the birth of Rudy Gobert’s child. Arenas remarked, “It’s a  baby, bro, it’s gonna be there when you get back.” On the day of the game, Gobert had to depart from the Timberwolves to  be present at the birth of his child. Unfortunately, he couldn’t return  to Denver in time for the playoff game against the Nuggets.

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Gobert had previously announced the impending arrival of his first child  with his partner, Julia Bonilla, through a social media post a few  months ago. The possibility of Gobert missing a playoff game for this  significant life event was known to both him and the Timberwolves.

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The Timberwolves organization has expressed support for Gobert’s  decision to prioritize his family during this important time. In a  statement to the Deseret News in March, Gobert emphasized the importance  of being present for the birth of his child, expressing gratitude for  his teammates’ understanding and encouragement

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This isn’t the first time Gobert has shown support for prioritizing  family over the game. He had previously supported Mike Conley’s decision  to leave the NBA bubble in 2020 to witness the birth of his third  child. Now, with Gobert missing Game 2, the Wolves face the challenge of  playing without one of their key players. It remains to be seen how they  will fare against the Nuggets in his absence.

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