Injury Update: Key Player Ruled OUT in Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game

The Minnesota Timberwolves have ruled Rudy Gobert out vs. the Golden State Warriors

Joey Linn | Feb 1, 2023

Injury Update: Key Player Ruled OUT in Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game /

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Golden State Warriors, but they will be without their defensive anchor Rudy Gobert. The big man was ruled out shortly before tip-off with right groin soreness. This is a big loss for a Minnesota team that is already without Karl Anthony-Towns. Backup big man Naz Reid will start in place of the injured Gobert.

While Gobert being sidelined is definitely a tough blow for the Timberwolves, it also throws off some of what Golden State likely planned to do. Opting to start small again with Jordan Poole in place of Kevon Looney, the Warriors were going to force Gobert to guard in space. Now with the big man sidelined, some of that changes. The Warriors are still sticking with the same starters, but their offensive game plan could look different.

This is a big game for two teams that are right next to each other in the Western Conference standings. At 26-24, the Warriors are just a half-game ahead of Minnesota in the standings, and would fall behind them with a loss in this one. Looking to keep their three-game winning streak alive, the Warriors will have to take advantage of a Timberwolves team that is without their starting front court.

The Warriors are Timberwolves will tip-off at 5:00 PM PST in Minnesota for what should be a good game.

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Published Feb 1, 2023

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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