So, regarding whether Rudy Gobert is playing tonight vs. the Nuggets, the Timberwolves should continue to approach his back injury cautiously. However, his availability will be crucial if they hope to pick up a win over Nikola Jokic and Denver and creep closer to the sixth seed.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action against San Antonio after a 10-game absence due to a lower back injury and joined in the team's highest-scoring game of the season.

After missing 10 games with a back injury, Gobert showed his value to streaking Minnesota in Sunday's win over the Spurs.