Rudy Gobert DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year will miss a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Naz Reid is expected to carry a huge workload on Friday night. He tallied a team-high 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in the previous game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Garza, who finished with eight points and eight rebounds against the Thunder, has a chance to remain in the rotation with Gobert out.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) is questionable heading into Friday's showdown in Houston. Gobert has been healthy enough to suit up nearly all year. Yet, he wasn't available for the February 13 matchup with OKC, his first absence of the 2024-25 campaign. If Gobert remains on the shelf against the Rockets, Naz Reid, who had 27 points, 14 boards, and seven assists versus the Thunder, should remain in line for more production, even more so if Anthony Edwards (hip) and Mike Conley (finger) don't suit up.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The French giant is battling back spasms, with the team downgrading his status from questionable to out. Naz Reid already benefits from Julius Randle's (groin) absence and will now get a further boost. The likes of Joe Ingles and Luka Garza may also see more action due to Gobert's absence. However, they should be seen as risky fantasy plays.