Timberwolves sit Gobert with back spasms and face NBA-best Thunder without 3 starters

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes up for a shot as Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44), back left, and center Brook Lopez (11), right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes up for a shot as Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44), back left, and center Brook Lopez (11), right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves had three starters missing from their game against NBA-leading Oklahoma City. Center Rudy Gobert joined the injured group with lower-back spasms in his first absence of the season. Jaylen Clark got his first career start. Point guard Mike Conley has a sprained right index finger and was sidelined for the fourth consecutive game. Power forward Julius Randle has missed eight games in a row with a strained right groin muscle. Key reserve Donte DiVincenzo's absence reached 16 games with a sprained left big toe. Both Randle and DiVincenzo are scheduled to be re-evaluated during the All-Star break.

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