Timberwolves-Nuggets Odds Move Amidst Rudy Gobert Uncertainty
By Reed Wallach
The Timberwolves won Game 1 in Denver against the defending champion Nuggets, but now may be short-handed as it looks to take Game 2.
Rudy Gobert was added to the injury report on Monday morning ahead of Game 2 in Denver due to personal reasons, which many media members have tied to the fact that his partner is expecting the birth of their first child. Gobert is a true game-time decision ahead of tip-off.
News story on Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert being questionable for tonight’s Game 2 against Denver, and his previous comments about how he’d planned on being there for the birth of his first child. @TheAthletic https://t.co/B2UqmVzWUw
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) May 6, 2024
Gobert is fresh off a fantastic defensive performance in the Timberwolves' 106-99 Game 1 win, grabbing 13 rebounds with six points with three blocks, posting a net rating of +12.
However, Gobert's status seems to be a true coin-flip, as he has made clear he would leave the team to be there for the birth of his child.
Gobert's partner is expecting their first child and she is due this month.
— Jack Borman (@jrborman13) May 6, 2024
“I would do anything I can to be there,” Gobert told @NBASarah in March. “I don’t think there’s any debate to have. Coach Finch and every guy in this locker room, that’s what I love about them, we have a… https://t.co/X08k39IpZ1
Baby arrived this morning, Gobert just trying to make it to the game in time. I would guess he gets there. pic.twitter.com/8vdF2dEWNA
— MN-Luke (4-0)🔻🍉🔻 (@luke39250447) May 6, 2024
After opening as 5.5-point underdogs in Game 2, the Timberwolves are now 6.5-point dogs as the team looks to take both games in Denver to start the series.
Below, you'll find the updated point spread, total and moneyline.
Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 2 Odds, Spread and Total
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.