Climate not exactly relaxed at home Minnesota Timberwolves during the last regular season game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which was important in determining the rank order heading into the Play-in. During a timeout in the first half, with the team struggling, Rudy Gobert e Kyle Anderson got into a heated argument on the bench and, caught on camera, almost got into a fight. Gobert punched Anderson with a fist. and the latter tried to respond, being forcibly restrained by his comrades.
Rudy Gobert throws a shot at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout. pic.twitter.com/dRzi3ALkoJ
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The Timberwolves later announced at halftime that Gobert would not play the rest of the game.
Timberwolves have sent Rudy Gobert home after Gobert threw punch at teammate Kyle Anderson during a timeout huddle, per sources. He is out for remainder of game.
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