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.
Reid has been in the Timberwolves' starting lineup since Feb. 1 due to injuries to Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert (back). Reid will come off the bench Sunday with Gobert and Randle both available, but Reid has averaged 25.5 minutes per game as a reserve this season and should still bring plenty of fantasy value.
Reid racked up 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 106-104 victory over Miami.
Rudy Gobert garnered a league-wide reputation for his defense, winning four Defensive Player of the Year awards over his 11 NBA seasons. However, his
Naz Reid played with Karl-Anthony Towns before the Timberwolves sent KAT to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle. Reid comes off the bench for Rudy Gobert, but Chris Finch has used him alongside both centers in Minnesota.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has missed the last nine games ... the Wolves have been playing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid major minutes at the center position.
Naz Reid came into the NBA as an undersized center ... Reid was overshadowed the past few years by Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. But his malleability and versatility have allowed him ...
Naz Reid has always defied expectations. From his roots as a five-star high-school prospect to his time at LSU and going undrafted, Reid has had to battle
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night for their fifth consecutive victory and highest score this season.