Gobert only played three minutes on Tuesday, and after the game, he said that he’d recently undergone a surgical procedure on his finger. However, Collet said the 7-foot-1 center had undergone an MRI, and the injury wasn’t why Gobert’s minutes were limited. The matchup dictated France going to a smaller lineup, with Guershon Yabusele scoring 22 points and Matthias Lessort playing quality minutes off the bench. Regardless of the status of Gobert’s finger, he’s expected to be available for Thursday’s semifinal matchup with Germany. The question is whether or not this is an issue that will impact his availability for the Timberwolves when training camp begins in late September.
