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Rudy Gobert preparing for emotional return with Timberwolves to face Utah Jazz

After most of his teammates had gone, Rudy Gobert was alone in the Timberwolves locker room following Wednesday's win over the Pacers.

Gobert wanted to finish watching the last few moments of another NBA game, Utah against Golden State.

After the Jazz won a last-second thriller against the Warriors, a smile came across Gobert's face.

"Good win," he said.

On Friday, Gobert will return to Utah for his first game since the Jazz traded him to Minnesota. Utah was Gobert's only franchise. Nine seasons of playoff appearances, of Defensive Player of the Year accolades.