Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert returned to action Sunday 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.

Wolves center Rudy Gobert, back after missing 10 games to injury, reacts after being called for a foul in the first quarter against the Spurs at Target Center on Sunday night. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Min

So, regarding whether Rudy Gobert is playing tonight vs. the Spurs, ensuring their starting center's long-term health will be the Timberwolves' overwhelming priority. However, Minnesota needs every win possible to avoid the play-in tournament.