Rudy Gobert: Expected to start Saturday

Gobert is expected to start Saturday's game against the Heat, David Locke of the Jazz's official site reports.

Analysis:

Gobert returned to the lineup Thursday for the first time since Nov. 30, tallying six points (3-4 FG) and three rebounds in 15 minutes versus the Rockets. Although it may not be ideal to insert him into the starting five so early, the Jazz are without both Derrick Favors (back) and Rodney Hood (ankle), making the decision somewhat logical. Nevertheless, Gobert will be hard-pressed to see a significant bump from Thursday's workload.