From Chris Herrington @ the Memphis Flyer......

Marc Gasol missed his first game of the season with an ankle sprain. Watching him in the recent road games, I didn't think he looked quite right, and noted his declining block totals, among other areas. Not knowing about an injury, I suggested that maybe the heavy minutes in this compressed season were wearing him down. And maybe they are. But we now know that there was something more specific holding him back on the road trip. It's been suggested that Gasol might be sidelined for five days, which would mean he misses the two road games this weekend. But word around FedExForum was that Gasol had to be forced to sit out this one and, if you remember, he missed only one game early last season with another ankle sprain, clearly returning — and playing effectively – before it was fully healed. So we shall see.

Let's hope not. I love the attitude though. They basically had to force him in order to keep him from not playing. You wanna see that from your players.

You wanna see his desire to play, but you also want him healthy. If it will continue to affect his play, take it game by game.