Rudy Gobert hits the Nets with an Eiffel Tower dunk
Many have marked Minnesota Timberwolves as one of the top contenders in the Western Conference after back-to-back trips to the conference finals. But so far, they have yet to find a consistent rhythm.
They visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Monday, looking to make it back-to-back wins after beating the Charlotte Hornets 122-105 on Saturday.
The Timberwolves, who are still playing without Anthony Edwards due to a hamstring strain, held a slim lead, 63-59, at halftime.
In the third quarter, the team received a huge boost from Rudy Gobert after his emphatic thrust of great food by Julie Randle.
The bench definitely enjoyed it.
Gobert was penalized because he was not aggressive in attack, but often declared that he knew his role. He was one of the league’s best defenders for years, helping the Timberwolves shed their laughing stock.
Since he was traded to Minnesota in 2022, the team has improved exponentially, underscoring his value. Last year, the front office rewarded Gobert with a three-year, $110 million contract extension.
But while the four-time Defensive Player of the Year is mostly known as a rim protector, he can also score when needed. Who could forget his 27-point, 24-rebound double-double to eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series last season?
Before facing Brooklyn, Gobert was averaging 9.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
As of this writing, the Timberwolves still lead the Nets in the fourth quarter. Gobert had 13 points, eight rebounds and one block.
2025-11-04 02:12:00
