Rudy Gobert gets his revenge on Luka Dončić with huge defensive play
- Luka Dončić faced Rudy Gobert late in a Los Angeles Lakers versus Minnesota Timberwolves game at the top of the key.
- This isolation play happened with Minnesota leading by two points and followed Dončić's history of success against Gobert.
- As Dončić pulled back for his shot, Gobert stayed ready, stripped the ball clean, and started a fast break.
- Lakers players shoot 8 for 29 against Gobert this series, and coach Chris Finch noted his strong impact forcing tough shots.
- The defensive stop led to a Minnesota score and demonstrated Gobert's effective play throughout the series.
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Rudy Gobert continues to drive Wolves’ defensive success against Lakers
One thing has been consistently excellent for Minnesota through the first two games of its Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers — the defensive end. The Timberwolves are surrendering just 94.5 points per game. Defense is the primary reason Minnesota won Game 1 and was the sole reason the Wolves had a prayer at the end of Game 2. Driving the bus on the defensive success? Rudy Gobert. That should seem obvious on its s…
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