Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Top rebounder in double-double
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Gobert ended with 14 points (4-6 FG, 6-7 FT), 16 rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 120-95 win over the Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Gobert owned the glass in Saturday's Game 1 victory, leading all players in the contest in rebounds while posting the lone double-double. Gobert concluded the regular season with at least 10 points and 15 rebounds in four of his final five outings.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Scores team-high 21
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Gobert closed with 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 loss to the Suns.
Minnesota came into Sunday with a chance to land the top seed in the Western Conference, but they finished third after a lackluster performance at home. Gobert was the only Timberwolf to score 20 or more points, and his seven boards also led the club on the afternoon. The 31-year-old center has scored in double digits in 11 of the last 12 games, averaging 15.9 points, 13.0 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals over that stretch to close the regular season.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Massive output in Friday's win
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Gobert posted 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-8 FT), 19 rebounds, five blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 109-106 win over the Hawks.
The Timberwolves needed Gobert to step his game up Friday, and the Frenchman delivered with an impressive stat line on both ends of the court, leading Minnesota in scoring and also recording elite defensive numbers. Gobert has 10 double-doubles over his last 11 appearances, including four in a row, while registering multiple blocks seven times in that stretch.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Bests Jokic in rebound battle
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Gobert logged 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 loss to Denver.
Although Gobert couldn't contain Jokic's scoring barrage, he fared about as well as possible off the glass against the presumptive MVP. The defensive stalwart played 39 minutes and seemed to run out of gas in the final frame, allowing Jokic to contribute nine points during a 22-7 run. The Timberwolves hope to have Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) back for the playoffs, and his presence could be the difference-maker if Minnesota meets Denver again in the Western Conference Finals.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Fills stat sheet in Tuesday's win
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Gobert posted 19 points (5-9 FG, 9-13 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 130-121 victory over the Wizards.
Gobert was impressive on both ends of the court and filled the stat sheet admirably, racking up two or more tallies in each of the five major categories while also notching his eighth double-double over his last nine outings. He has 52 double-doubles on the season.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Logs 51st double-double of season
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Gobert produced 18 points (9-13 FG), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 victory over the Lakers.
Gobert's 51 double-doubles put him squarely in fifth place in the category, ahead of elites like Luka Doncic and Bam Adebayo. Over 72 games, Gobert has averaged 13.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.1 blocked shots and 1.3 assists.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Held in check during loss
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Gobert notched four points (2-5 FG), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 29 minutes during Friday's 97-87 loss to the Suns.
Gobert withered against Phoenix's interior defense Wednesday night, falling well short of his usual totals. Jusuf Nurkic was a decisive victor in the paint, and although Naz Reid was able to have some success off the glass, Gobert's result was very poor. Things won't get much easier for Gobert, as he'll go toe-to-toe with Anthony Davis on Sunday.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Posts another double-double
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Gobert had 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds and two blocks in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 113-106 win over the Rockets.
The towering Frenchman registered a fifth straight double-double while recording multiple blocks for the third time in that stretch. During that five-game stretch, Gobert is averaging 16.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game. He's had to step his game up on the defensive end of the floor due to Karl-Anthony Towns' (knee) absence.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Another double-double
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Gobert ended Sunday's 109-101 loss to the Bulls with 19 points (8-8 FG, 3-7 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 38 minutes.
Gobert recorded his fourth consecutive double-double in stellar fashion, as he was perfect from the field, a feat he's achieved just five times this season. While he was also his usual disruptive presence on the defensive end, his contributions were not enough to lift Minnesota to victory past a combative Bulls team. Gobert will aim to keep his double-double streak alive when the Timberwolves take on the Rockets on Tuesday.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Will play Sunday
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Gobert (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Gobert has been dealing with a rib sprain over the last couple of weeks, but he will make his fifth straight appearance Sunday. Over his last four games, Gobert is averaging 14.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.0 blocks in 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable for Sunday
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Gobert is questionable to face the Bulls on Sunday due to a rib injury.
Gobert has been dealing with rib problems in recent weeks, and while the questionable tags cast some doubts regarding his availability for Sunday, he is expected to continue playing while handling his regular workload. Gobert is averaging 14.4 points, 14.1 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game in March.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Gets green light
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Gobert (ribs) is good to go for Friday's game in Denver, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
Gobert will play through sprained ribs for the fourth straight game. The big man has seen at least 34 minutes in each contest, so he should be in line for his usual workload assuming he does not sustain any setbacks.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Iffy for Friday
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Gobert is questionable for Friday's game versus Denver with a left rib sprain.
Gobert has been able to play through his rib sprain in three straight games, playing at least 34 minutes in all three. He's still considered day-to-day, however, so fantasy managers will want to monitor this situation closely.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Records another double-double
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Gobert totaled 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 106-91 victory over the Pistons.
Gobert hasn't been the double-double machine he was during his Utah days since joining the Timberwolves, but there's no question he's taken a leap forward this season compared to the numbers he posted in 2022-23. Gobert ranks fifth in The Association in double-doubles this season with 46 out of 66 appearances.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Good to go against Detroit
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Gobert (ribs) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.
Gobert has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a sprained left rib. The defensive stalwart is averaging 11.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 36.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
Gobert is questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit due to a sprained rib on his left side.
Gobert has compiled 74 minutes of action across his last two appearances, but he was sidelined for the three contests prior due to rib pain. During those absences, Gobert expressed the importance of being 100 percent healthy to take the court, so his status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's contest. Anthony Edwards (finger) is also considered questionable.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Pulls down double-double Sunday
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Gobert racked up 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 37 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 win over the Warriors.
It's the veteran center's 45th double-double of the season. Gobert has missed four of the last seven games with a rib injury, but he's still pulled down double-digit rebounds in all eight March contests he's been able to suit up for. He's averaged 14.0 points, 14.5 boards, 2.4 blocks, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals on the month while shooting 66.2 percent from the floor.
Gobert (rib) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Gobert was questionable for Sunday's matchup due to a left rib injury, but he'll be available for a second consecutive game. In his return to action Friday against Cleveland, he tallied nine points, 14 rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 37 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Questionable for Sunday
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Gobert is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Warriors due to a left rib sprain.
Gobert returned from a three-game absence Friday but continues to deal with a sprained rib. His status Sunday will presumably depend on how the injury is feeling closer to tipoff. Should he ultimately be unable to go, Naz Reid would be the prime beneficiary, while Luka Garza could also see some extra minutes.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert: Grabs 14 boards in return
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Gobert (rib) tallied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 FT), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 37 minutes Friday in the Timberwolves' 104-91 win over the Cavaliers.
Gobert provided his usual contributions in the rebounds and blocks categories in his return from a three-game absence due to a left rib sprain, but a rough showing from the free-throw line kept him in single digits in the scoring column for a third consecutive contest. Even without Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) for the foreseeable future, Gobert isn't expected to benefit from a dramatic uptick in usage on the offensive end, as his scoring will derive mainly from putbacks and the occasional post touch.
