“Immature” Rudy Gobert Confesses to Major Blunder That Cost Timberwolves West’s No.1 Throne
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Rudy Gobert is the latest addition to the heightened intensity between players and the referees. As the game hung with a 97-96 Minnesota Timberwolves lead, Gobert secured a loose ball rebound off an Anthony Edwards miss. However, as Gobert was called for a foul for pushing off Jarret Allen, Gobert decided to retaliate. The center gestured the money sign, directed towards the referees. Gobert was immediately hit with a technical foul, also resulting in a foul-out. With that, the Cleveland Cavaliers utilized the free throw to even the game and ultimately won it in overtime.
Post-game, Rudy Gobert displayed signs of regret from the instance. Initially, Gobert resonates that he stands by his belief in the gestures he made, potentially accusing the refs of being biased. Despite that, Gobert states that he could have chosen a different route, probably one that could have better served his team’s chances in the game. With that, he says, “I should have not done that. I cost my team the game … That was an immature reaction.”
Rudy Gobert to media in CLE, including our @joevardon: "My reaction, which I think is truth, it’s what I truly believe, even if it’s the truth, it wasn’t the time for me to react that way. I should have not done that. I cost my team the game … That was an immature reaction."
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) March 9, 2024
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As the Wolves opened the OT without Rudy Gobert, Allen took the most advantage of his absence. Jarret elevated his game’s performance from 23 to 33 points, scoring 10 of the Cavs’ 16 points post-regulation.
Gobert, as he radiates in his interview, needs to have better court awareness, especially when one of the best players on a top team. Regardless, it is a good sight for fans to witness a positive reflection from Gobert, an 11th-year vet in the league.
Rudy Gobert was not the only reason behind Wolves’ loss
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While Rudy Gobert’s absence gave a clear path to the Cavs to take over the game, his technical foul was only one of the things that went wrong for the squad.
Firstly, the Wolves entered the game without Karl-Anthony Towns, intensifying the absence of a center in Rudy even more. The center is set to miss significant time from the season due to a meniscus tear.
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Moreover, the Wolves had a dismal shooting touch from the start, going 8 of 30 from the 3-point line. Moreover, apart from their center Naz Reid, the entire team made just 1 three, as Naz sank 7 of their 8 long-range shots.
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Moreover, Anthony Edward’s performance dimmed in the spotlight. He entered the game with a 44-point performance against the Indiana Pacers. However, he could not build on the momentum, posting 19 points on 7 off 27 shooting in the Cavs loss. Moreover, he was also held scoreless in the final quarter and the extended period.
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Saumya Khanduja