Rudy Gobert Halts MVP Hopeful Nikola Jokić With Late Block In Jazz Win Over Nuggets

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert blocked a shot by MVP candidate and Nuggets star Nikola Jokić late in Utah’s win over Denver.

The Jazz hosted the Nuggets on Friday, May 7.

Utah won the game, 127-120.

With 3:19 remaining in the fourth quarter, Gobert swatted a seven-foot hook shot by the MVP hopeful.

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Jazz forward Joe Ingles collected the rebounds and pushed the ball ahead to Jordan Clarkson, who connected on a 25-foot three-pointer.

Clarkson’s triple stretch Utah’s lead to 117-111.

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Gobert would finish the game with 13 points, nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 35 minutes.

Jokić had 24 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists, and a block in 35 minutes.

With the win, the Jazz improved their NBA-best record this season to 49-18, including 30-4 at home.

Utah’s next contest is home game is against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. (MDT). The game will broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.

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