Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Completes Three-Point Play After Dunk, Foul By Paul George

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert completed a three-point play after getting fouled while dunking on Paul George during Utah’s playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Jazz hosted the Clippers at Vivint Arena for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday, June 10.

With 4:52 left in the fourth quarter, Gobert went up for a jam while getting hit by George.

Gobert completed the dunk and went to the free throw line for one shot.

The center his the foul shot and gave the Jazz a 107-103 lead.

RUDY, the 3X DPOY, shows his offense with this AND-1!@kslsports | #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/OC88AqYbth

— Huu do you think you are? I am! (@huutransuperman) June 11, 2021

Gobert’s three-point play was huge for Utah.

The Jazz had recently given the Clippers their first lead of the contest, 101-99.

Gobert and the Jazz went on to win, 117-111.

The three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year finished the contest with a massive double-double. Gobert had 13 points on 4-5 field goals. He added 20 rebounds, two steals, and three blocks. Gobert posted a plus-14 rating in 36 minutes of action.

With the win, the Jazz took a 2-0 series lead.

Heading to LA with a 2-0 series lead.#TakeNote #NBAPlayoffs #NBA #LACvsUTA https://t.co/eLWJZ3Ldj6

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) June 11, 2021

Game 3 between the Jazz and Clippers is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 12. The contest will tip-off at 6:30 p.m. (MDT) on ABC.

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