Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Rejects Pair Of Memphis Shots During 30-Second Span
May 23, 2021, 9:29 PM
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz blocks Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies in Game One of the Western Conference first-round playoff series at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 23, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert blocks pair of shots in 30-second span during Utah’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The Jazz hosted the Grizzlies at Vivint Arena for Game One of the first round postseason series on Sunday, May 23.
With 9:44 remaining in the third quarter, Gobert swatted a shot by Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas.
29 seconds later the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year rejected an attempt by Memphis forward Kyle Anderson.
The pair of blocks were Gobert’s second and third of the contest.
Two-time goes two-time. 🖐🖐 @rudygobert27#TakeNote #MEMatUTA #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #DPOY pic.twitter.com/u6AeGTcA2D
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) May 24, 2021
After the blocked shots, the Jazz trailed 53-50.
Shortly after the swats, Gobert went to Utah’s bench with his fourth foul of the game.
During his first 17 minutes on the hardwood, Gobert had five points on 2-2 shooting. He also added 14 rebounds and posted a plus-nine rating while on the court.
RUUUUUUUUUUUDYYYYY 🗣
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) May 24, 2021
This season, the center is averaging 14.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game.
Utah’s game against Memphis is broadcast on TNT, AT&T SportsNet, and 97.5 FM.
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