Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Throws Down Dunk Off Turnover Against Minnesota
Dec 31, 2021, 9:32 PM
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) puts down a dunk over Oklahoma City Thunder center Derrick Favors (15) as the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder open the 2021-22 season at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz guard Royce O’Neale picked off a Minnesota pass before throwing a picture perfect lob to Rudy Gobert for a dunk late in the third quarter of Utah’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Jazz hosted the Timberwolves at Vivint Arena on Friday, December 31.
Dunk off the steal 💥#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/zN29NYBKbH
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 1, 2022
After Minnesota had cut the Jazz lead to a single point, O’Neale stole an outlet pass near mid-court, drove to the lane before throwing the all-oop to Gobert who finished with authority, giving the Jazz an 86-83 lead with 1:18 remaining in the third quarter.
After a slow start offensively, Gobert has a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Gobert is averaging 15.6 points and a league leading 14.9 rebounds per game this season.
Utah’s game against Minnesota is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
