Staredown 2.0? Gobert, Ingles Facing Off For World Cup Bronze Medal

BEIJING, China – Jazz teammates, Rudy Gobert and Joe Ingles will face each other in the bronze medal game of the FIBA World Cup on Sunday morning.

Sunday’s game will be the second meeting between Gobert and Ingles in the World Cup. Ingles and Australia defeated Gobert and France 100-98 on Monday, September 9.

During Australia’s win, Ingles had an impressive drive sliding past Gobert for a lay-up. Immediately following the basket, Ingles stared down his Jazz teammate.

Will Gobert avenge the loss to Ingles and have a staredown of his own in Sunday’s match?

I would love to know what was said between Joe Ingles and Rudy Gobert on this play. #TakeNote #UtahJazz pic.twitter.com/zq03Phjau0

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) September 9, 2019

First Meeting

Ingles had a great performance for the Boomers in their 100-98 win over France in the second round of the World Cup.

He recorded 23 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. The Boomers shot 8-of-15 from the field and 3-for-7 from three-point range in 33 minutes.

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Gobert had 8 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks. He shot 3-of-4 from the field in 31 minutes on the court.

Bronze Medal Match

Australia and France will play on Sunday morning at 12 a.m. (MDT). The game is available on ESPN+.