Gobert’s last-second defense on Jokic wins it for Timberwolves

2024-11-02T09:58:08+00:00 2024-11-02T10:04:45+00:00.

Antonis Stroggylakis

02/Nov/24 09:58

Eurohoops.net
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Rudy Gobert was the man for the Timberwolves in the final moments of the game vs. Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

The matchup between reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and DPOY Rudy Gobert defined the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets at clutch time.

With 10 seconds remaining, Gobert sank a pair of free throws to put the Timberwolves up 119 – 116. Jokic then carried the ball to the other end and tried to tie the game but the French center played some excellent defense, contesting the shot and forcing him into an airball.

Gobert finished the game with 17 points and 14 rebounds while Jokic had 26 points, 13 assists and nine boards. Thanks to his latest output, the Serbian big man became the first player in NBA history to register 150 points, 50 rebounds and 50 assists over the first five games of the regular season.

Friday 1/11 NBA Results:

Charlotte HornetsBoston Celtics 109 – 124

Cleveland CavaliersOrlando Magic 120 – 109

Detroit PistonsNew York Knicks 98 – 128

Atlanta HawksSacramento Kings 115 – 123

Brooklyn NetsChicago Bulls 112 – 120

Toronto RaptorsLos Angeles Lakers 125 – 131

New Orleans PelicansIndiana Pacers 125 – 118

Minnesota Timberwolves – Denver Nuggets 119 – 116

Portland Trail BlazersOklahoma City Thunder 114 – 137

Standings (via NBA.com):

Eastern Conference

Team w L WIN% GB CONF DIV HOME ROAD Neutral OT LAST10 STREAK
1

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Cleveland Cavaliers

6 0 1.000 5-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 6-0 W 6
2

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Boston Celtics

5 1 .833 1 5-1 1-0 2-0 3-1 0-0 0-1 5-1 W 1
3

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New York Knicks

3 2 .600 2.5 3-2 0-1 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-2 W 2
4

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Orlando Magic

3 3 .500 3 3-2 1-0 2-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 3-3 L 2
5

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Brooklyn Nets

3 3 .500 3 2-2 0-0 2-1 1-2 0-0 0-1 3-3 W 2
6

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Chicago Bulls

3 3 .500 3 2-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 0-0 0-0 3-3 L 1
7

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Washington Wizards

2 2 .500 3 2-2 2-0 1-2 1-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 W 2
8

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Miami Heat

2 2 .500 3 2-2 1-1 1-2 1-0 0-0 0-0 2-2 L 1
9

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Charlotte Hornets

2 3 .400 3.5 1-3 0-2 1-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 2-3 L 1
10

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Atlanta Hawks

2 4 .333 4 2-2 1-2 2-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 2-4 L 4
11

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Indiana Pacers

2 4 .333 4 2-3 1-0 1-1 1-3 0-0 1-1 2-4 L 1
12

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Philadelphia 76ers

1 3 .250 4 1-3 0-1 0-2 1-1 0-0 1-0 1-3 L 1
13

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Milwaukee Bucks

1 4 .200 4.5 1-3 0-1 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-0 1-4 L 4
14

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Toronto Raptors

1 5 .167 5 1-2 1-0 1-3 0-2 0-0 0-1 1-5 L 4
15

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Detroit Pistons

1 5 .167 5 1-5 0-2 0-3 1-2 0-0 0-0 1-5 L 1

Western Conference

Team w L WIN% GB CONF DIV HOME ROAD Neutral OT LAST10 STREAK
1

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Oklahoma City Thunder

4 0 1.000 2-0 1-0 2-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 4-0 W 4
2

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Phoenix Suns

4 1 .800 0.5 4-1 3-1 2-0 2-1 0-0 1-0 4-1 W 3
3

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Golden State Warriors

4 1 .800 0.5 4-1 0-1 2-1 2-0 0-0 0-0 4-1 W 2
4

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Los Angeles Lakers

4 2 .667 1 3-1 2-1 3-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 4-2 W 1
5

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Houston Rockets

3 2 .600 1.5 3-1 3-1 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-2 W 2
6

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Dallas Mavericks

3 2 .600 1.5 3-2 1-1 2-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 3-2 L 1
7

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Sacramento Kings

3 2 .600 1.5 2-2 0-1 1-1 2-1 0-0 0-0 3-2 W 3
8

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Memphis Grizzlies

3 3 .500 2 1-1 0-1 2-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 3-3 W 1
9

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Minnesota Timberwolves

2 2 .500 2 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 2-2 L 1
10

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New Orleans Pelicans

3 3 .500 2 1-3 0-0 2-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 3-3 W 1
11

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Denver Nuggets

2 2 .500 2 0-2 0-1 0-2 2-0 0-0 2-0 2-2 W 2
12

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Portland Trail Blazers

2 3 .400 2.5 2-3 0-0 1-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 2-3 W 1
13

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LA Clippers

2 3 .400 2.5 2-3 1-2 0-3 2-0 0-0 0-1 2-3 L 2
14

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San Antonio Spurs

2 3 .400 2.5 2-3 1-2 1-1 1-2 0-0 0-0 2-3 W 1
15

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Utah Jazz

0 5 .000 4.5 0-5 0-0 0-4 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-5 L 5

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