“This boy is LEGIT” Fans shocked after Rudy Gobert scares the NBA after explicit performance in Timberwolves debut
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Rudy Gobert's dunk against the OKC Thunder
In his first regular season game with the Minnesota Timberwolves, French centre Rudy Gobert delivered an outstanding double-double, helping them rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-108 on Wednesday. This performance made many fans go berserk and some even speculated their title contention this season.
Rudy Gobert’s acquisition by the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Utah Jazz last summer required them to give up a lot, and the decision was widely denounced. Gobert undoubtedly heard the commotion, so in his first game with the Timberwolves, he went on a show to settle everyone down. As soon as Gobert was the recipient of a Karl-Anthony Towns alley-oop in the first quarter, it was clear how he would fit into the Timberwolves’ offence.
On a day when the Minnesota Timberwolves sought a major boost from their new big man, Rudy Gobert stepped out on both ends of the court. The Frenchman had a monstrous double-double to lead his side to a massive 115-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in their season opener.
The intense matchup between Minnesota Timberwolves and OKC Thunder
The 7-foot-1 Frenchman embraced the fan base during the pregame buildup, kicking off one of the most eagerly awaited seasons in Timberwolves fans’ star-crossed history of their franchise, coming off a return to the playoffs and the blockbuster arrival of Gobert in a summer deal with Utah.
Gobert, who was handpicked because of his defensive prowess, scored 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and the Timberwolves, who had a 16-point deficit entering the third quarter, only trailed by six points thanks to 20 points from D’Angelo Russell and 19 points from Jaden McDaniels.
With four minutes left, the Thunder, who were led by Shai Gilgeous-32 Alexander’s points, had narrowed the deficit to 105-103, but they were unable to close the gap further. Chet Holmgren, the second-overall choice in the draft, was unavailable due to injury, which made the Thunder a tough, inexperienced, and fast squad. The Thunder also suffered a setback in the second quarter when rookie Jalen Williams suffered an eye injury while attempting to block a dunk attempt, forcing him to leave the court and head to the locker room.
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Rudy Gobert’s stunning debut left the fans speechless
Rudy Gobert led Minnesota with 23 points and 16 rebounds on a night when Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards battled to find any offensive traction. What’s more impressive is that Gobert hit 10 of his 15 shot attempts, and his 16 rebounds were also the most in a player’s Timberwolves debut since 2007. Naturally, as soon as the criticism concluded, Gobert’s fans hurried to Twitter to share their amazing reactions to his impressive showing.
The Timberwolves’ main concern is whether Gobert and Towns, two 7-footers with different skill sets, can work together effectively in this era of long-range shooting and small ball around the NBA. Towns twice tossed him top-of-the-key lob passes for dunks in the first half, giving an example of how effectively they can support one another.
The Timberwolves’ ability to hold on to the triumph on opening night was enhanced by Rudy Gobert’s presence in the paint, and they will want to go up to 2-0 on the season when they host his former team, the Utah Jazz, on Friday. The Minnesota fans will have a long season, but they now have much more to look forward to.
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