Rudy Gobert gets his revenge on Luka Dončić with huge defensive play
- The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown strong defensive skills, allowing just 94.5 points per game in the Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Rudy Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, leads the Wolves with a defensive rating of 99 points per 100 possessions on the floor.
- Lakers players have shot 28% against Gobert, reflecting his defensive impact, as highlighted by Wolves coach Chris Finch.
- Luka Dončić, despite being a top player, has struggled with Gobert, making only 1 of 8 shots against him during the series.
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Rudy Gobert continues to drive Wolves’ defensive success against Lakers
One thing has been consistently excellent for Minnesota through the first two games of its Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Lakers — the defensive end. The Timberwolves are surrendering just 94.5 points per game. Defense is the primary reason Minnesota won Game 1 and was the sole reason the Wolves had a prayer at the end of Game 2. Driving the bus on the defensive success? Rudy Gobert. That should seem obvious on its s…
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