A big blow for the Minnesota Timberwolves who are fighting for first place in the Western Conference in the regular season?
At the end of the match between Minnesota and the Los Angeles Clippers last night in the NBA, French pivot Rudy Gobert was the victim of a big fall during a defensive action against his direct opponent Ivica Zubac.
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Horizontal for a few seconds, the Olympic vice-champion fell heavily onto the floor.
After returning to his place, the 31-year-old seemed to feel discomfort in his ribs and had to give up his place to a teammate before heading straight to the locker room.
Rudy Gobert went to the locker room after suffering an apparent chest injury on this play.
Hope he's alright 🙏 pic.twitter.com/1lw3n7MjUU
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 13, 2024
Despite the 22 points during the match, Minnesota won (118-100) in this important match thanks to Anthony Edwards' 37 points and maintains its 3rd place in the West with one more defeat on the clock (21) than the leading duo, Oklahoma and Denver.
Rudy Gobert finished the game with 8 points and 11 rebounds.
The three-time best defender of the year in the NBA (2018, 2019 and 2021) could miss a few decisive matches including the one scheduled for this Sunday against Utah, his former team.
The regular season ends in a month.