Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Rejects Trio Of Houston Shots In One Minute Stretch
Mar 12, 2021, 9:56 PM | Updated: 11:05 pm
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) looks to make a pass around Houston Rockets forward Jae'Sean Tate (8) during an NBA game at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Jazz won 114-99. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Jazz center Rudy Gobert blocked three shots by the Rockets in a span of just over one minute during Utah’s game against Houston.
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The Jazz hosted the Rockets at Vivint Arena on Friday, March 12.
With 8:51 left in the third quarter, Gobert rejected a shot by Kevin Porter Jr.
31 seconds later, the “French Rejection” blocked a field goal by Houston’s Justin Patton.
With 7:47 to go in the quarter, the “Stifle Tower” swatted Jae’Sean Tate’s attempt at a driving dunk.
Swat Lake City in full affect tonight at Vivint Arena.
Rudy with 4 blocks already vs #Rockets. #DPOY l #TakeNote l @KSLSports pic.twitter.com/kedn8uBDhj— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) March 13, 2021
The three swats gave Gobert four blocks for the game.
At the end of the third quarter, the Jazz held a 92-79 lead.
The Jazz center had 11 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks during his first 23 minutes on the court.
Gobert entered the game with 98 blocks on the season.
RUDY REJECTION. 😳 pic.twitter.com/CCZ2wpT3S9
— NBA (@NBA) March 13, 2021
Utah’s game against Houston is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.
