Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Rocks Rim With Slam Dunk Against Thunder
Apr 13, 2021, 8:36 PM
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert threw down a two-handed slam dunk to open the second half of Utah’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Jazz hosted the Thunder at Vivint Arena on Tuesday, April 13.
13 seconds into the third quarter, Jazz guard Mike Conley tossed a pass deep into the paint where Gobert had sealed off a Thunder defender.
Gobert took the ball and rose up for the two-handed rim rocking jam.
solid start to the second half ↗️@MCONLEY10 x @rudygobert27 pic.twitter.com/y5a5zGi46w
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) April 14, 2021
The center’s bucket gave the Jazz a 57-53 lead with 11:47 remaining in the third quarter.
After the play, Gobert had six points on 3-3 field goals. He also had six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and a pair of blocks in less than 20 minutes on the court.
The @utahjazz open the second half on a 9-0 run despite some sloppy play from both teams.
They're up 64-53 with 8:38 left in the third.Rudy Gobert is the only starter who hasn't scored in double-digits. #takenote pic.twitter.com/oHU34HF4eI
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 14, 2021
This season, the two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 14.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.8 blocks per contest.
Utah’s game against Oklahoma City is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet and 97.5 FM.