Jazz Center Rudy Gobert Sends Clippers’ DeMarcus Cousins To Floor With Massive Block
Jun 10, 2021, 9:54 PM | Updated: Dec 8, 2022, 3:41 pm
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) drives against LA Clippers center DeMarcus Cousins (15) during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Jazz center Rudy Gobert crushed DeMarcus Cousins with a block sent the Clippers big man to the floor with a massive block during Utah’s postseason game against Los Angeles.
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The Jazz hosted the Clippers at Vivint Arena for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Thursday, June 10.
With 1:29 left in the first half, Gobert swatted a layup attempt by Cousins.
The three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year’s rejection sent the Clippers center falling to the hardwood.
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Gobert’s block landed in the hands of Joe Ingles.
The Jazz forward dribbled down the court before connecting on a stepback three-pointer over Clippers star Paul George.
Ingles’ triple extended Utah’s lead to 60-50 with 1:19 remaining in the second quarter.
jab step joe https://t.co/6UXZfgZ28g pic.twitter.com/KIAXXK1Ri4
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 11, 2021
At halftime, the Jazz owned a 66-53 advantage.
Gobert finished the half with five points on 1-1 field goals. He added nine rebounds and three blocks. Gobert posted a plus-13 rating during his 16 minutes on the court.
Ingles had nine points on 3-5 shooting in the first half.
Donovan Mitchell led the Jazz with 27 points during the first two quarters.
All of Donovan's 27 first half points 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
🔥🔥🔥 #TakeNote 🔥🔥🔥@KSLSports l #LACvsUTA pic.twitter.com/kBeDWPA6yZ
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) June 11, 2021
Kawhi Leonard had 14 points to carry the Clippers.
Utah’s game against Los Angeles is broadcast on ESPN and 97.5 FM.
