Rudy Gobert Dishes Behind-The-Back Pass To Royce O’Neale
Nov 18, 2021, 8:09 PM | Updated: 8:11 pm
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz and Royce O'Neale #23 react against the Memphis Grizzlies during Round 1, Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2021 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz center Rudy Gobert fed Royce O’Neale with a nifty behind-the-back pass during Utah’s game against the Toronto Raptors.
The Jazz hosted the Raptors at Vivint Arena on Thursday, November 18.
With 1:41 left in the first half, Gobert showed off passing skills with a behind-the-back assist to a cutting O’Neale, who laid the ball into the hoop for two points.
Smooth like 🧈 #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/MlZhtc0P3y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 19, 2021
Gobert’s assist and O’Neale’s field tied the game at 59-59.
At halftime, the Jazz trailed the Raptors, 63-61.
Halfway there with some work to do.#TakeNote | @adidasHoops pic.twitter.com/LobdaQzdXR
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 19, 2021
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After the first 24 minutes of game time, Gobert had six points, three rebounds, one assist, and two blocks. He recorded a plus-eight rating during his 16 minutes on the court.
O’Neale scored 10 points on 4-5 shooting, including 2-3 from beyond the arc. He added three rebounds and one assist during 16 minutes of action.
Utah’s game against Toronto is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
