Gobert Rocks Rim On Alley-Oop From Conley During Warriors/Jazz Game
Jan 1, 2022, 7:56 PM
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) glides in for a dunk between Philadelphia 76ers players Seth Curry (31) and Dwight Howard (39) during an NBA basketball game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Jazz center Rudy Gobert threw down a slam dunk on an alley-oop from Mike Conley during the opening quarter of Utah’s game against the Golden State Warriors.
The Jazz hosted the Warriors at Vivint Arena on Saturday, January 1.
With 4.7 seconds to go in the first quarter, Conley lobbed a ball towards the hoop. Gobert caught the pass before slamming it through the cylinder for two points.
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Gobert’s jam cut Golden State’s lead to 29-24 at the end of the first quarter.
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During the first 12 minutes of game time, Gobert had three points on 1-2 field goals. He added six rebounds during nearly eight minutes of action.
This season, Gobert is averaging 15.5 points, 14.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest. He is shooting a career-high 70.9 percent from the field.
Utah’s game against Golden State is broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA TV, and The Zone Sports Network.
